If we manage to avoid a large catastrophe, we are living at the early beginnings of human history. The point of this text is not to predict how many people will ever live. What I learned from writing this post is that our future is potentially very, very big. If we keep each other safe – and…
Investing in new builds can be a lucrative opportunity for real estate investors. Still, it requires careful due diligence to ensure the investment is sound. One crucial aspect of due diligence is evaluating the plumbing systems in the new build. A faulty or poorly designed plumbing system can cause significant problems down the line, leading…
Would you like to take a peek behind the curtains to understand what goes on at our Wealth Retreat each year? We’re currently planning for year’s Wealth Retreat on the Gold Coast in April, which is not really that far away. However I’d like to share some lessons from last year’s event that have helped…
How are you with your credit card payments? Well, according to new research from Finder, an alarming number of Australians are falling behind on their credit card repayments. In fact, based on Finder’s Credit Card Report 2024, 1 in 8 (13%) Australian credit card holders – equivalent to almost 1.8 million people – have missed…
Wouldn’t it be great to know how our property markets are going to perform this year? However my many years as a property investor have taught me not to try too hard to predict our markets year by year, but instead to take a long-term view, then allow for cycles around this long-term trend and…
In this month’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I dissect the multitude of macro-economic factors currently shaping our housing markets and the broader economy. There’s a lot to discuss today including the latest inflation data, this month’s RBA’s interest rate decision, and what both these mean for the future…
Forget the allure of Powerball’s staggering $200 million jackpot – a group of Australian property owners have already struck gold. Recent data from PropTrack reveals a fascinating trend: 67 suburbs where median house and unit prices have not just increased but doubled in the past five years. Where median house and unit prices doubled in…
Do you want more money? Most Australians do. But for most their problem is not earning more money, it’s keeping the money they’ve earned. What are they doing wrong? Well… usually it’s their bad money habits that let them down, so here are 25 personal finance tips you should follow: 1. Start by paying better…
Renovations are a great way to make your home more functional, comfortable and liveable. They can also add significant value to your property, which is great if you are looking to sell sooner rather than later. However, not all renovation projects are equal in terms of the value they add to a home. For this…
Pondering how to bolster your home’s worth, while also pitching in for Mother Nature? You might want to consider solar water heaters. Partnering with a trusted service like Metropolitan Plumbing is not only an eco-considerate solution, but it’s a tactically smart financial move as well. The Wonders of Solar Water Heaters Let’s delve into the perks…