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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…
Success leaves clues, and over my 50 years in the property investment game, I’ve noticed some patterns. Whether you’re climbing the ladder in real estate or just trying to create a more financially secure future, there are key lessons that successful people live by. They’re not complicated, but they are powerful. Let’s dive into five…
What is standing between you and property investing success? It could be YOU! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor. What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we…
Fact is: most Australians never build real wealth through property. Most investors think building wealth through property is about buying “a few investment properties.” It’s not. It’s about building a system. And despite what some naysayers will tell you, building a property portfolio that delivers genuine financial freedom is absolutely achievable in Australia today. However, 92%…
Australia is undergoing rapid population growth but the way we’re planning for it (or rather, not planning for it) is setting us up for failure. We’re adding hundreds of thousands of new residents every year, mostly through migration. But our governments are still managing housing, infrastructure, and population growth in separate silos. There’s no overarching…
You’ve probably noticed the headlines predicting doom and gloom — again. Recession whispers are growing louder, with interest rate falls, global uncertainty, and consumer stress dominating the news. But are we really headed for a recession here in Australia? According to Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, the answer is a reassuring no. And I…
