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Remember that kid in your high-school geometry class who raised his hand and asked...

Who are Australia’s migrants? In his article in The New Daily, leading demographer Simon...

Key takeaways Australia’s rental market is experiencing a severe crisis characterized by record-low vacancy...

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

Key takeaways It’s important to know how much is in your superannuation, and whether...

Last month’s 0.6% lift in national home values marked the 14th consecutive month-on-month rise,...

Regular readers of this blog would be aware of my unwavering commitment to adopting...

Last month’s 0.6% lift in national home values marked the 14th consecutive month-on-month rise,...

The number of Millennials reaching the family formation stage of their life is booming,...

If you’re currently renting, this might sound all too familiar. However, for those who...

Key takeaways The probability of an Australian property crash is deemed very low. A...

The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate steady at 4.35% in March...

Key takeaways According to recent data, Adelaide and Perth’s median dwelling price are now...

It seems that Aussie households are struggling to clear their Christmas debts. In fact,...

Australia is full steam ahead through the next phase of the property cycle, but...

In the early days of humanity, food was scarce. So, the brain evolved to...

Key takeaways There are 3 main types of property investor As you read this...

Have you watched too many episodes of popular television shows like The Block?  Feeling inspired...

If just one state of Australia, New South Wales, scrapped its stamp duty on...

I’ve often said that any problem money can solve isn’t a problem – it’s...

Key takeaways Australia’s national property prices reached a new peak in March, having lifted...

Key takeaways It is a common misconception that insurance covers absolutely everything. Landlords may...

Key takeaways A journalist asked me what’s been the “secret” to my success in...

Who makes better property investors – women or men? Up till now, the answer...

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

Key takeaways The Australian rental market is exceptionally volatile right now, with renters trying...

Key takeaways A disturbing narrative has taken hold in recent years—a kind of “Tall...

As we step into the next decade, Australia finds itself at a pivotal juncture...

Key takeaways State governments have been sending out land tax notices to property investors...

Build a Vacation Home on Belize Land for Sale A growing number of foreigners...

I guess it’s a sign of the difficult economic times. A growing number of...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is leading a push to get private investors to help build...

Do you think much about how you spend your time? Or does your day...

Professionally enhanced images can do wonders for increasing the engagement of real estate listings,...

One thing this latest buzz of investor activity in the property market has demonstrated...

Key takeaways The Government has designed a Migration Program to address persistent and emerging...

Household wealth rose for the fifth straight quarter (+2.8 per cent or $419 billion)...

Are you an expat considering buying an investment property in Australia? Well… you’re not...

It is impossible to become rich with a negative mindset. Negativity puts the brakes...

Australia’s population keeps on booming. In fact, the population of Australia’s capital cities grew...

Demand for share housing has hit record levels according to data from Flatmates.com.au This...

Key takeaways We’re living in interesting times, aren’t we? A time of social and...

It’s a sad reality that our society seems to be more litigious than in...

Here are some interesting facts… The first car was invented in Germany in 1886...

Put your hand up if you would like to be rich. Thought so. Now...

It’s official – housing affordability in Australia is at a crisis point. A startling...

The combined wealth of the 10 richest individuals in the world amounts to $1.44...

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

Recent trends reveal a fascinating shift in the housing market: the pandemic-driven appetite for...

Key takeaways Considering a 10-year timeframe prompts deeper reflection compared to shorter-term scenarios. It...

On your deathbed, it’s too late to make wish lists. That’s the thought that...

What’s your financial time horizon? If you think about it, the average Australian has...

When you’re struggling to achieve financial freedom, rich people can feel like an entirely...

Key takeaways Over the past year, CoreLogic’s Home Value Index has risen by 8.9%,...

Key takeaways Over a quarter (28.5%) of residential properties in Australia’s major eastern states...

Renovating a property before renting it out is a smart move that many landlords...

In the past year, the rental market in Australia’s three major capital cities—Greater Sydney,...

Key takeaways Over the last decade or so, the capital growth of most Melbourne...

On paper, your investments in stocks, real estate or even cash may look like...

Despite pandemics, rising interest rates, and challenging supply issues, the Australian property market remains...

I am a big fan of habits. Good ones that is. Of course, not...

Properties in some Aussie suburbs are being snapped up at record rates as issues...

Key takeaways Just in case you didn’t know, successful people have just as many...

What’s ahead for our mortgage rates? We all want them to come down, but...

The location of your “great Australian dream” can dramatically alter your wealth-building activities and...

Benjamin Graham wisely said: The best way to measure your investing success is not...

Sydney’s housing market has shown robust growth since the early 1980s, with the median...

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

Investing in property comes with its own set of challenges. So let’s look at...

Key takeaways How crucial is it to exclusively invest in blue-chip suburbs? That’s what...

As we all know, the path to success is a long and winding road...

Real estate is one of the most prominent forms of investing that there is...

In September of 2016, my family and I moved from the mountains of Utah...

Key takeaways Housing values have surged since the onset of COVID. CoreLogic’s national Home...

What are you like in the morning? Do you drag yourself out of bed...

Key takeaways Recent PropTrack data reveals the Australian suburbs with the strongest growth in...

Australians have a national sport that isn’t played on the field: it’s property talk....

Key takeaways Over the past 13 years, Melbourne apartments have underperformed compared to houses,...

I like buying high-quality things. And for the longest time, I’ve had this sneaking...

When it comes to buying an investment property, you want to make sure you’re...

Have you ever wondered what successful people do to become…well..successful? Be they business people,...

Key takeaways Higher income earners are being increasingly caught in a rent trap as...

Key takeaways Global population has increased rapidly over the past century. This period of...

Key takeaways Warren Buffett reigns supreme as the greatest investor in history, with a...

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Knowing what you know now, what would...

Key takeaways Owner residents outnumber investors in new housing loans, indicating a preference for...

I don’t run into too many people who love to budget. And when you...

Recently one of my nephews, who has taken a keen interest in property investment,...

Let’s not sugarcoat it: caring for a child with a disability is backbreaking work. ...

In the dynamic world of Australian real estate, we’re witnessing a tale of two...

While some very fortunate parents may be in the position to buy their children...

No one really wants to pay extra for a property purchase, do they? But...

My wife and I are setting up a customs screening station in our driveway....

Key takeaways Australia’s housing upswing continued through February with the national Home Value Index...

If we manage to avoid a large catastrophe, we are living at the early...

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

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

Key takeaways Rental price growth has hit record highs, and there is now growing...

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

Property buyers in Victoria are paying 6.1 times more for stamp duty than just...

Greetings! I want to be clear that I’m not trying to scare you. I...

Key takeaways According to Corelogic research, Australia’s national median dwelling value delivered a 6.8%...

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

Key takeaways Stamp duty imposes a cost of moving equivalent to around 5 months...

Given the resilience in local and global economic growth over recent months – along...

Key takeaways With many commentators forecasting what’s ahead for property in 2024, many are...

My friends, I’m willing to bet that there’s something important you want to do....

Over the last few years there has been an uptick in landlords selling their...

Do you want more money? Most Australians do. But for most their problem is...

Key takeaways Australia’s biggest lender, the Commonwealth Bank, is forecasting 6 interest rate cuts...

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

Key takeaways Luxury houses have seen strong price growth over the past decade compared...

In today’s podcast we’re venturing into a fascinating area that intersects with both wealth...

Key takeaways The economic landscape in 2023 and 2024 has been marked by confusion...

I am about to shatter your very understanding of happiness. For some this may...

Key takeaways Australia is facing a severe housing crisis, with the need for more...

Now inflation has been tamed and interest rates have peaked, many market commentators and...

In 2023, the Australian property market witnessed a distinctive shift, as homeowners and investors...

Many successful individuals seek to mimic or model themselves after other successful people they...

Key takeaways There are 2,640 billionaires globally, with a total net worth of $12.2...

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

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

Key takeaways In 50 years’ time Australia will be older, more tech-savvy and work-lifestyle...

Key takeaways Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of...

Why are some investors so much more successful than others? While there’s no simple...

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

In today’s show, I’ll discuss the complexities of Australia’s housing market with my guest...

Key takeaways Traditionally, economic indicators such as interest rates and consumer sentiment have influenced...

We know that true wealth is much more than how much money you’ve got...

Australia’s housing upswing continued through the first month of 2024 with CoreLogic’s National Home...

Have you set big goals for yourself in investing or business in 2024? Is...

Australia’s housing upswing continued through the first month of 2024 with CoreLogic’s National Home...

I ski the back-country a lot, so I pay close attention to reports of...

Key takeaways What investment lessons did you learn in 2023 and how will you...

There are only two types of people – those who outlive their money and...

A property’s rental yield is the amount of gross rental income that it attracts...

The Albanese government decision to revise the Stage 3 tax cuts has ignited a...

We’re already well into a new year, which means it’s time that little creatures...

Key takeaways Amidst uncertainties like rising interest rates and living costs, Australian suburbs, especially...

Key takeaways The Australian housing market is often viewed as undersupplied, yet there are...

Moving to a new home can feel overwhelming. You look around at all your...

Key takeaways In highly desirable Australian suburbs, finding rental properties has become increasingly difficult...

The decision to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35% was almost universally...

It’s well known that Sydney is one of the best cities in the world...

Excited about getting a new place? We know the feeling! It’s a big step...

A panel of 31 leading economists assembled by The Conversation sees no cut in...

The cost of building a new house in Australia has surged over the past...

Key takeaways Uncertainty regarding inflation and interest rates will be a dominant theme in...

Key takeaways The opening auction weekend for 2024 has produced generally solid clearance rates...

Key takeaways 2024 will be seen as the year of when property values and...

At a time when affordability issues make headlines everyday Australians are feeling the pinch...

Securing a home loan is a significant milestone on the path to homeownership. With...

Buying a property is not an investment strategy. However, investing in property with the...

Key takeaways What’s really happening with mortgage stress. Remember all those predictions of a...

Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently in 2023? In...

Key takeaways CPI results for the December quarter show a decline in inflation from...

Key takeaways Renovating is a smart investment strategy at this stage of the property...

Key takeaways The national capital city median house price was flat at $1,089,156 over...

Today I want to share some top wealth-creating insights that Brett Warren and I...

Key takeaways Australia’s population ticked over the 27-million mark last week, a milestone we’ve...

There is one thing that the rich and successful know that the average person...

Key takeaways Despite my crystal ball being a little cloudy, let’s look at eight...

I was recently asked to distil my property investment philosophy into a few simple...

Key takeaways Sydney house prices are expected to increase by 15.8% over the next...

Key takeaways Australia’s housing market is facing a perfect storm: a chronic undersupply of...

Just over one-third (35%) of Australia’s regional coastal markets recorded housing values at record...

Key takeaways Deteriorating affordability in Australia’s housing market combined with increased stock is expected...

There is currently a shortage of properties both for sale and for rent, and...

The financial landscape will never be the same after the appearance of cryptocurrency, and...

CoreLogic’s national median rent value ticked up to $601 per week last month, equating...

Key takeaways New home price record reached: The December quarter data from Domain shows...

Key takeaways While a lot of investors are looking for cash flow, they should...

As an investment property owner, making strategic upgrades to your rental property pays dividends...

As our property prices continue to strengthen, and mortgage interest rates relentlessly rise, buying...

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

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

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

Key takeaways Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling demand. A...

Since the pandemic’s onset, finding a rental in Australia has become as challenging as...

Sydney is one of the most sought-after cities in the world, constantly landing in...

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

Australia’s population growth has rocketed back to the boom rates of the mid-1950s, increasing...

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

In this article, I’ll explain the role of the Architect and how to work...

Over the years from 2009 to 2021, the property investment landscape was richly nurtured...

The national vacancy rates increased to 1.3% in December from 1.1% recorded in November....

Considering a career in carpentry? You’re likely curious about the financial rewards. In Australia,...

Today I wanted to share my top wealth-creating insights. One I learned from our...

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

There are two types of experts in the world: real experts, and fake ones....

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

Have you ever questioned where your money went? Do you live paycheque-to-paycheque? No matter...

Key takeaways Brisbane now has the third-highest median dwelling value among the capitals, behind...

Australia’s population grew by 2.4 per cent in the year to 30 June 2023,...

Today I’m going to do something a little bit different – I’m going to...

There’s a common saying that you should start most endeavours with the end in...

It’s been a nightmare for tenants over the last few years, hasn’t it? Historically...

Melbourne property watchers – get ready to be surprised. While the overall Melbourne housing...

Every generation seems to think the next generation isn’t doing it right. They offer...