10 unforgettable quotes from Jim Rohn

10 unforgettable quotes from Jim Rohn

    23 Feb 2025

Jim Rohn was one of my early personal development mentors. When he passed away...

A Complete Guide to Property Investment in Australia

A Complete Guide to Property Investment in Australia

    22 Feb 2025

When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available...

How Can Off-Market Properties Be Found in Australia?

How Can Off-Market Properties Be Found in Australia?

    22 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Australia’s property market is in the recovery phase, with strong demand and...

The Growing Connection Between Cryptocurrencies and Stock Markets in Developing Countries

The Growing Connection Between Cryptocurrencies and Stock Markets in Developing Countries

    21 Feb 2025

In recent years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin USD have changed how people think about money...

5 investment questions to ask

5 investment questions to ask

    21 Feb 2025

There are a number of factors that I consider when contemplating an investment on...

Navigating the Unpredictable: Lessons from Past X-Factors

Navigating the Unpredictable: Lessons from Past X-Factors

    20 Feb 2025

Key takeaways X-factors, also called “Black Swan events,” are sudden, unexpected occurrences with widespread...

Unpacking the Latest Move with Dr. Andrew Wilson & Brett Warren

Unpacking the Latest Move with Dr. Andrew Wilson & Brett Warren

    20 Feb 2025

In this episode of the MY Podcast, Dr. Andrew Wilson & Brett Warren and...

RBA RATE CUT: Decoding The Impact Of The RBA Rate Cut For Property Buyers and Sellers

RBA RATE CUT: Decoding The Impact Of The RBA Rate Cut For Property Buyers and Sellers

    19 Feb 2025

Now that the RBA has cut the cash rate for the first time in...

7 reasons for property investors to feel positive about 2025

7 reasons for property investors to feel positive about 2025

    19 Feb 2025

Key takeaways It looks like we’re going to have another good year in property...

RBA cuts the cash rate by 25 basis points

RBA cuts the cash rate by 25 basis points

    18 Feb 2025

Key takeaways The RBA has cut the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.1% following...

[PODCAST] Is Your Property Portfolio Working Hard Enough? Insights from Stuart Wemyss

[PODCAST] Is Your Property Portfolio Working Hard Enough? Insights from Stuart Wemyss

    18 Feb 2025

In today’s conversation, Stuart Wemyss and we discuss how in an ever-changing property market,...

How Industrial Laser Cutting Technology Shapes the Future

How Industrial Laser Cutting Technology Shapes the Future

    17 Feb 2025

Australia’s manufacturing sector is thriving, thanks in part to continuous technological advancements. Among these,...

27 motivational quotes from Albert Einstein

27 motivational quotes from Albert Einstein

    17 Feb 2025

Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and among the most profound thinkers of the...

10 Signs A Property Has Problems

10 Signs A Property Has Problems

    16 Feb 2025

Every property investment carries its share of risks, but few are as potentially devastating...

10 things your banker won’t tell you

10 things your banker won’t tell you

    16 Feb 2025

When I first started investing people had a personal relationship with their bank managers, but things...

7 ways the rich are getting richer, and how to join them

7 ways the rich are getting richer, and how to join them

    15 Feb 2025

Key takeaways There are 7 key concepts for success. Property investment, financial fluency, and...

Repair or improvement — it matters which one!

Repair or improvement — it matters which one!

    15 Feb 2025

Why is it important to understand the difference between a repair and an improvement...

7 Critical Wealth Lessons You Must Understand

7 Critical Wealth Lessons You Must Understand

    14 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Many property investors have struggled to navigate the markets over the long...

Why Smart Property Investors Should Care About Design (Even If They Don’t Think They Do)

Why Smart Property Investors Should Care About Design (Even If They Don’t Think They Do)

    14 Feb 2025

The problem is, that many property owners don’t even realize this. They might not know...

Boost Your Investment Property Value with Storage Units

Boost Your Investment Property Value with Storage Units

    13 Feb 2025

When it comes to property investment and real estate investing in Australia, maximising the...

[PODCAST] Crucial Interest Rate Insights You Can’t Afford to Ignore

[PODCAST] Crucial Interest Rate Insights You Can’t Afford to Ignore

    13 Feb 2025

Are rate cuts coming next week, and if not, when will we get them...

How property decisions significantly impact your financial plan

How property decisions significantly impact your financial plan

    12 Feb 2025

CoreLogic reported that the total value of Australian property stands at an impressive $11...

A Time-sensitive Expert Roundtable with Dr Andrew Wilson, Brett Warren and Michael Yardney on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision

A Time-sensitive Expert Roundtable with Dr Andrew Wilson, Brett Warren and Michael Yardney on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision

    12 Feb 2025

Watch an exclusive, time-sensitive expert roundtable on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision. I’m...

Wealth Сreation Through Property Investment in Australia

Wealth Сreation Through Property Investment in Australia

    11 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Property investment offers low risk, accessibility, and consistent returns for everyday Australians....

[PODCAST] The five property predictions for 2025 most “experts” will get wrong

[PODCAST] The five property predictions for 2025 most “experts” will get wrong

    11 Feb 2025

About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property...

Missed Opportunity? Why Saying ‘Yes’ to Pets Can Boost Your Investment Returns

Missed Opportunity? Why Saying ‘Yes’ to Pets Can Boost Your Investment Returns

    10 Feb 2025

With 69% of Australian households now sharing their homes with pets, it’s clear that...

Which housing markets could get the biggest boost from rate cuts?

Which housing markets could get the biggest boost from rate cuts?

    10 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Certain markets will see a bigger boost from rate reductions than others,...

How to Spot a Fake Property Investment Expert in a World Full of Imposters

How to Spot a Fake Property Investment Expert in a World Full of Imposters

    09 Feb 2025

With the Australian property market performing strongly over the last few years, property investors...

Why Your Older Home Could Be Costing You More Than You Think

Why Your Older Home Could Be Costing You More Than You Think

    09 Feb 2025

Did you know that more than 80 per cent of Australia’s houses have less...

How long does it take for an investment property to cover its costs?

How long does it take for an investment property to cover its costs?

    08 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Before investing in property, you must understand how the cash flow of...

Welcome Gen Beta

Welcome Gen Beta

    08 Feb 2025

The year 2025 marks the beginning of a new generation, in Generation Beta. Simply...

How the Property Market Rebounded in Record Time

How the Property Market Rebounded in Record Time

    07 Feb 2025

Key takeaways The late 2024 property downturn lasted just one month before prices began...

How to Sell Your Property Faster and for a Higher Price

How to Sell Your Property Faster and for a Higher Price

    07 Feb 2025

Especially when you have a house of only a few square meters, it is...

Australian Asking House Prices Tracker

Australian Asking House Prices Tracker

    06 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Total listings rose by 4.5% for the month of January Year on...

[PODCAST] 16 things I wish I knew when I started investing, with Brett Warren 

[PODCAST] 16 things I wish I knew when I started investing, with Brett Warren 

    06 Feb 2025

I’m often asked what I would do differently if I could live my investing...

The age-bomb about to detonate in Australia

The age-bomb about to detonate in Australia

    05 Feb 2025

Key takeaways By 2038, Australians aged 85+ will double from 585,000 to over 1.2...

Are these Wealth Retreat people really crazy?

Are these Wealth Retreat people really crazy?

    05 Feb 2025

Have you ever wondered why the world any normal, sane person would set aside...

Why Australia Won’t Recognize Itself in 2034 – The Startling Population Growth Forecast Revealed!

Why Australia Won’t Recognize Itself in 2034 – The Startling Population Growth Forecast Revealed!

    04 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Australia’s population is projected to grow from 27.1 million in 2024 to...

[PODCAST] What 2025 Holds for Australia’s Property Market. Discover Ray White’s 10 Predictions

[PODCAST] What 2025 Holds for Australia’s Property Market. Discover Ray White’s 10 Predictions

    04 Feb 2025

Today, I chat with Ray White’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, about her 10 predictions...

Why the Property Market Won’t Crash Despite Media Speculation

Why the Property Market Won’t Crash Despite Media Speculation

    03 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Mainstream media headlines about a “property crash” are exaggerated and aimed at...

Where did my new year’s resolution go? 9 Strategies to Rescue Them

Where did my new year’s resolution go? 9 Strategies to Rescue Them

    03 Feb 2025

I bet you made some New Year’s resolutions. Most of us did because resolve...

Is Your Home the Right Size? The Growing Trend Putting Pressure on Australia’s Housing Supply

Is Your Home the Right Size? The Growing Trend Putting Pressure on Australia’s Housing Supply

    02 Feb 2025

Is your current home the right fit for your lifestyle – or are you...

Newer homes twice as energy efficient as older homes

Newer homes twice as energy efficient as older homes

    02 Feb 2025

Key takeaways The typical home built in 2010 or later is twice as energy...

Why You Need To Change To Become Wealthy

Why You Need To Change To Become Wealthy

    01 Feb 2025

Key takeaways Many people resist change because it pushes them out of the familiar...

8 Property Investment Plans Examples

8 Property Investment Plans Examples

    01 Feb 2025

As the infamous Benjamin Franklin once said: By failing to prepare, you are preparing...

What to Expect This Year – Part 3

What to Expect This Year – Part 3

    31 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Inflation is likely to return to the RBA’s target range, paving the...

How Much Do You Really Need to Earn to Afford a $1 Million Property?

How Much Do You Really Need to Earn to Afford a $1 Million Property?

    31 Jan 2025

With more suburbs reaching the million-dollar mark, many potential homebuyers are left wondering just...

Is Slower Growth the New Normal?

Is Slower Growth the New Normal?

    30 Jan 2025

Key takeaways 2025 is shaping up to be a better economic year than we...

[PODCAST] The Habits of Australia’s Wealthiest Investors – Are You Missing Out? With Sarah Megginson

[PODCAST] The Habits of Australia’s Wealthiest Investors – Are You Missing Out? With Sarah Megginson

    30 Jan 2025

If you’ve ever wondered how to make smarter money moves, whether property is still...

Winners and Losers in Australia’s Housing Market: A Deeper Dive

Winners and Losers in Australia’s Housing Market: A Deeper Dive

    29 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Australia’s housing market reflects deeper societal divides. While homeowners and investors continue...

A Guide for Investment Property Tax Depreciation in Australia

A Guide for Investment Property Tax Depreciation in Australia

    29 Jan 2025

As an Australian property investor, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to...

The five property predictions for 2025 that most experts will get wrong

The five property predictions for 2025 that most experts will get wrong

    28 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Despite access to extensive data, many forecasts will miss the mark, largely...

15 common landlord mistakes it pays to avoid

15 common landlord mistakes it pays to avoid

    28 Jan 2025

The most successful property investors have a number of tools in their landlord kit...

Are High Interest Rates to Blame for the Rental Crisis?

Are High Interest Rates to Blame for the Rental Crisis?

    27 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Despite popular belief, rising interest rates aren’t the primary cause of increasing...

What the Year of the Snake means for property

What the Year of the Snake means for property

    27 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Yes – it will be the year of the Snake. This is...

Property market expectations for 2025

Property market expectations for 2025

    26 Jan 2025

Key takeaways While the Australian property market is expected to experience varied trends across...

12 Fun Property Facts About Australia: Happy Australia Day

12 Fun Property Facts About Australia: Happy Australia Day

    26 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Beyond the stunning coastlines and bustling city life lies a land brimming...

Do you keep doing what doesn’t work – financially?

Do you keep doing what doesn’t work – financially?

    25 Jan 2025

Have you ever noticed how good we are at doing what doesn’t work? For...

What’s shaking up the housing market in 2025?

What’s shaking up the housing market in 2025?

    25 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Interest rates might drop, but don’t expect a huge boom in home...

What to Expect This Year – Part 2

What to Expect This Year – Part 2

    24 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Population growth will drive demand for affordable housing, favouring greenfield developments on...

Why Are Aussies Turning Their Backs on Apartments?

Why Are Aussies Turning Their Backs on Apartments?

    24 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Despite the relative affordability of apartments, 84% of Australians prefer freestanding houses...

What lies ahead for our property markets in 2025?

What lies ahead for our property markets in 2025?

    23 Jan 2025

Melbourne was the only capital city where property prices fell all last year, and...

Easy Maintenance Tips to Keep Shut-off Valves in Pristine Condition

Easy Maintenance Tips to Keep Shut-off Valves in Pristine Condition

    23 Jan 2025

What an unsung hero, this shutoff valve, is: a controlling end on the plumbing...

How to Outsmart the Psychological Tactics Agents Use Against You

How to Outsmart the Psychological Tactics Agents Use Against You

    22 Jan 2025

Key takeaways If you’re looking to buy a property at auction, you need to...

Key Economic Forces Shaping the Future

Key Economic Forces Shaping the Future

    22 Jan 2025

Key takeaways The RBA is likely to cut interest rates in the second half...

Is Melbourne the New Affordable Rental Hub? A Look at Australia’s Shifting Market

Is Melbourne the New Affordable Rental Hub? A Look at Australia’s Shifting Market

    21 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Recent years have been marked by soaring rents, limited availability, and intense...

10 Things the Media Got Wrong About the Housing Market and Economy in 2024

10 Things the Media Got Wrong About the Housing Market and Economy in 2024

    21 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Despite predictions of a dramatic downturn due to rising interest rates, the...

A Key Driver of Trends and Expectations for 2025

A Key Driver of Trends and Expectations for 2025

    20 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Buyer and seller sentiment significantly impacts property listings, transactions, and price trends,...

Here’s What To Expect From The Australian Property Market in 2025

Here’s What To Expect From The Australian Property Market in 2025

    20 Jan 2025

Key takeaways National home prices dropped by 0.17% in December 2024 but remain 4.73%...

31% of companies are not paying tax in Australia. How do they do it?

31% of companies are not paying tax in Australia. How do they do it?

    19 Jan 2025

Large companies paid the Australian government a record A$100 billion in tax in the...

6 ways to teach your kids about money, according to Warren Buffett

6 ways to teach your kids about money, according to Warren Buffett

    19 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Here are six of his best tips for parents wanting to help...

All those people but nowhere to live

All those people but nowhere to live

    18 Jan 2025

Australia’s housing shortage has reached critical levels with a deficit of over 200,000, and...

How to Choose the Perfect Bali Villa for Your Lifestyle and Investment Goals

How to Choose the Perfect Bali Villa for Your Lifestyle and Investment Goals

    18 Jan 2025

Bali has always been a dream destination for travellers across the globe. It is...

The one surprising investment that separates the rich and the poor

The one surprising investment that separates the rich and the poor

    17 Jan 2025

How you invest your time determines how your financial future will unfold. When people...

National rental market has “well and truly passed the peak of the recent rental boom “

National rental market has “well and truly passed the peak of the recent rental boom “

    17 Jan 2025

Key takeaways The pace of national rental growth continued to slow in 2024, with...

Why Queensland Has Become the Hot Spot for Property Investors Over Victoria

Why Queensland Has Become the Hot Spot for Property Investors Over Victoria

    16 Jan 2025

Key takeaways For the first time, Queensland has surpassed Victoria as the second-largest property...

Refinancing a Mortgage – Smart Savings on Your Home Loan

Refinancing a Mortgage – Smart Savings on Your Home Loan

    16 Jan 2025

Refinancing your mortgage can feel a bit like navigating a maze. It’s a big...

Why It’s Just Too Good to Be True in Today’s Market

Why It’s Just Too Good to Be True in Today’s Market

    15 Jan 2025

Key takeaways With today’s transparency in property data, it’s increasingly difficult to buy below...

Exploring Reverse Mortgage Pros Cons – A Balanced Guide

Exploring Reverse Mortgage Pros Cons – A Balanced Guide

    15 Jan 2025

Retirement can bring new financial challenges. A reverse mortgage is one option to explore....

How Naive Investors Unwittingly Fund Developer Commissions

How Naive Investors Unwittingly Fund Developer Commissions

    14 Jan 2025

Key takeaways When it comes to real estate investing, there’s an old saying: “If...

What would I do differently if I started all over again?

What would I do differently if I started all over again?

    14 Jan 2025

Key takeaways One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting...

Unveiling the Nation’s Demographic Tribes

Unveiling the Nation’s Demographic Tribes

    13 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Simon Kuestenmacher and I discussed how we can group people based on...

24 lessons from 2024 you don’t want to forget now that we’re into 2025

24 lessons from 2024 you don’t want to forget now that we’re into 2025

    13 Jan 2025

Key takeaways We’re early into a new year, so it’s a good time to...

8 money and investing lessons you can learn from Monopoly

8 money and investing lessons you can learn from Monopoly

    12 Jan 2025

Playing monopoly was a tradition in our family for a long time. Unfortunately, the...

3 Lessons I learned at Wealth Retreat

3 Lessons I learned at Wealth Retreat

    12 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Opportunities to attend an event like Wealth Retreat are few and far...

ANZ now forecasts first rate cut in February

ANZ now forecasts first rate cut in February

    11 Jan 2025

ANZ has brought forward its forecast for the first rate cut to take place...

5 Must do New Years resolutions to grow, protect, and pass on your wealth from an Accountant

5 Must do New Years resolutions to grow, protect, and pass on your wealth from an Accountant

    11 Jan 2025

I’ve always believed that the start of every year is the ideal time to...

What I learned last year that will make this year even better

What I learned last year that will make this year even better

    10 Jan 2025

How was your year in 2024? Knowing what you know now, would you do...

Australia’s housing market has just entered a downturn – what’s behind the shift?

Australia’s housing market has just entered a downturn – what’s behind the shift?

    09 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Home values are declining after nearly two years of consecutive growth, with...

Action vs Self delusion | Jim Rohn

Action vs Self delusion | Jim Rohn

    09 Jan 2025

Knowledge fueled by emotion equals action. Action is the ingredient that ensures results. Only action...

What to Expect This Year – Part 1

What to Expect This Year – Part 1

    08 Jan 2025

Key takeaways 2025 is a federal election year in Australia, with the Liberal Party,...

Building Blues – New dwelling approvals are still falling short

Building Blues – New dwelling approvals are still falling short

    08 Jan 2025

New dwelling approvals are still falling short – whilst up 6% on last year...

How to shift your mindset and create lasting wealth

How to shift your mindset and create lasting wealth

    07 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Are you tired of the rat race and eager to discover the...

Australia’s Population Boom: Opportunity or Challenge?

Australia’s Population Boom: Opportunity or Challenge?

    07 Jan 2025

Key takeaways The population is rapidly approaching 30 million, with strong net overseas migration...

5 things you can do today to become more successful tomorrow

5 things you can do today to become more successful tomorrow

    06 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Do you know what is so interesting about success? When I look...

What 2024 Taught Us About the Property Market

What 2024 Taught Us About the Property Market

    06 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Property prices rose 5.5% nationally, reflecting a shift to more sustainable growth...

How Shrinking Social Circles Reflect a Deeper Financial Strain

How Shrinking Social Circles Reflect a Deeper Financial Strain

    05 Jan 2025

We often hear about rising interest rates, skyrocketing housing prices, and inflation biting into...

Trump’s Tariff Move Could Change the Game for Aussie Property Investors

Trump’s Tariff Move Could Change the Game for Aussie Property Investors

    05 Jan 2025

What happens in America rarely stays in America. When Donald Trump, as President-elect, proposed...

Warning – Avoid these FOMO errors investors make in today’s property market

Warning – Avoid these FOMO errors investors make in today’s property market

    04 Jan 2025

Key takeaways FOMO (fear of missing out) is starting to show itself – as...

The Importance of a Growth Mindset to Make You Better

The Importance of a Growth Mindset to Make You Better

    04 Jan 2025

To help you in making this a great year, I’d like to share with...

Some things that never change in a world that never stops changing

Some things that never change in a world that never stops changing

    03 Jan 2025

Today I’d like to discuss a few things that never change in a world...

The Most Affordable Suburbs to Rent in Australia 2025

The Most Affordable Suburbs to Rent in Australia 2025

    03 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Hobart continues to stand out as the capital city with the lowest...

A Balancing Act Between Migration, Growth, and Challenges

A Balancing Act Between Migration, Growth, and Challenges

    02 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Migration has been central to Australia’s economic, cultural, and urban development. It...

How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Australia?

How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Australia?

    02 Jan 2025

Key takeaways The cost of building a new house in Australia has surged over...

9 reasons property is the best investment

9 reasons property is the best investment

    01 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Property investment gives you a multitude of options when it comes to...

Can Renters Catch Up? The Confidence Gap in Australia’s Financial Landscape

Can Renters Catch Up? The Confidence Gap in Australia’s Financial Landscape

    01 Jan 2025

Key takeaways Homeowners feel more financially secure than renters, thanks to the stability and...

The 4 Levels Of True Financial Independence in Australia

The 4 Levels Of True Financial Independence in Australia

    31 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Most people equate wealth to money, but that’s not how wealth works....

What to Buy and Where to Buy It

What to Buy and Where to Buy It

    31 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Demand for quality homes in affluent areas will remain strong, particularly for...

Australia’s Birth Rate Hits Record Low – Here’s Why It Matters to You

Australia’s Birth Rate Hits Record Low – Here’s Why It Matters to You

    30 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Australia’s fertility rate has dropped to an all-time low of 1.5 children...

Sydney Housing Market Trends & Predictions

Sydney Housing Market Trends & Predictions

    30 Dec 2024

Key takeaways If you think Sydney is already full, it’s going to get more...

how older Australians are thriving amidst the cost of living crisis.

how older Australians are thriving amidst the cost of living crisis.

    29 Dec 2024

Key takeaways The economic landscape is deepening the financial divide between older and younger...

What’s Fueling the Investor Boom?

What’s Fueling the Investor Boom?

    29 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Queensland now accounts for 23% of all investor loans over the past...

Dispelling 20 Australian Real Estate Myths

Dispelling 20 Australian Real Estate Myths

    28 Dec 2024

Key takeaways While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their...

Plunger, espresso, filter? Just because your coffee is bitter, doesn’t mean it’s ‘stronger’

Plunger, espresso, filter? Just because your coffee is bitter, doesn’t mean it’s ‘stronger’

    28 Dec 2024

Coffee – one bean with many possibilities. A big choice is how to brew...

What Would Warren Buffett Say About Investing in the Melbourne Property Market?

What Would Warren Buffett Say About Investing in the Melbourne Property Market?

    27 Dec 2024

Key takeaways If Warren Buffett, arguably the world’s most successful investor, were evaluating the...

Australia’s birth rate falls to an all-time low

Australia’s birth rate falls to an all-time low

    27 Dec 2024

A recent data release from the ABS shows Australia’s birth rate reached its lowest...

Australians Are Ready to Punish Politicians Who Fail to Tackle the Housing Crisis

Australians Are Ready to Punish Politicians Who Fail to Tackle the Housing Crisis

    26 Dec 2024

Key takeaways The housing crisis is now a deeply personal issue for millions of...

Wherever you are, be there

Wherever you are, be there

    26 Dec 2024

One of the major reasons why we fail to find happiness or to create...

Lessons from the Wealth Building Report

Lessons from the Wealth Building Report

    25 Dec 2024

Key takeaways The average Australian household net worth has reached $1.58 million, placing the...

The 20 Best Suburbs to Invest in Brisbane in 2025

The 20 Best Suburbs to Invest in Brisbane in 2025

    25 Dec 2024

If you’re considering investing in Brisbane’s property market but don’t know where to start...

Must watch Christmas Lights “Gangnam Style”

Must watch Christmas Lights “Gangnam Style”

    24 Dec 2024

The custom of Christmas lights goes back to when Christmas trees were decorated with candles....

Household income by state – how do you compare?

Household income by state – how do you compare?

    24 Dec 2024

Not a lot of commentary on this post. Thank goddess I can hear many...

The 50-Year Surge in Property Prices

The 50-Year Surge in Property Prices

    23 Dec 2024

Key takeaways In the last 50 years, house prices in Australia’s capital cities soared...

15 habits that transformed 177 average people into self-made millionaires in just 12 years

15 habits that transformed 177 average people into self-made millionaires in just 12 years

    23 Dec 2024

Your daily habits are the reason you are rich, poor or stuck in the...

How Australia’s Property Market Changed in 2024 – in 10 charts

How Australia’s Property Market Changed in 2024 – in 10 charts

    22 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Property prices grew every month in 2024 despite high interest rates, but...

Where Buyer Interest is Soaring

Where Buyer Interest is Soaring

    22 Dec 2024

The Australian property market is buzzing with activity in unexpected places, as buyers shift...

Dispelling the property myth that you make money when you buy your property

Dispelling the property myth that you make money when you buy your property

    21 Dec 2024

Key takeaways There’s a myth that you make your money on a piece of...

The 8 Best Property Investment Strategies in Australia

The 8 Best Property Investment Strategies in Australia

    21 Dec 2024

Buying a property is not an investment strategy. Building a property investment portfolio involves...

How AI is changing a real estate in Europe

How AI is changing a real estate in Europe

    20 Dec 2024

How AI is changing a real estate in Europe is a hot topic these...

Shocking Homelessness Figures Demand Urgent Government Action

Shocking Homelessness Figures Demand Urgent Government Action

    20 Dec 2024

Why are so many Australians left without a place to call home? The latest...

International Students Aren’t the Culprit in Australia’s Housing Crisis – Here’s What Really Matters

International Students Aren’t the Culprit in Australia’s Housing Crisis – Here’s What Really Matters

    19 Dec 2024

Why are we blaming international students for Australia’s housing crisis? In recent years, as...

[PODCAST] Property Winners, Losers and Predictions for 2025. A Big Picture Guide with Pete Wargent

[PODCAST] Property Winners, Losers and Predictions for 2025. A Big Picture Guide with Pete Wargent

    19 Dec 2024

In this “Big Picture” episode of my podcast I get together with leading financial...

The Truth About Australia’s Middle Class: A Society in Crisis

The Truth About Australia’s Middle Class: A Society in Crisis

    18 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Australia’s once-thriving middle class is diminishing, with society shifting from a bell...

Are you using only half of your brain?

Are you using only half of your brain?

    18 Dec 2024

Have you ever seen pictures or video footage of people who were in “shock” following...

[PODCAST] What Will 2025 Bring for Australian Real Estate? Your Big Picture Guide with Pete Wargent 

[PODCAST] What Will 2025 Bring for Australian Real Estate? Your Big Picture Guide with Pete Wargent 

    17 Dec 2024

In this special end-of-year episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, we take a step...

Where do you go for your intellectual feast?

Where do you go for your intellectual feast?

    17 Dec 2024

Pity the man who has a favourite restaurant, but not a favourite author. He’s...

What Does 2025 Hold for Australia’s Property Market? Discover Ray White’s Predictions

What Does 2025 Hold for Australia’s Property Market? Discover Ray White’s Predictions

    16 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Interest rates are likely to ease, boosting buyer activity and improving affordability....

Stress Can Be a Good Thing or a Bad Thing

Stress Can Be a Good Thing or a Bad Thing

    16 Dec 2024

Imagine you’re part of a group of cavemen, walking through the tall grass in...

Do They Have A Conflict of Interest in Australia’s Housing Crisis?

Do They Have A Conflict of Interest in Australia’s Housing Crisis?

    15 Dec 2024

Key takeaways A significant portion of Australian federal politicians own multiple properties, with over...

Thinking Like a Farmer | Jim Rohn

Thinking Like a Farmer | Jim Rohn

    15 Dec 2024

One of the difficulties we face in our industrialized age is the fact we’ve lost...

Are all those other property investors crazy?

Are all those other property investors crazy?

    14 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Australians spend $1.9 billion on lotto every year, and 76% of them...

instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don’t overfill the kettle)

instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don’t overfill the kettle)

    14 Dec 2024

How you prepare your coffee at home (and wash up the mugs) can have...

Don’t fall for this investment trap!

Don’t fall for this investment trap!

    13 Dec 2024

Key takeaways One of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of property investing is...

Here are 10 reasons why you’re broke

Here are 10 reasons why you’re broke

    13 Dec 2024

Life is expensive. The cost of living seems to be increasing almost as swiftly...

A year of waning demand, rising supply and waiting for interest rates to fall

A year of waning demand, rising supply and waiting for interest rates to fall

    12 Dec 2024

Key takeaways The Australian housing market demonstrated surprising resilience throughout 2024, but slowed toward...

Dr. Andrew Wilson’s Predictions for 2025

Dr. Andrew Wilson’s Predictions for 2025

    12 Dec 2024

 It’s customary at the end of the year to look back at the year...

How Demographic Shifts Will Reshape Australian Housing Markets

How Demographic Shifts Will Reshape Australian Housing Markets

    11 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Family formation, midlife career shifts, and retirement are pivotal life stages shaping...

The 1% Will Always Control the Wealth Because They Know How

The 1% Will Always Control the Wealth Because They Know How

    11 Dec 2024

I just finished reading an article complaining about the rich. The author was upset...

No gift of rate cuts from the RBA this December

No gift of rate cuts from the RBA this December

    10 Dec 2024

The hopes for a December rate cut were slim leading into today’s meeting, with...

Being Fruitful | Jim Rohn

Being Fruitful | Jim Rohn

    10 Dec 2024

Over the years I’ve learned to challenge my audiences to turn their response to...

9 biases that property investors must overcome

9 biases that property investors must overcome

    09 Dec 2024

Without always knowing it, property investors are pre-programmed with a range of biases that...

Why 7 in 10 Say It’s Worse Than Ever

Why 7 in 10 Say It’s Worse Than Ever

    09 Dec 2024

This Christmas, many Australians won’t just be decorating their homes—they’ll be struggling to keep...

My Worst Investment Loss Exposed!

My Worst Investment Loss Exposed!

    08 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Losing investments can be great teachers. Nobody starts out as a great...

Australians still feeling pain in the hip-pocket but there are positive signs of growth ahead

Australians still feeling pain in the hip-pocket but there are positive signs of growth ahead

    08 Dec 2024

Australia’s economic growth remains in the slow lane, at only 0.3% for the September...

Never Break The Final 10 Meter Rule When Investing In Real Estate

Never Break The Final 10 Meter Rule When Investing In Real Estate

    07 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Successful property investing is part science and part art. You can’t buy...

Coffee etiquette around the world [infographic]

Coffee etiquette around the world [infographic]

    07 Dec 2024

If you’re like me you enjoy your coffee. But did you know that coffee,...

Australia’s Most Expensive Streets Revealed

Australia’s Most Expensive Streets Revealed

    06 Dec 2024

Imagine living on a street where the median house price rivals the GDP of...

Your Thoughts Alter Your Genes

Your Thoughts Alter Your Genes

    06 Dec 2024

Genes are Apps that can be clicked on or off. The mind drives the...

Insights from Domain’s 2024 Wrap and 2025 Outlook

Insights from Domain’s 2024 Wrap and 2025 Outlook

    05 Dec 2024

Key takeaways Brisbane and Adelaide are expected to join Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra with...

[PODCAST] The Myth of ‘Easy’ Property Wealth – What Investors Need to Know, with Brett Warren 

[PODCAST] The Myth of ‘Easy’ Property Wealth – What Investors Need to Know, with Brett Warren 

    05 Dec 2024

In this episode of Michael Yardney Podcast I’m joined by Brett Warren to challenge...

A First Home Buyer’s Guide

A First Home Buyer’s Guide

    04 Dec 2024

If you’re in the market for your first home, touring display homes is like...

Why People Do Stupid Things With Their Money

Why People Do Stupid Things With Their Money

    04 Dec 2024

In my Rich Habits Study, I had the fortunate opportunity to peer into the...

[PODCAST] 4 lessons about the property cycle all property investors must understand 

[PODCAST] 4 lessons about the property cycle all property investors must understand 

    03 Dec 2024

Our real estate markets have surprised many on the upside this year– especially considering...

Life is Worthwhile if You…

Life is Worthwhile if You…

    03 Dec 2024

Four powerful little words: learn, try, stay and care. What difference can you make...

A Solution That Misses the Mark?

A Solution That Misses the Mark?

    02 Dec 2024

As Australia’s rental crisis deepens, build-to-rent developments promise more housing—but will they build the...

The path along the road to success will be littered with stumbling blocks

The path along the road to success will be littered with stumbling blocks

    02 Dec 2024

Over the last few years two friends, both “high performing” salespeople, who expressed a...

Mortgage Stress Falls for the Fourth Straight Month

Mortgage Stress Falls for the Fourth Straight Month

    01 Dec 2024

Are Australian mortgage holders finally catching a break? New data from Roy Morgan hints...

10 smart money quotes to start your week

10 smart money quotes to start your week

    01 Dec 2024

Yes, it’s Monday morning again – the beginning of another week. We all know...

6 learning fees you don’t want to pay as a property investor

6 learning fees you don’t want to pay as a property investor

    30 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Property investing may be simple, but it’s not easy. Many investors end...

What drinking coffee at night does to your body clock [Infographic]

What drinking coffee at night does to your body clock [Infographic]

    30 Nov 2024

Should you drink coffee before going to bed? I occasionally do and I thought it didn’t...

Is Rate Relief Coming? Not So Fast, Say the Big Four Banks

Is Rate Relief Coming? Not So Fast, Say the Big Four Banks

    29 Nov 2024

For Australian mortgage holders eagerly anticipating relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA),...

Will Labor’s International Student Cap Help Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis?

Will Labor’s International Student Cap Help Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis?

    29 Nov 2024

Key takeaways International students are not the primary drivers of housing shortages. They occupy...

Distinguishing the Skilled from the Lucky

Distinguishing the Skilled from the Lucky

    28 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Many property market experts are misguiding novice investors with their anecdotes of...

Warren Buffett’s Mind-Blowing Secret Revealed

Warren Buffett’s Mind-Blowing Secret Revealed

    28 Nov 2024

In this episode of Michal Yardney Podcast, I share Warren Buffett’s Ovarian Lottery theory,...

What They Want and Why It Matters

What They Want and Why It Matters

    27 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Born between 1982 and 1999, Millennials are often misunderstood and stereotyped as...

How Alex and Sarah Found Their Dream Home with Metropole’s Home Buying Service

How Alex and Sarah Found Their Dream Home with Metropole’s Home Buying Service

    27 Nov 2024

Alex and Sarah are like many young professionals in their early 30s—busy building their...

Labour that works miracles | Jim Rohn

Labour that works miracles | Jim Rohn

    26 Nov 2024

Two thousand years ago on April 15th one of Jesus’ disciples came to him...

[PODCAST] What’s Next for Interest Rates? Dr. Andrew Wilson’s Predictions for 2025

[PODCAST] What’s Next for Interest Rates? Dr. Andrew Wilson’s Predictions for 2025

    26 Nov 2024

While the Reserve Bank of Australia has kept rates on hold yet again, the...

Smart Payment Options for Property Investors: Meeting Modern Expectations

Smart Payment Options for Property Investors: Meeting Modern Expectations

    25 Nov 2024

As renters’ preferences evolve, property investors are called to evolve their approach as well....

Why Australians Aren’t Buying the Transit-Oriented Development Hype

Why Australians Aren’t Buying the Transit-Oriented Development Hype

    25 Nov 2024

Key takeaways While Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) aim to solve urban issues like traffic, affordability,...

Mastering the Four Types of Luck That Shape Your Future

Mastering the Four Types of Luck That Shape Your Future

    24 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Many people think of luck as some random, mystical force, but there...

Australia’s coffee trends

Australia’s coffee trends

    24 Nov 2024

Coffee has become an integral part of daily life for many Australians. In a...

Are These 5 Thoughts Secretly Sabotaging Your Success?

Are These 5 Thoughts Secretly Sabotaging Your Success?

    23 Nov 2024

We all have an inner voice—a constant monologue that swings between cheering us on...

Predicted Interest Rates in Australia

Predicted Interest Rates in Australia

    23 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Predictions for interest rates in 2025 vary: 2 of the big banks...

This is why Australia is Experiencing a Generational Spending Divide.

This is why Australia is Experiencing a Generational Spending Divide.

    22 Nov 2024

Have you noticed how some Australians seem to be tightening their belts while others...

Why the Housing Shortage Needs a Different Fix

Why the Housing Shortage Needs a Different Fix

    22 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Many policymakers believe that building more apartments will solve Australia’s housing shortage....

Westpac Predicts No Rate Relief Until May 2025 – Here’s Why

Westpac Predicts No Rate Relief Until May 2025 – Here’s Why

    21 Nov 2024

It looks like we’ll have to wait longer for rate cuts Westpac has revised...

The Quiet, Resilient Force Shaping Australia’s Future

The Quiet, Resilient Force Shaping Australia’s Future

    21 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Gen X (born 1964–1981) is often overshadowed by Baby Boomers and Millennials,...

How Different Generations are Shaping the Market

How Different Generations are Shaping the Market

    20 Nov 2024

Whether you are a property investor or a homebuyer, understanding what homebuyers are looking...

[PODCAST] Key Trends Shaping Australia’s Property Market in 2025

[PODCAST] Key Trends Shaping Australia’s Property Market in 2025

    20 Nov 2024

Our housing markets have been remarkably resilient over the last year, despite high interest...

It shouldn’t take this long to build a home

It shouldn’t take this long to build a home

    19 Nov 2024

Key takeaways The time it takes to build new homes and apartments has significantly...

What did drum lessons teach me about business?

What did drum lessons teach me about business?

    19 Nov 2024

When I was about six or seven I wanted to play the drums. My...

Sydney’s Rental Market Trends and Forecasts

Sydney’s Rental Market Trends and Forecasts

    18 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Sydney’s rental market faces ultra-low vacancy rates and intense demand, worsened by...

How do you know if you’ve been too risk-averse?

How do you know if you’ve been too risk-averse?

    18 Nov 2024

I believe most people spend too much of their lives trying to reduce perceived...

What Percent of Income Should a Mortgage Be in Australia?

What Percent of Income Should a Mortgage Be in Australia?

    17 Nov 2024

Key takeaways Mortgage payments vary by state, with NSW being the highest. Aim to...

Is this the most significant factor driving our property markets?

Is this the most significant factor driving our property markets?

    17 Nov 2024

Key takeaways The little secret behind whopping price growth is that owner-occupiers drive our...

12 Ways to Fail When Building a Property Portfolio

12 Ways to Fail When Building a Property Portfolio

    16 Nov 2024

Key takeaways About 70 per cent of investors own one solitary property, and of...

NAB property price predictions for 2025

NAB property price predictions for 2025

    16 Nov 2024

Key takeaways The NAB has amended its forecasts for both house prices and interest...

The Benefits of Multilingual Communication in Property Management

The Benefits of Multilingual Communication in Property Management

    15 Nov 2024

Imagine that you are a property manager trying to give your renters useful information....

What is going on with property investors?

What is going on with property investors?

    15 Nov 2024

Key takeaways New investor loans are up a strong 18.8% nationally, far outpacing the...