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As Australia’s population ticked rolled over to the 27-million mark last week, a milestone we’ve hit a staggering 30 years ahead of schedule, the ramifications for our housing, infrastructure, and urban planning are profound. The Treasury’s Intergenerational Report of 2002 had us pegged at a more modest 23.4 million by now; however, we’re not just…
Now here’s a question for you – what sort of returns can you expect from your property investments over the next decade? In today’s episode, independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss provides an insightful exploration into what you can expect in the coming years. Unpacking the Next Decade of Property Investment Returns With a deep dive…
Maybe you’re too biased to become a successful property investor. What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that we can sometimes be our own worst enemy as property investors? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider, or the investments we miss out on, but rather, it’s due to…
Homeownership is looking further out of reach for anyone without family wealth, as over the last few years property prices kept growing and wages fail to keep up. Over the last decade or so property prices keep growing and wages failed to keep up and over the last few years affordability seems to have decreased…
Many people are continually in pursuit of financial freedom. Yet, only a few seem to understand the true path to this seemingly elusive destination. It’s not just about earning more or saving more; it’s about cultivating the right mindset. I’m going to start today’s show with a bold claim. I’m going to suggest that this…
In today’s show, I want to discuss with you the five levels of investing, a framework that I have created to help you understand where you are on your journey and to help you make sure you reach the top level as a successful investor. Then I’m going to share some interesting information with you…
Over the years from 2009 to 2021, the property investment landscape was richly nurtured by the rains of a low-interest-rate environment. But things are very different now! If you look back to 2008 and the Global Financial Crisis, you will find it was swiftly followed by a significant property boom as well as a mining…
Are you hoping to be a better investor, businessperson, or entrepreneur? Well, today’s show is for you because we discussed the concept of behavioural finance, which is the study of the effects of psychology on investors and financial markets. But don’t worry, it’s not woo-woo stuff, and it’s not technical. Instead, I share several quotes…
As the Australian property market continues to defy expectations, financial analyst Pete Wargent joins me to unravel the complexities of its current landscape. Being the first Big Picture Podcast for the new year, I want to look at the clues in the news for what’s ahead for our economy and our housing markets in 2024….
Our property markets are changing, and we’ve now moved into the adjustment phase of the cycle where there will be less capital growth and where, in many locations, property values are falling. So, what should a property investor do? Well, in today’s show with Brett Warren, national director of Metropole Property Strategists, we talk about…
