Do you know what the difference is between a successful and an unsuccessful property investor? Or how you can make sure you’re on the right side of the property success ledger? Firstly, successful investors understand, and accept, that they will probably make some mistakes along the way. The difference is that they’re not afraid…
Zoning restrictions added A$489,000 to the price of a detached house in Sydney, A$324,000 in Melbourne, A$159,000 in Brisbane, and A$206,000 in Perth, writes… John Daley, Grattan Institute; Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute, and Trent Wiltshire, Grattan Institute Restrictive zoning contributes about 40% to the price of houses in Sydney and Melbourne, according to new research…
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We are heading for the biggest crash in Australian history according to Harry Dent. Crypto currencies are about to fall, the stock markets will crash and home values in the big cities are about to halve. Is this really true? Today, I speak to Harry Dent to find out what he really thinks. I also speak to…
Parents always want their children to have the best education. For some people, that means sending their kids to a private school. Of course, private schooling can be expensive and can have a big impact on your cash flow. But I’d like to suggest that the ‘cost’ is a lot more than the initial cash…
Australian governments are faced with a choice: make the difficult decisions to fix planning systems so more houses can be built, or tap the brakes on Australia’s migrant intake, writes… John Daley, Grattan Institute; Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute, and Trent Wiltshire, Grattan Institute So much of Australia’s history and success is built on immigration. Migrants…
When we lust for riches, fear being left behind and identify strongly with some moral cause all at once, reason and willpower don’t really stand a chance, writes… Brendan Markey-Towler, The University of Queensland Some initial coin offerings seem like scams (and some are), but behavioural research shows our emotions are part of why people…
Discover How A Simple Daily Habit Can Create More Happiness Than Achieving Financial Freedom You don’t have to be rich to be happy. Cliche maybe, but also true. The secret to happiness is well within your reach. It is a state of mind and completely within your control regardless of your financial situation. Don’t make…
Becoming a parent for the first time is an emotional journey. With great joy comes great financial responsibility. Don’t let this time of your life be overshadowed with money-woes, follow these ways to avoid money problems as a new parent. The moment you find out you’re pregnant is a moment you’ll never forget. Your heart…
As a property investor it’s important for you to understand what’s happening in our broader economy, because our property markets don’t perform in isolation. In fact they are very dependant on the local economy as this leads to jobs growth, wages growth and even population growth – all significant drivers of our property markets But…
We’re living longer nowadays and our standard of living is increasing. As has our desire to live better lives – ones where we’re not tied to a job for 40 or 50 years! One of the greatest freedoms that we enjoy today is the ability to add value to society and collect wealth as a…
