You wouldn’t believe how often this comes up …every summer without fail, my mother-in-law asks me – at least ten times – whether we should all chip in and buy a holiday home. And to be fair, I get the appeal. Like many families, we live interstate, so holidays usually mean piling into the car,…
Let’s be honest – most property investors don’t fail because of the market. They fail because of avoidable mistakes. In a world of relatively high interest rates, falling affordability, and endless noise from “experts” online, it’s easy to lose focus and make decisions that hurt your long-term wealth. So, let’s look at the six biggest…
Australian residential property sellers enjoyed their highest rate of profitability in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter, according to Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report. The analysis, which covered approximately 100,000 resales, shows that 95.5% of sellers made a nominal profit, up from 94.9% in the June quarter, marking the strongest result since…
Warren Buffett is arguably one of the best investors of all time and has an excellent track record of creating and maintaining his wealth dating back to his early entrepreneurial days starting at just five years old. You’d think that the hugely successful magnate and philanthropist would be too strapped for time to mentor as…
Just when many Australians were daring to believe the rate-hike cycle was behind us, the narrative has flipped again. And boy has it flipped quickly! Two of our biggest banks—CBA and NAB have now revised their forecasts and expect the RBA to lift the cash rate as early as February 2026. And that’s just six…
Something remarkable is happening across Victoria’s most desirable suburbs, and not in a good way. Thousands of landlords are quietly exiting the rental market, leaving behind a growing void that’s reshaping our property landscape. According to realestate.com.au the latest tenancy bond data, shows that more than 10,000 fewer rental bonds are active across the state…
Some people grow older but never seem to get old. You know the type, curious, kind, purposeful, and full of life even into their later decades. They adapt, they laugh, they keep learning. Then there are others who retreat into complaint and routine, shrinking their worlds and their possibilities. The truth is, we’re living longer…
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, is not just known for his financial acumen but also for his profound insights into life and society. In my mind, one of his most compelling concepts is the “lottery of life,” often referred to as the “ovarian lottery.” This idea delves into the…
The following is general information only and you must seek personal advice on your specific circumstances before implementing any strategy. You’ve worked hard to build your wealth. You’ve made sacrifices, taken calculated risks, and created a financial foundation that has supported your family. Now, as you look to the future, you might be thinking: “How…
Today I’m going to do something a little bit different – I’m going to give you some insights into what makes me tick. Maybe you’ll learn something useful from it, maybe you won’t. You see… I remember a while ago (when I was still personally seeing clients) a prospective client asked me: Michael now that…
