How we move through our cities is about much more than just getting from A to B. It impacts our health, our productivity, our environment — and yes, even our wealth. And with Australia’s capital cities continuing to grow, the way we commute is becoming a critical piece of the urban puzzle. Yet, for most…
If you’re trying to make sense of what’s happening in the Australian property market right now, you’re not alone. With so many conflicting headlines, economic updates, and so-called “experts” offering clickbait opinions, it can feel overwhelming, even for seasoned investors. That’s why each month I cut through the noise and bring you the latest median…
The rich are not necessarily happier than normal folk all the time, but I bet they are happier more often. That’s because money does make a difference in people’s lives. It removes a lot of our worries and allows us more time to spend with our families or on activities that make us happy. I’ve…
Things got interesting on the housing front over the weekend. We’ve been hearing a lot of talk about housing affordability lately, but now it’s heating up with some bold new ideas being floated by the major political parties. There’s talk by the Coalition of making owner-occupier loans tax-deductible for first home buyers of new properties…
As the ink dries on Trump’s latest tariffs, an unexpected ripple across the Pacific could mean a windfall for Australian home owners and property investors. You see… the worlds of global finance and real estate are intricately connected, and sometimes a policy shift in one country can create unexpected opportunities in another. Such is the…
Australia’s housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the outcome of the upcoming federal election. The problem is there are no quick fixes to the housing crisis, yet both the Coalition and Labor continue to chase short-term solutions that don’t address the real issues. Anything easy and popular…
Retirement is a stage of life that most of us look forward to, but few of us truly prepare for beyond the financials – and sometimes not even that! For years, the conversation around retirement has been dominated by superannuation balances, investment portfolios, and pension eligibility. But what if I told you that finances are…
When we think of entrepreneurs we often think of trailblazers forging ahead on their own, someone who’s doing something different or creating something new. While it’s true that in order to achieve financial freedom you’ll have to rely on your own wits and talents, it’s also true that no one succeeds on their own. If…
One thing I’ve noticed speaking with many property investors is… While on the one hand, a small group has done very well over the last few years, initially spurred on by the recent once-in-a-generation property boom in 2020 – 21 and the strong housing markets of 2023-24 and this was despite the property downturn of…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…