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![[Podcast] Property Development 101: The Insider’s Guide to Building Your Wealth Fast! With Greg Hankinson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MY-podcast-605-Property_development_with_Greg_Hankinson-270x200.jpg)
In our current fragmented property markets, with some locations performing and others languishing, many investors are looking to “manufacture” capital growth by participating in property development. While the property development process can be very lucrative, it is not without some pain and considerable risk. When all goes well, the results are fantastic, but if things go wrong,…
As parents, we strive to arm our children with the necessary skills and knowledge that will guide them through life. A critical yet often overlooked part of this toolkit is financial literacy. Grasping money management from an early age can have a profoundly positive impact on a child’s life, setting the foundation for a lifetime…
![[Podcast] Buyer Beware: Where real estate agents bend the truth, with Brett Warren](https://propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MY-podcast-595-Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
When it comes to real estate transactions, many buyers wonder, “Do real estate agents lie?” The short answer is that most real estate agents are honest, hardworking individuals who aim to help their clients achieve their property goals. However, the nature of negotiations in real estate often involves part-truths, half-truths, and little white lies. Understanding…
The Victorian government has granted local councils new powers to limit short-stay accommodation as it moves to introduce a 7.5% levy on properties listed on platforms like Airbnb and Stayz. The government has also granted local councils and owners’ corporations powers to ban or limit short-stay accommodation. The Victorian treasurer, Tim Pallas, said the reform…
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Today’s episode of the podcast is special because, if you’re a property investor or planning to become one, we’re going to uncover some shocking new rules that could cost you thousands, something all investors need to know, but we’ve found many don’t know. So I’m going to be chatting with the National Director of Metropole…
We keep hearing that the rich are getting richer, don’t we? And it seems that the gap is only getting wider. Forbes reports that it’s been an outstanding year for the planet’s billionaires, whose fortunes continue to swell as global stock markets shrug off war, political unrest and lingering inflation. There are now more billionaires…
Have you set yourself some high goals or some ‘impossible’ dreams? Well…I hope today’s quotes will help you develop and reach the highest level possible: I dream my painting and I paint my dream. ― Vincent van Gogh Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you….
What’s your financial time horizon? If you think about it, the average Australian has a very short financial time frame. Often they live week to week and wonder how they’re going to get through financially till the next pay packet. Then there are some Aussies who think about the months or the years ahead. But,…
Negotiation is more of an art than a science. Skilful negotiation doesn’t come naturally to most of us – it’s something that needs to be learned, practised, and perfected over time. It’s often said that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at anything, which means that most buyers and sellers, who only transact…
![[Podcast] The Great Wealth Transfer – Baby Boomers Passing the Torch to the Next Generation with Simon Kuestenmacher](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-great-wealth-transfer-with_Simon_Kuestenmacher-1-270x200.jpg)
Today, leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and I will explain why the 2030s is going to be an outstanding decade for property. Now and then there is a significant strategic shift that creates a substantial property boom. Today, you’ll hear why Simon believes the great wealth transfer of up to $6 trillion as the baby boomers…
