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I’ve always loved dogs and really enjoy the company of our miniature Schnauzer Lincoln. There is a lot you can learn from animals as Kate Wood explains in a great blog in LifeHack about the 10 valuable lessons she learned from her beloved Pomeranian, Puff. Here’s what she said: 1. Dogs give everybody a chance…
![[Podcast] Will our high immigration numbers be enough to stop a recession? With Dr Andrew Wilson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MichaelAndrew-podcast_image-01-270x200.jpg)
Today Dr Andrew Wilson and I will be addressing all the talk about Australia falling into a recession. We will share the latest immigration statistics which show Australia increased its population by almost half a million people in 2022, and we’ll explain what the latest unemployment figures suggest is ahead for our economy and interest…
As I’ve been getting older and a little wiser, I’ve realised that life is a journey of lessons and experiences containing successes and mistakes. And there are lots of great things about getting older that none tells you about when you’re young. Lifehack offers this list of 11 positive things about aging. 1. You don’t always…
Everything happens for a reason. I know this is sometimes hard to accept or believe in the midst of it, but it is true. Or at least I believe it is and I perform better because I believe this. Have you heard it said: “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” It is…
![[Podcast] We don’t have a housing supply crisis, with Ross Elliott](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MY-podcast-469-Ross_Elliot-02-270x200.jpg)
We all know that we have a housing supply crisis and that the answer is to build more apartments. But my guest today Ross Elliott, who is a respected voice in urban economics, is going to challenge some of our preconceived notions about the housing market. He doesn’t deny there are problems with housing, but…
![[Podcast] The ATO’s Watchlist: A Guide for Australian Property Investors, with Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-471-Ken_Raiss-12-270x200.jpg)
The Australian Taxation Office is ramping up its efforts to recoup an estimated $9 billion revenue deficit, and they’re pulling out all the stops. Innovative strategies? Check. New alliances with asset managers and banks? Check. Advanced technologies to scrutinize investment loans and asset sales? Double check. If you’re an investor in Australian property, this is…
I recently read a quote from Elon Musk: “If anyone thinks they’d rather be in a different part of history, they’re probably not a very good student of history. Life sucked in the old days. People knew very little, and you were likely to die at a young age of some horrible disease. You’d probably…
Property markets around Australia are moving to the next phase of the property cycle after experiencing a year or so of a cyclical downturn. But we’re not in for a property boom any time soon – we’re entering the stabilisation phase of the property cycle. I’ve invested through the ups and downs of the property…
Laughter is one of the best ways to reduce stress in your life. Watch a comedian and you can laugh away your worries and stress. Comedians have a lot to teach us beyond simply making us laugh. Here’s a list of 11 things I’ve learned from comedians about the business of life: “Wealth is not…
Here’s a group of quotes that should inspire and motivate you in the week ahead. Enjoy… 1. “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill 2. “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” — Billie Jean King 4. “If you live long enough,…
