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Today’s episode is something a little different but it’s a special one. I recently had the privilege of joining Felicity and Candice from the “Talk Money to Me” podcast and it was a fantastic conversation. Today I’m going to replay that interview for you. In our chat, I dive deep into the current state of…
Australia is experiencing a baby boom. While the term ‘baby boom’ often conjures memories of the post-war era, this current trend is not to be underestimated says demographer Simon Kuestenmacher in a recent article in The New Daily There are implications for various sectors, including healthcare, education, and notably the property market. This isn’t just…
Welcome to this month’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, where Pete Wargent and I dissect the multitude of macroeconomic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. We analyze the recent interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank and dissect its ramifications on the housing markets and the broader economic…
Everyone knows that location is critical when selecting an investment property that will outperform. But what makes a good location and why are some locations better prospects than others? When I started investing around 50 years ago the emphasis for homebuyers was largely affordability and proximity to infrastructure. The outer fringes of our capital cities…
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…
Want to know a secret? When it comes to making money as a property investor, one thing is true: almost everyone can do it. The reality is, anyone who sets their mind to it and has a clear budget, strategy and purpose can be a successful property investor. That said, there are definitely some qualities that the most successful…
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…
