One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: Knowing what you know now, if you were to start all over again, what would you do differently to speed up the growth of your property investment portfolio? I usually explain that in hindsight I would have spent…
We’re in to a new year and half way through the 2020’s, and our property markets have come through the roller coaster of the first half of this decade with flying colours. Of course, each year brings its own set of wins, challenges, and lessons to learn and looking back at last year – 2024…
CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) ended the year on a negative note, with values down -0.1% nationally over the month after peaking in October and holding flat in November. The December decline in the national HVI was enough to drag the quarterly change into negative territory, also down -0.1%, to mark the end of what…
What lies ahead for Australia’s property market in 2025? Ray White’s 2025 Property Outlook Report highlights ten key trends set to shape residential and commercial real estate in the coming year. Let’s break these predictions down and explore what they mean for property investors, homeowners, and the broader market. 1. Rate cuts expected in 2025…
Australians are fed up. The housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue—it’s personal, affecting millions who are struggling to find affordable homes to buy or rent. With a federal election coming up, voters have made it clear: they expect real solutions, and politicians who fail to deliver may face harsh consequences at the…
I know a reasonably common Google search is “what is Michael Yardney’s net worth ?” In fact, a question I’m asked frequently is, “Michael, what’s your net worth?” And while I can understand that this may be of interest to some people, I’m sorry to disappoint you… I don’t answer this question with a definitive…
Australia’s property market has once again demonstrated its resilience and unparalleled potential for wealth creation, with the latest Domain Profit and Loss Report revealing that property sales have reached record-breaking profit levels. The report, which examines sales across the nation, shows that an impressive 96% of houses and 90.7% of units resold for a profit…
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…
Over the past few years, the Australian property market has seen a pronounced disparity in price growth between houses and units. Historically, houses have always commanded higher prices and demonstrated superior value growth compared to units. Data from the last four years confirms this trend overwhelmingly. However, recent developments indicate that this gap may be…
Australia’s housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election. As I see it, the fierce battle over housing is set to intensify and define the next federal election as Labor, the Coalition and the Greens target a growing cohort of voters who believe they’ve been…
