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![[Podcast] Smarter, Not Harder: Advanced Tax Strategies for Savvy Investors with Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Podcast-508-Ken_Raiss-06-270x200.jpg)
In today’s question-and-answer episode, I’m joined by Ken Raiss, director of Metropole Wealth Advisory to answer questions posed by our listeners. Together, we dive into the world of property investment and development, discussing the various financial and legal implications of property joint ventures and the benefits of setting up self-managed super funds. Ken shares valuable…
Cross-collateralisation is an important loan structuring issue of which many property investors are not aware. Knowing the implications of cross-collateralisation is crucial to developing a long-term property investment portfolio. What is cross-collateralisation? Cross-collateralisation occurs when more than one property is used to secure a loan or multiple loans. For example, a person owns Property A and wants…
Do you know that all-too-familiar fear that comes with receiving a monthly bill? Do you open it with trepidation, not knowing if your budget (or lack thereof) will allow for easy, pain-free payment… or will you have to scrounge and save to find the money on time? If this feeling sounds familiar, you’re definitely not…
Australia’s economy has historically been tied closely with Asia, and given the emergence of Asia’s middle class, we have a unique opportunity to seize. It’s a relationship of mutual needs — we offer what Asia requires, be it natural resources, agricultural goods, or tourism and education services and Australia has benefited economically. In a recent…
![[Podcast] Confused about the economy and our property markets? Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MY-podcast-510-Pete_Wargent-08-270x200.jpg)
Welcome to this month’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, where financial analyst Pete Wargent and I dissect the macroeconomic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. Today we cover a broad spectrum of topics from the effects of policies and taxes on the real estate market to the state…
![[Podcast] The Silent Art of Negotiation: Understanding Body Language with Allan Pease](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Silent-Art-of-Negotiation_Understanding-Body-Language-with-Allan-Pease-270x200.jpg)
We’re living in a world where words often fail us, where what’s unspoken sometimes matters more than what’s said. In the intricate dance of business and negotiation, understanding body language can be an exceptional advantage. It can help you read situations accurately, handle conflicts effectively, and build genuine relationships. My guest today is Allan Pease,…
Are you looking to get into property investment, or maybe you’re keen to add to your existing property portfolio? With all the mixed messages in the media many Aussies are wondering “should I buy, should I sell, should I hold”? Well, maybe you should buy an investment property… But maybe you shouldn’t. Fact is, I’ve…
![[Podcast] Investment Face-Off: Apartments vs. Houses, Who Wins in Today’s Market? With Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/505-MichaelBrett-podcast_image-08-270x200.jpg)
Is it better to invest in a house or an apartment? That’s an age-old question, but not one easy to answer. In fact, a few things have happened over the last few years that have caused investors to increasingly shy away from investing in apartments. So today, I’m going to discuss this topic with Brett…
Aussies are moving house less frequently. The median tenure for a house is nine years and for a unit, eight years, according to Domain’s latest Tenure and Profit Report, Last year’s decrease in prices might have made people delay selling their homes. However, the trend of longer tenure (how long you stay put in a…
![[Podcast] What Australia Will Look Like in 40 Years & Why You Should Care, with Simon Kuestenmacher](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MY-podcast-503-whats-ahead-forecasts_Simon-Kuestenmacher-05-270x200.jpg)
What will Australia look like in 40 years’ time? Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the latest Intergenerational Report a short while ago. This report from the federal government predicts what the country will look like in 40 years and the state of the nation’s finances. Today’s conversation with Simon Kuestenmacher revolves around the report, which…
