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If you’ve ever wondered about the future of our housing markets and the prospects for property investment in Australia, or you’re curious about how post-pandemic life is going to shape our cities, then today’s episode is one you cannot afford to miss. I’m joined by Lailani Burra, CEO of. Id, who offers an eye-opening perspective…
If you’re planning to buy a new home or investment property, you’ll probably want to seek out some advice before taking the leap. From friends and family to real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and even online forums or webinars, there is no end of information available out there – but it’s difficult to know which…
Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” series of financial books have massively changed the way many people think about money and investments. I learned a lot from Robert Kiyosaki over the years, but I disagree with his real estate investment philosophies, which don’t really work in Australia. However, there’s a lot you can learn from these…
Successful people generally do things differently than the rest of the population. This is also true of successful real estate investors. So, what are the common traits of successful investors and how can you learn from them? 1. They aim for the top There is a great quote from Swami Vivekananda, which is an example of a positive life tip that…
Here are some interesting Australian property facts you should know. They’ll come in useful when the property pessimists, who are out once again now that our property markets have made up all the ground they lost in 2022, get into your ear: 1. There are 11.1 million dwellings in Australia. The combined value of residential real…
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A property’s value is typically divided into two components: the land value and the value of any improvements, such as the dwelling. Conventionally, land tends to appreciate over time, while buildings are said to depreciate as they get older and suffer more wear and tear. However, the rise in construction costs poses an interesting question:…
Our segregated cities keep rich and poor as far apart as possible according to demographer Bernard Salt. Writing in The Australian a number of years ago, Salt examined the richest and the poorest suburbs in Australia and concluded the poor are being flung to the city’s edges and the bigger the city, the farther the…
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Have you wondered how you could turn your passive property investments into a thriving, active portfolio? Most property investors adopt a buy-and-hold approach, but some are looking to become more active and get involved in property renovations or small developments. In today’s I’m chatting with Greg Hankinson, director of Metropole Constructions, a seasoned player in…
Have you ever wondered how your income compares to other Australians? Well, each year the ATO publishes a breakdown of the taxable income distribution of Australian workers. So let’s have a look at how you compare… What is the ‘median’ income in Australia? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the median Australian employee earned…
The definition of success is different for everyone, whether it’s personal or professional we are always looking at improving some areas of our lives. Here’s some inspirational quotes to kick start your week. I hope they inspire you! 1. “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” – Chris Grosser 2. “Persevere…because on the road to success…
