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We like to think we’re rational human beings. However a few days ago I shared with you the concept that we are in fact prone to a group of cognitive biases that cause us to think and act irrationally, and this affects many of our investment decisions. Even thinking we’re rational despite evidence of irrationality…
After all these years in property I’m still surprised at how investors decide which property to buy, but it doesn’t surprise me why so many don’t get past their first or second property. You see… many buy for emotional reasons, and while others think they’re investing in property, for some they’re really speculating. By definition,…
Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates, investors, or planning delays….
The election may already feel like old news. The campaign ads are off the air, the polling booths are packed away, and the headlines have moved on to the next big story. But make no mistake — What happened at the ballot box is going to shape our property markets for years to come. In…
When we think of global conflict, we usually focus on tanks, troops, or treaties. But every now and then, the real battlefield lies in something far less obvious — birth rates, life expectancy, and population pyramids. And right now, the most pressing challenge Vladimir Putin faces isn’t NATO, it’s Russia’s ticking demographic time bomb. In…
If you’re confused about cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as an investment, you’re not alone. What you’re about to read is a property expert’s take on crypto, so I’m not sure if it’s worth more than your hairdresser’s take on physical fitness. I don’t profess to be an expert, but let me give you some…
I expect that the current slower phase of the property cycle to come to an end at which time I expect the value of many properties to increase significantly in value again. I have no idea when this will happen. Now just to make things clear…those aren’t contradictory statements. The first is an expectation, the…
Interest rates are falling, confidence is rising, and property prices are stabilising. This could actually be one of the best times in years to get into the property market. According to NAB’s latest Residential Property Survey, Australia’s housing market has turned a significant corner. After a challenging year of interest rate uncertainty and affordability headwinds,…
Have you wondered how many years it takes for house prices to double? You will often hear it said that property values double every 7 to 10 years, but that’s not actually correct. There are markets within markets, and some outperform others. Then, there are periods in all various housing markets when property values remain…
There’s a property risk you probably haven’t thought about. Well…maybe after the severe floods we’ve just experienced so far this year and Cyclone Alfred, you are thinking about it now. Sure you’ve likely given thought to the impact of climate change on weather, our lifestyles, and what kind of future our kids will inherit. But…
