Imagine a Melbourne the size of New York City. Yes, really.That’s the trajectory we’re...

Reason #1: Uncertain how to become rich In my five-year Rich Habits Study/Research, I learned...

Everyone loves a league table, and this list shows the largest 50 urban areas...

Key takeaways Buyers assume their mortgage repayments go toward building equity. In reality, up...

Let’s start with a blunt truth: in 2025, Australian women are wealthier than ever,...

Most investors think diversification is about having lots of properties. But here’s the truth:...

It’s common for many buyers and property investors to experience analysis paralysis when it...

Key takeaways For the first time since the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority began tracking...

Key takeaways The widespread belief that manufacturing has died in Australia is misleading. Yes,...

If you bought your home 20 years ago and didn’t check its value until...

Key takeaways You’ve already beaten the odds — your existence is a 1 in...

Key takeaways There is one property investing golden rule that is more important than everything else....

Thinking about how to refinance home loan options? It’s a big step, and you...

Key takeaways Australia’s population has grown by 3.7 million over the last decade—but growth...

When it comes to property renovations, most investors and homeowners immediately think of kitchens...

Rentvesting has become an increasingly popular strategy for wealth creation, especially as a response...

Ok –  it’s time to review the goals and resolutions we made in January....

Key takeaways Quarterly growth in combined regional dwelling values continues to outperform the capitals,...

Key takeaways Australia is growing fast — with net overseas migration at 446,000 in...

We all love our own neighbourhoods, right? We choose to rent or own homes...

Key takeaways There are lots of ways to make money and there seems to...

The election may already feel like old news. The campaign ads are off the...

“Why walk when you can drive?” That seems to be the mantra behind the...

It’s easy to scorn the gentrifying hipster stereotype, but many inner-city neighbourhoods benefit from...

Key takeaways Cycles come and go, but Australia’s property fundamentals remain strong. Smart investors...

Key takeaways Investor loans rose 19% year-on-year to March 2025 — nearly hitting the...

If you’ve been paying even the slightest attention to real estate headlines lately, you’ve...

Key takeaways Despite all the rate hikes since May 2022, 66% of house suburbs...

Key takeaways The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, marking...

If you had $1 million to spend on property investment in Australia today, where...

As parents, we all want to see our children succeed in life. And spreading...

Key takeaways ABS data shows that the trend for home ownership among our younger...

Key takeaways Warren Buffett’s long-term investing success is extraordinary—but his strategy was built in...

Key takeaways Pet bidding is emerging as a concerning new trend in Australia’s rental...

If you’ve been reading the headlines, you’d think Melbourne landlords are under siege, and...

Key takeaways 2025 will be seen as the year of when property values and...

Key takeaways Once considered a symbol of luxury, $1 million is now standard for...

Key takeaways In the world of property investment, your mindset can be your greatest...

Key takeaways Do property values really every 10 years? And what can we expect...

In the evolving landscape of Australia’s digital economy, where convenience, speed, and trust are...

Key takeaways Millennials and Gen Z feel behind in the property market — and...

Key takeaways Five more lenders, including Macquarie and ING, have trimmed fixed home loan...

Key takeaways Do you want more money? Most Australians do. But for most their...

The latest population growth data are out for the 2023-24 year. Each year around...

The dream of owning a home feels increasingly out of reach for many young...

Key takeaways If you’re confused about cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as an investment,...

If you want to succeed in life, you absolutely must surround yourself with other...

The Albanese government’s re-election has renewed concern about planned changes to the taxation of...

Key takeaways Sentiment surges: NAB’s Residential Property Index jumped to +40, signalling a strong...

Granny flats seem like a smart investment idea, don’t they? You build a modest...

Key takeaways In challenging times, it’s crucial to avoid getting caught up in short-term...

Not all cheap areas are good buys, and a housing boom isn’t just about...

Key takeaways While the world fixates on tanks and treaties, Russia’s most pressing crisis...

So today, before we dive into the latest data and trends, I unpack what...

Do you have an asphalt driveway or surface on your residential, commercial, industrial, or...

There’s a property risk you probably haven’t thought about. Well…maybe after the severe floods...

Want to avoid the taxman rejecting your claim? Even worse, do you want to...

As international real estate dynamics keep evolving, 2025 is becoming a milestone year for...

Key takeaways X factors, often referred to as Black Swan events, are unpredictable occurrences...

Is it really possible to develop financial wealth by building a substantial property portfolio...

Key takeaways Labor’s election win signals more pressure on our housing markets, as their...

Key takeaways Renovating can create significant value, especially in slower market conditions. The objective...

Key takeaways Media and political narratives often unfairly portray property investors as barriers to...

How has residential property performed over the last twenty years compared to that of...

Key takeaways Negotiating is a part of living; we do it all the time. ...

Melbourne’s property market is heating up, with many commentators, believing it’s the right time...

Australia’s headline inflation rate held steady at a four-year low of 2.4% in the...

Housing has become one of the defining issues of the 2025 Federal Election. As...

Key takeaways Despite significant property price growth across Australia, some Queensland suburbs have seen...

Key takeaways President Trump’s trade war poses a threat to Australian economic growth particularly...

Traditional real estate markets are known for their slow processes, excessive fee structures, and...

After all these years in property, I’m still surprised at how some investors decide...

Key takeaways Trade tensions, especially sparked by Trump’s tariff policies, create economic uncertainty. Experienced...

For years, Baby Boomers have been the undisputed champions of wealth in Australia. They’ve...

Key takeaways There are many commonly held beliefs about property investing that aren’t only...

While parts of Australia’s property market have faced affordability pressures and fluctuating demand, the...

Key takeaways To be in Australia’s top 1%, you need a net worth of...

We’re used to hearing that Australia has some of the most expensive properties in...

In today’s podcast, Stuart Wemyss and I discuss the complexities of managing underperforming property...

Have you ever caught yourself wondering why the property market seems to be either...

Key takeaways The most unaffordable electorates to buy a home are mostly located in...

The baby boom was a period that saw a surge in birth rates alongside...

Key takeaways Since 1966, Australia has shifted from a predominantly Anglo-Celtic, agriculture- and manufacturing-based...

Key takeaways Despite the cost-of-living pressures and interest rate hikes, some Australian suburbs and...

There’s an old Chinese saying “I wish that you live in interesting times.” The...

We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear.  Maybe some...

Cryptocurrency has evolved from being a niche digital asset to being a mainstream financial...

There’s been a lot of noise lately suggesting that property investors are raking it...

Key takeaways Counterintuitively, the real solution to Australia’s housing crisis may be rising house...

The NSW Government has just delivered another blow to property investors, and this time...

Key takeaways Capital growth is the primary driver of wealth creation, not rental income....

The words “chocolate” and “disappointment” don’t often go together. But you may have experienced...

Key takeaways Combined capital house prices increased for the ninth consecutive quarter – the...

Key takeaways Nearly 75% of NSW suburbs saw rents either stagnate or decline in...

Key takeaways A handful of regions dominate Australia’s economy, with just 10 areas producing...

In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the current state of...

Key takeaways Climate change conversations aren’t just politically or geographically divided; there’s a more...

The rich are not necessarily happier than normal folk all the time, but I...

Key takeaways Brisbane’s successful bid for the 2032 Olympics isn’t just a sporting milestone;...

In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the intricacies of property...

Key takeaways The Housing Industry Association (HIA) proposes embracing “gentle density” as a powerful...

Since 2004, I’ve been immersed in studying what to do and what not to...

Key takeaways Australia’s housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have...

Major home improvement projects tend to attract homeowner attention mostly toward kitchen remodels, as...

Key takeaways Rental conditions today strongly resemble the 2007–2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) period,...

The thing about getting into debt is that anyone can do it! The hard...

When we think of entrepreneurs we often think of trailblazers forging ahead on their...

Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with...

Are we about to make it even harder for Australians to own a home?...

Despite predictions of a downturn, Australia’s housing market continued to strengthen, with national house...

Key takeaways How we move around cities affects our health, productivity, environment, and wealth....

It’s a question that echoes through conversations among frustrated Australians, especially younger generations who...

Key takeaways Investor loans surged 22% nationally over the past year, far outpacing owner-occupier...

Three keywords to remember:  weigh, count and measure. Now why weigh, count and measure?...

Property subdivisions are becoming increasingly popular across urban and suburban areas nationwide, namely because...

There once was a woman who was miserable with her life. She hated her...

Key takeaways While Trump’s tariffs might seem like a harbinger of economic turbulence, they...

Housing affordability is the current topic of conversation in the media and at dinner...

Key takeaways The best investors don’t try to outguess the market; they position themselves...

Key takeaways Australian property values reached new heights in March, reversing a recent short...

Beware, property investors! If you’re considering investing in Melbourne’s enticing property market, it is...

Is happiness genetic? Is it predetermined? In 2017, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, in the Netherlands,...

Federation-style homes are a hallmark of Australia’s capital cities, standing proud with their red...

If you’ve has been listening to my podcast for some time, you’d know that...

Key takeaways While financial security is essential, a fulfilling retirement requires purpose, structure, and...

Most of us do as we are told. This habit forms early in life....

As expected, the RBA is taking a cautious approach, holding the cash rate firm...

In this show Ken Raiss, Brett Warren and I and a heap of questions...

Australia is a popular destination for ex-pats and immigrants who want to build a...

Only 4% of those raised in poverty become self-made millionaires. Sadly, I could share...

Key takeaways Areas with high LGBTQ+ populations are seeing above-average property price appreciation. These...

From White Lotus to Succession, there’s a high demand for television dramas about the...

Key takeaways The proposal to let first-home buyers dip into their super is gaining...

We are living in interesting times, aren’t we? After strong property price growth in...

Key takeaways If you want to build lasting wealth through property investing, tune out...

I like to use three boxes to explain most things residential. They are known...

Key takeaways Property markets move in cycles, and while it’s reasonable to expect eventual...

While intelligence can be a lottery based on your genes as well as your...

Key takeaways Each period in history has had its golden moments and hardships. While...

In this episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Brett Warren and I discuss twelve...

Have you ever wondered who attends an event like Wealth Retreat? I know I...

Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe...

Key takeaways When we talk about Australia’s property market, most people look inward —...

Asset protection seems to be a recurring topic with clients over the past few...

I’ll get straight to the point… I believe the middle-ring suburbs of our big...

Key takeaways A little-known change by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has put property...

Key takeaways The property pessimists are out again with their predictions of falling property...

If you are serious about building your own property investment business, one that one...

Key takeaways A lot of people are wondering how the upcoming federal election will...

Key takeaways Housing affordability has always been a challenge, but today’s rental crisis is...

In today’s show Aaron Christie-David interviews me and asked how I’ve built the substantial...

Key takeaways Many investors and business owners unknowingly sabotage their own success—not because they...

It’s been two years of interest rate hikes, rising cost-of-living pressures, and constant warnings...

Key takeaways The idea that property prices double every 7-10 years is a myth....

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Let me ask you a question… with...

In a previous blog, I compared the financial and tax effectiveness of investing in property...

Buying your next home can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first...

Key takeaways National property values have increased for the second consecutive month. A limited...

Here are 12 great vitamins for the mind from two great masters: Jim Rohn...

Key takeaways Vacancy rates were hovering around 1%, making it extremely tough for tenants...

With the 2025 Federal Election looming, Australian property investors and homebuyers are naturally keen...

Many aspiring property investors are drawn to the idea of “no money down” deals—a...

Key takeaways One of the most significant factors five years on from March 2020...

Key takeaways Over the past decade, council rates have increased by 39% nationally, outpacing...

In today’s show I’d like to remind you of some of the foundational principles...

Key takeaways Australia struggles with housing affordability, a rental property shortage, an overburdened healthcare...

In this episode, Brett Warren and I discuss the intricacies of property investment, focusing...

If you’re a property nerd like me, and like to keep up to date...

One day Mr Shoaff said, “Jim if you want to be wealthy and happy,...

Key takeaways The mid-sized Weet-Bix boxes in the cereal aisle are disappearing, and this...

Have you noticed that property investors are surging ahead while first-home buyers and owner-occupiers...

In the world of property investment, the winds of change have brought with them...

There’s a lot we can learn from the late, great Nelson Mandela. He has...

Key takeaways Financial freedom starts with spending less than you earn, saving wisely, and...

One of the most common debates in cafes all around the world comes down...

Key takeaways With the benefit of hindsight and knowing what you know now if...

Australia’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years in the December quarter,...

Did you know that some Australian suburbs are undergoing a generational revolution? Across the...

If you’re like many property investors, you’ve had more than your share of frustrations...

Key takeaways Today’s outer suburbs (e.g., Tarneit, Officer, Marsden Park) will become the middle...

Key takeaways The Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as other capitals...

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to climb the ladder of wealth...

Each of us has two distinct choices to make about what we will do...

When you think about property investment, risks like interest rates or market downturns might...

When we are young, we think we know it all. We have our whole...

Exciting news for the Melbourne property market – the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

Having a positive outlook on life is a crucial part of finding inspiration.  So...

Key takeaways The RBA has delivered its first rate cut 2025 and with it,...

What is the origin of true ambition? There exists really only one place to...

Luxury real estate revolves around the buying behavior of wealthy individuals who purchase homes...

We all think we know the secret to longevity and good mental health. Spend...

Key takeaways Overall, there is strong parity in ownership between men and women with...

In today’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I...

Key takeaways Challenges like pandemics or financial crises are temporary. A positive outlook fosters...

Every day, without even realising it, we’re all enrolled in a masterclass—taught by ourselves,...

Key takeaways Signs of a slowdown are emerging in select regional markets, with growth...

Today, I interview my good friend and business partner – Brett Warren, the National...

Strong population growth will increase housing demand, both to buy and rent. Australia’s population...

Key takeaways If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts...

Key takeaways Financial and property forecasts often fail to accurately predict market trends due...