The profile of risks facing the world is evolving constantly. Events like last year’s invasion of Ukraine can send shockwaves through the system, radically shifting perceptions of what the biggest risks facing humanity are. Today’s graphic summarizes findings from the Global Risks Report, an annual publication produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It provides an…
Towards the end of each year, the ABS releases data on the number of births and deaths across the country. The birth data generates significant interest, and more so this year as the fertility rate increased for the first time in many years. While the number of births, and the fertility rate, are important social…
Faced with the prospect of little price growth on the horizon, property investors are starting to see innovative get-rich-quick schemes being promoted which offer huge returns. It has always been true that if the property market can’t generate a return for investors from market-driven growth, then investors can make some growth themselves. We have traditionally…
Are you experiencing some challenges in your life at the moment? Who isn’t? It may be with your finances, your property investment, your business, your relationships, or your health. Well, my guest today, Dr. Arun Dhār, wants you to know that Your Mess has a Message. Now you probably subscribe to this podcast to learn…
Life’s probably pretty good for you, but PsyBlog shared a list of 10 things scientifically proven to make you happier. Do at least some of these activities today and feel the positive vibrations flow. Keep it going for a week or longer and feel your mood lift. Here’s their list: 1. Mentally subtract something good…
There is nothing quite as exciting as buying your first home. Homeownership has become a rite of passage in Australia – a marker that you are successfully moving into a new phase of life. But part of the reason it’s so satisfying is that there are challenges to be overcome as a first homebuyer –…
Do you play the lottery? Everyone knows the odds of winning the lottery are unlikely, but exactly how unlikely? First off, I am talking about the major lotteries here. Namely, The Powerball and Mega Millions. Heard of them? The odds are similar for winning both – around 1 in 176,000,000. Not too bad, right? Oh,…
Today I’d like to share how I’ll be investing in 2023 and how our team at Metropole will be helping our clients invest in property in 2023. Whether you’re new to the game or you’ve already built a property portfolio you’re likely to benefit from what I’m about to share. That’s because initially, I’m going…
It takes a lot of time and research to buy the right investment property for your portfolio, not to mention the added stress of questioning if the seller has disclosed information that may affect the sale price or whether they have tried to ‘pull the wool over your eyes’. Fortunately, for buyers, there is a…
Are you thinking of getting involved in commercial property investment? It seems with rising interest rates, investors looking for strong cash flow, and more and more investors are thinking about commercial real estate. While it might look like the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous from afar, as you edge a little bit closer,…