Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the conflicting information about Australia’s housing markets? Well, you’re not alone. A short while ago, Ken Raiss, director of Metropole Wealth Advisory, and I conducted a webinar, and even though there were well over 1,500 people registered for the webinar, I know the audience to this podcast…
Are we in an election year? Excuse me for being cynical, but each state seems to be bringing initiatives to help housing affordability. Don’t get me wrong… this is a good thing. However, when looking more closely at some of the initiatives, the numbers don’t really stack up. Build-to-rent scheme for essential NSW workers The…
I have a very special episode for you today, where you’ll hear Mark Bouris discuss what the Reserve Bank should think about when making interest rate decisions. You’re going to hear Mark Bouris explain how he keeps his wealth – and it’s not what you think. He’s also going to explain the real reason you…
The late Jim Rohn was a gifted storyteller with dynamic delivery and thought-provoking substance. His philosophy was an important influence on me as I was growing my wealth and business so today I’d like to share a collection of his quotes: 1. “To become financially independent you must turn part of your income into capital; turn…
The maths behind financial independence is incredibly simple. But, if that’s the case why do so few Australians achieve financial freedom? It’s not for the lack of knowledge – there are so many money blogs, videos, and podcasts out there. Instead, it’s a combination of our mindset, habits, and behaviours that rule our financial destiny….
Today’s episode will not be a property episode, but it will definitely relate to property and building your wealth over time. Becoming financially fluent would be the best gift you can give yourself. The challenge is who do you listen to? Who do you get advice from? That’s why, in my daily Property Update we…
I’ve often said that property investment is a game of finance with some houses thrown in the middle. But currently, more and more investors and homeowners are having difficulty getting finance, so what should you do? What type of finance strategy should you have to make yourself more attractive to the banks and why can…
When it comes to property investment, many investors and buyers become obsessed with the idea of timing their property purchase with the view that buying at the bottom of the market for the cheapest price is a formula for property success. And considering the current property market conditions, this seems more prevalent than ever. But,…
If you’re a property investor, the most common question you will likely ask is, “Where should I buy my next investment property?” In fact, who wouldn’t give their second garage to know which city will outperform over the next decade? Well, that’s the question I’m going to ask my guest today – independent financial adviser…
Are you considering buying an investment property off plan? There are just too many risks involved in the off the plan sector of the property market. As property prices continue to climb across the nation, reaching or surpassing their pandemic peaks while stock dwindles by the day, I can understand why some investors think it’s…