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When it comes to property investing, the noise from the financial media can be deafening. But how much of what they say is really worth your attention? There are many commonly held beliefs about property investing that aren’t only questionable but are also utterly false. Sadly, some investors go through their entire property journey believing…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone as more investors are eyeing the Melbourne property market. But the forecasts that looked so promising at the start of 2026 have been revised downwards, and are now scaring some investors off. ANZ Research, in its most recent forecasts, now expects Melbourne housing prices…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…
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Brisbane has quietly become one of Australia’s most exciting property stories — a city transforming from the underdog of the east coast into a powerhouse of growth, lifestyle, and opportunity. While Sydney and Melbourne often steal the headlines, Brisbane has been outperforming expectation delivering steady, sustainable growth, and it’s not slowing down. With record migration,…
Most property investors spend their time watching interest rates, tracking auction clearance rates, and debating where the market is heading next month. But the investors who really build serious wealth over time tend to focus on something much more fundamental, and far more predictable. They watch demographics. There’s a concept I’ve talked about for years:…
You’re probably doing better than you think. Yet if you’re like most successful investors I speak with, it rarely feels that way… and that disconnect could be quietly holding you back. The problem isn’t your results. In fact, in most cases, it’s not your strategy, your portfolio, or even the market that’s letting you down….
I was recently asked to distil my property investment philosophy into a few simple rules. Now that’s a big ask… Distil all the mistakes I’ve made and seen others make, as well as all the lessons I’ve learned and those of the many successes investors I’ve worked with into a view of simple rules. Anyway…here’s…
They’ve never known life without smartphones. They grew up through lockdowns, climate anxiety, social media algorithms and a housing crisis that has made the traditional Australian dream feel increasingly out of reach. And while many older Australians still dismiss Gen Z as entitled, distracted or unrealistic, they’re missing something important. This generation is already reshaping…
The federal budget dropped last week and, if you believe the loudest voices in the room, property investment in Australia is finished. I don’t buy that for a second, but I do think this changes the game enough that investors need to think more carefully than they have for years. I’ve been watching governments tinker…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index was flat in May, with the housing cycle continuing to weaken across most markets. Beneath the flat national result, Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, with dwelling values falling by 0.9% and 0.8% respectively in May, to be 2.1% and 2.9% below their cyclical highs in November last year….
