Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Let me ask you a question… With the benefit of hindsight and knowing what you know now if you had the opportunity to do so, would you have bought an investment property 40 years ago? I bet your answer would be yes realising that the median property price…
One of the hardest aspects of property investing isn’t locating the perfect property or securing a good loan. It’s something deceptively simple but challenging: having a sound strategic plan and then sticking to your plan. In an era of social media and reality TV, it’s easy to be tempted by flashy short-term gains, but here’s…
Did you know that some Australian suburbs are undergoing a generational revolution? Across the country, certain neighbourhoods are seeing a dynamic transformation as younger residents move in, reshaping the cultural and economic fabric of these areas. This “generation shift” isn’t just about demographics—it’s about how housing trends, infrastructure, and urban planning are redefining the places…
For decades, Australians have been told that owning a home is the ultimate financial milestone—the cornerstone of wealth creation and security. But in today’s market, is that dream becoming unattainable for a growing number of first-home buyers? According to Domain’s First Home Buyer Report 2025, the road to homeownership remains steep, despite some marginal improvements…
Imagine a system where building a townhouse feels like playing a game of snakes and ladders—except the snakes are endless paperwork, delays, and appeals. That’s what Victoria’s planning process has been like for developers. But the state government just rolled out a new rulebook to shake things up. Premier Jacinta Allan and Planning Minister Sonya…
Australia’s property market is now firmly in the recovery phase, with strong demand and weak supply continually pushing prices northwards. It makes sense that in a market like this, where competition is fierce, off-market properties seem like an attractive option. But what are off-market properties, and why would anyone sell them this way? And the…
There are a number of factors that I consider when contemplating an investment on behalf of my clients or for me, personally. I think it’s very important to consider a vast array of investment opportunities (or appoint an advisor to do it on your behalf). But it is even more important to discount most of…
Have you ever wondered why the world any normal, sane person would set aside 5 days and pay so much money to join us at Wealth Retreat 2025? And why a large number of them would pay to come back again and again? Well, if you were wondering, you’re in good company. You see… many…
It looks like we’re going to have another good year in property in 2025. Last year property prices across Australia defied expectations, defying all the predictions of high interest rates causing a market slowdown and hitting new peaks in many locations. Strong population growth and defective we are just not building enough houses led to…
Sure, there’s been a lot of talk about the challenges being experienced by First Home Buyers (FHBs) but the latest Mortgage Insights Report by Money.com.au reveals groundbreaking trends in the September 2024 quarter, highlighting their growing influence and adaptability. From Victoria’s record-breaking loan growth to the surge of “rentvesting,” FHBs are proving they’re anything but…
