We experienced a wild ride in our property markets over the last few years, didn’t we? Remember the “once in a generation” property boom of 2020-21 fuelled by virtually free money when many properties increased in value by up to 30%. Then multiple interest rate rises and concerns about inflation led to the property market…
One thing I’ve noticed speaking with many property investors is… While on the one hand, a small group has done very well over the last few years, spurred on by the recent once-in-a-generation property boom in 2020 – 21 and the strong housing markets of 2023 and this was despite the downturn of 2022. But…
In 50 years’ time Australia will be older, more tech-savvy and work-lifestyle will be more blurred wrote leading demographer Bernard Salt in The Australian. According to Salt, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest 50-year population projections offer a window into what lies ahead. The central projection envisions Australia with a population exceeding 39 million by…
I’ll get straight to the point… I believe the middle-ring suburbs of our big capital cities will be the best medium to long-term investment locations. Here’s my logic… The latest government forecasts suggest that Australia’s population will increase from 27 million to well over 30 million by 2031 And then reach 40 million people by…
Why are some investors so much more successful than others? While there’s no simple answer I can tell you it’s not because of the family they were born into or the school that they attended. In my experience, highly successful people from all walks of life – business people, entrepreneurs and property investors share a…
It’s common for many buyers and property investors to experience analysis paralysis when it comes to buying a property. After all, it’s a complex decision and one that has a long-term impact… especially if you get it wrong. The thing is, while due diligence is essential to make sure you know what you’re buying and…
Investor behaviour matters a lot. In fact, it probably matters more than skill. To understand why this is true, first, you need to understand one fundamental concept: Investment returns and investor returns are almost always different. In 1999, I was working diligently doing my job as an investment advisor or financial planner (I was never sure what…
Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs – central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centres. Retail spaces have evolved over time. Urbanisation, mass production and the rise of conspicuous consumption led to the high street…
Brisbane offers the best of both worlds for both Aussies and overseas visitors. It’s a city which is less chaotic than the bustling streets of Melbourne or Sydney but is still full of life and overflowing with art, culture and cuisine. Brisbane is home to over 2 million people and it boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle with over…
Perhaps you want to invest in Melbourne’s property market but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re wondering what the best Melbourne suburbs to invest in are for 2024. Let me talk you through it. Melbourne’s property market bottomed out in early 2023 and has now moved into the next property cycle phase -…