In a year where interest rates, inflation, and global uncertainty have dominated the headlines, Australian property sellers have still managed to walk away smiling. The latest Domain Profit and Loss Report shows that, for most owners, 2025 has been a year of crystallising significant equity gains, particularly for those who’ve held their properties for the…
Two-thirds of property investors make the mistake of buying in their own backyard. Now we know that most property investors never achieve the financial freedom they’re looking for. Of the 2.1 million property investors in Australia, 1.9 million never get past their first or second property while only around 20,000 investors around Australia own 6…
Do you know the 15 common myths that are killing the wealth potential of the average Australian property investor? A few days ago I explained how despite us living in a land of plenty, the sad reality is that the majority of Australians will never achieve financial freedom. Yet, on the other hand, a small…
Money doesn’t discriminate; it doesn’t care who you are or where you come from. No matter what you did yesterday, today begins anew and you have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else to become wealthy. Yet the sad reality is that the majority of Australians will never achieve financial freedom. On the other…
There’s a lot of talk about productivity in the news lately, isn’t there? But I’ve found that when economists talk about productivity, many people’s eyes glaze over. Yet productivity growth is probably the single most important driver of our living standards. It determines whether our wages rise, whether our economy grows sustainably, and whether future…
You’ve finally done it. You’ve clocked off. After decades of working hard, saving diligently, and building a solid property portfolio, you’ve reached retirement. It’s a milestone worth celebrating. There’s relief, excitement, and anticipation for this new chapter. But after the champagne pops and the calendar clears, many investors find themselves facing a new kind of…
There’s a reason they call property investing “as safe as houses”, right? It’s because generally, buying property – provided you have a clear strategy and set goals – is a sound investment. Becoming a landlord can be a highly profitable venture for many people, including everyday Australians earning ordinary incomes. However, there are a few…
The widely anticipated decision by the RBA to cut official interest rates over August has added to momentum in already robust housing markets, with most capitals again reporting higher house prices over the August quarter compared to the previous July quarter. The national capital city median house price increased by 0.9% over the August quarter…
Imagine the world tuning in to the sun-drenched banks of the Brisbane River, the roar of crowds echoing through state-of-the-art stadiums, and the global spotlight firmly fixed on Australia’s third-largest city. That’s exactly what’s coming our way with the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, and it’s set to be a once-in-a-generation catalyst for transformation. But this isn’t…
Australia has always been a nation that values connection, and this is now evident in our housing. Sure, most of the media commentary focuses on property values, interest rates, and auction clearance rates. And while those metrics are obviously important for us as investors, there’s a more fundamental force quietly shaping our cities and influencing long-term…
