You heard me say it before – property investment is a game of finance with some houses thrown in the middle. But the rules of the game are changing in front of our eyes, so today I’d like to explain what’s going on with lending, so you have a better chance of the banks saying…
If you’re a tenant in the market for accommodation, good luck finding something to rent. And if you’re a home buyer or investor, by now you’d realise the market is on the move again. Today I chat with Dr Andrew Wilson, Australia’s leading housing economist and we discuss his thoughts about the Federal Budget and…
Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 20 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dreams. The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then…
We live in an interesting world, don’t we? Particularly if you’re an investor. Every time the world’s economic woes seem to have sorted themselves out, or we think Australia’s economy is on the move again or we feel Australia’s property markets seem to be steaming along nicely, a new set of challenges pop up for…
While you’ve probably heard me suggest you should treat your property investments like a business, in today’s podcast I’m going to explain to you the different property investment games people are playing, and how you must beware of taking advice from the people playing a different game than you are. What do I mean by…
While we usually spend a lot of time talking about property in the Michael Yardney Podcast, we also talk about success and money because these are all interrelated. Today we’re going to explore the habits that drive exceptional individuals forward with Tom Corley, my co-author of our internationally best-selling book Rich Habits Poor Habits. And…
As an investor, it’s crucial to understand the dynamics of property cycles and how they can significantly impact property prices, rental yields, and overall investment returns. Today I’ll be chatting with Brett Warren and at the end of the show I hope you’ll understand the various factors that drive property cycles so you can identify…
The age-old question of whether money can buy happiness has been hotly debated by philosophers, economists, and social scientists for decades. However, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that, for most people in the United States, the answer is yes. Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and…
The future is annoyingly hard to predict, but by combining demographics and other big-picture trends our regular guest on this podcast, demographer Simon Kuestenmacher can at least give his predictions a strong, data-driven foundation. In today’s show, I chat with Simon about the substantial population growth Australia is going to enjoy and the opportunities and…
OK…It’s easy to get offended by others and then build up anger and resentment. We have to forgive others and carry on with our life, so here are 15 quotes to start your week on the right note: 1. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only…