Recently released statistics from Australian Tax Office show that most property investors fail to achieve the financial independence they are looking for. You see…these ATO statistics show that: There are 2,207,893 property investors in Australia Seven out of every ten property investors never get past the first investment property. 9 out of 10 property investors…
It’s incredible how busy we all are. Even six-year-olds are busy. My 81-year-old dad is busy. Every time someone asks me how I am, I say, “Busy!” I guess my dad’s version of busy is different to mine (his is 90% fun). But I’m wondering how the rest of us got to be so…
![[Podcast] The Shape of Things to Come with Simon Kuestenmacher](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MY-podcast-217-The-shape-of-things-to-Come-01-270x200.jpg)
How will the next five years unfold? That’s the question everyone is asking, isn’t it? What’s going to happen to my life, my health, my job or my business? And for many people listening to this podcast, they’re wondering what’s going to happen to our property markets and the value of my home and my…
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic implies many painful losses. Among them are so-called “third places” – the restaurants, bars, gyms, houses of worship, barber shops and other places we frequent that are neither work nor home. The third place is a concept in sociology and urban planning that recognizes the role these semi-public, semi-private…
![[Podcast] 10 Things Investors Must Understand Before Investing in Brisbane with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MY-podcast-203-invetsing-in-Brisbane-270x200.jpg)
Are you interested in getting involved in the Brisbane property market? If so, today’s episode is just for you. But even if you aren’t interested in investing in the Brisbane property market yourself, considering that each state and city has its own nuances, the message that you’re going to hear from Brett Warren today will…
For many coming out of Lockdowns around the country, who wouldn’t be attracted to the sun, sand and surf that is the Queensland coast? I know many seaside locations that are fast becoming the destination of choice for many. You only need to pick up a paper or check a property market headline to see…
The world of real estate investment has changed significantly over the years. Two decades ago, most buyers still had to read about listings in the newspaper or see them in an agent’s window. Then technology changed everything, with properties for sale found on specialist real estate websites, which meant buyers from everywhere could consider adding…
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented shock to the rental housing market, reducing demand for rental properties at the same time as supply has increased. Households most affected by the economic impact are more likely to be renters, and border closures have reduced international arrivals. The number of vacant rental properties has increased as new…
Why were all those property pessimists wrong? In fact, why are they becoming more positive about property? Of course it wasn’t just the usual band of Negative Nellies making dire predictions of significant property price falls earlier this year, it was also some credible economists suggesting property values could fall by up to 20%. Yet…
The personal development industry is worth over $11 billion a year. Being better than we were last year is a profound psychological need that drives individuals, spurs innovation and pushes the human race to greater achievements every single day. We all want to grow; to provide more for ourselves and those we care about. We…
