The future is annoyingly hard to predict, but by combining demographics and other big-picture trends our regular guest on this podcast, demographer Simon Kuestenmacher can at least give his predictions a strong, data-driven foundation. In today’s show, I chat with Simon about the substantial population growth Australia is going to enjoy and the opportunities and…
Buying your first home is a significant milestone that requires careful planning and preparation. For most people, it’s the biggest financial decision they’ll ever make. With so much at stake, it’s essential to have a good understanding of the property market and the home-buying process. Here are 9 things every first home buyer needs to…
The rising cost of living has forced Aussies to change their diets, according to new research by Finder. Finder’s Cost of Living Report 2023 revealed the average Australian household reported spending $185 a week on groceries in February 2023, up $37 a week compared to 12 months prior – with 94% of consumers noticing an…
What price would you be willing to pay, to become a successful property investor? Let’s face it, over the last decade of record low-interest rates and low levels of inflation, holding property has been relatively simple. While there have been the ups and downs of normal cycles, with a pandemic thrown, it has been more…
In the world of property investment, success is often determined by a few crucial decisions. Yet, a staggering 90% of investors consistently overlook two vital factors, leaving them vulnerable to pitfalls and missed opportunities. In my experience, the two big things most property investors fail to do are: Formulate property investment strategy that can stand…
I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing a lot of so-called “experts” on social media confidently forecasting the direction of our real estate markets and property prices for the balance of 2023 and beyond. However, if they really knew how to predict our markets these individuals would likely be enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, reaping…
After witnessing record gains in wealth, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) lost a combined $10 trillion last year. A lagging stock market dented these fortunes against high-interest rates, energy shocks, and economic uncertainty. But some of the world’s billionaires have flourished in this environment, posting sky-high revenues in spite of inflationary pressures. With data from Forbes Real-Time…
How does your portfolio measure up to these proven success principles? Smart investing isn’t as hard as it seems. You just need to know the right principles, and you need to follow them with discipline. Unfortunately, much of what is taught about investment strategy is a dangerous half-truth that can be expensive. Below are ten proven…
Homeownership is looking further out of reach for anyone without family wealth, as over the last few years property prices kept growing and wages fail to keep up. Is it really harder to get into the property market today than it was a number of decades ago? That’s what I discuss today with independent financial…
After declining for most of last year, home prices have started to increase again in 2023, with April marking the fourth consecutive month of rises nationwide, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. This is due to factors such as strong migration, limited supply, and tight rental markets, which are offsetting the impact of…