Category: Real Estate

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Bondi Junction’s Apartment Battle Shows Why We Have a Housing Crisis

Key takeaways A new apartment complex planned for Oxford Street in Bondi Junction should be a textbook example of smart

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Apartment rents are set to surge over the next few years

Key takeaways Median apartment rents across Australian capitals are forecast to rise 24% between 2025 and 2030. By 2030, 92%

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[PODCAST] 15 Wealth Myths Holding You Back – And How to Break Free with Brett Warren

Have you ever wondered why some property investors seem to build multi-million-dollar portfolios while others never get past their first

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How Australia’s Holiday Playground Became Its Most Overpopulated City

Key takeaways The Monash Institute of Transport Studies found the Gold Coast is operating 14% above its ideal capacity, making

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As the Property Cycle Turns, Luck Rewards the Prepared

Key takeaways The biggest fortunes in property are created before the main boom, when smart investors act while others hesitate.

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Many Suburbs Are Getting an Urban Makeover – Find Out What It Means for You

Key takeaways Middle-ring suburbs are evolving due to state-led rezoning, medium/high-density housing, and the rise of 20-minute neighbourhoods. These changes

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10 Inspiring Motivational Quotes About Success

Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge

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a guide for mere mortals

Key takeaways Many predictions about real estate markets and property prices are just educated guesses or misleading information. Rather than

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How Does Your Wealth Stack Up Against Your Generation?

Key takeaways Australians rarely talk openly about money, yet most wonder: “Am I doing okay financially?” Comparing across generations reveals

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“Affordable” has left the housing market – new data reveals

Key takeaways It now takes the median-income household over 8 years to save for a 20% deposit, compared to just

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Rich people are luckier

Each one of the 233 millionaires in my five-year study of rich and poor people was lucky. Fifty-six (24%) were born

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How Interest Rate Cuts Shape Australia’s Property Market

Key takeaways Each round of rate cuts since 2015 has benefited entirely different segments of the housing market, depending on

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[PODCAST] You Might Stop Working, But Your Money Shouldn’t – Investing Through Retirement with Ken Raiss

In today’s show, Ken Raiss and I discuss the evolving landscape of retirement planning, emphasising that retirement is not an

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Why More Aussies Are Living Alone And What It Means for the Future

Key takeaways Single-person households are the fastest-growing household type in Australia. This isn’t a short-term shift but a long-term demographic

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Here’s everything you need to know A to Z

When it’s time to start looking for your next property purchase, you’ll come across a lot of jargon you might

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How We Got Here—and What’s Next

Key takeaways Homeownership peaked in 1966 at 73%, but has since slipped to 63% by the 2021 Census. While the

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Deposit scheme fast-tracked for first home buyers

First home buyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are set to benefit from a major shake-up to federal housing policy,

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Are We Losing the Neighbourhood Vibe? Why Changing Social Ties Matter for Property Investors

Key takeaways 72% of Australians believe people are less interested in knowing their neighbours than 20 years ago. 62% admit

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high premiums but growth remains on the slow track

Key takeaways Homes near Sydney’s Metro stations carry a substantial premium, but growth has generally lagged over both the past

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Australia’s Property Boom Has Created More Millionaires – But What Does That Really Mean?

Key takeaways Around 1.9 million Australians hold a net worth above $1.55 million AUD, with numbers expected to grow by

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Median house prices could soar by up to $154k by the end of 2026 as buyers pile in for spring

Key takeaways Median house prices could soar by up to $154k by end of 2026 as buyers pile in for

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Here’s where you shouldn’t invest if you want property success

Two-thirds of property investors make the mistake of buying in their own backyard. Now we know that most property investors

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Will Young Australians Be Better Off Than Their Parents?

Key takeaways In the past, each generation improved economically: more education, better jobs, homeownership, and longer lives. That upward trajectory

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Construction momentum builds across East Coast

It’s been a dynamic month across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with fresh data from Cotality’s August Cordell Construction Monthly revealing

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Are We Building a Nation of Dependants? Why Australia’s Growing Reliance on Government Income Should Concern Us All

Key takeaways Over 50% of Australian voters now rely on government money as their primary source of income, whether via

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Dr. Nicola Powell on Why We Need Bold Reform

Australia’s housing market is under pressure from many directions, but one of the most overlooked barriers is stamp duty. Once

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Buy Now or Wait? How to Navigate the Property Market as Interest Rates Fall

Key takeaways The RBA is Cautious, You Should be Decisive: Rates are easing, but slowly. The RBA’s data-dependent stance means

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15 Wealth Myths that will hold back your property investment

Money doesn’t discriminate; it doesn’t care who you are or where you come from. No matter what you did yesterday,

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The Tradies Supporting Your Strata Manager

With their prominence on the rise across the country, buying a strata unit may be the next step in your

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[PODCAST] Australia’s Hottest Winter Property Market in Years – with Dr. Andrew Wilson

This winter has shaped up as the strongest property market we’ve seen in a long time, with strong buyer activity

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Home prices reached eighth consecutive month of growth

Key takeaways National home prices rose 0.5% in August, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth and taking home values

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The Poor Love To Hate Other’s Success

There are two types of people in the world: Those who hate the success of others Those who let the successes

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Housing values bloom ahead of what is likely to be a very active spring selling season.

Key takeaways Cotality’s Home Value Index rose 0.7% in August — the strongest monthly gain since May 2024 — pushing

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Quotes by successful people to inspire you

One thing many of the world’s most successful people have in common is their ability to inspire others. I hope

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What the Latest Mortgage Insights Tell Us About Australia’s Property Market

Key takeaways Investors are back in charge. Their confidence in the market signals optimism for growth, but also raises affordability

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7 Incontrovertible Truths About Building Wealth

I’ve found that becoming wealthy is not a fluke. I spent five years studying the habits of 233 millionaires —

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A Game-Changer for Property Investors

Key takeaways Brisbane’s Olympic bid is a city-building opportunity. The Games are a vehicle to reposition Brisbane alongside Sydney and

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Why the RBA Won’t Cut Rates in September – But Borrowers Still Have Opportunities

Key takeaways Headline CPI rose to 2.8% in July (up from 1.9% in June), driven mainly by electricity price hikes,

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Why 2025 Could Be a Defining Season for Australia’s Property Market

Key takeaways Every year, spring breathes new life into Australia’s property markets. Listings rise +5.9% from winter to spring (on

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It Starts with Where We Live, with Ross Elliott

Today I’m joined by Ross Elliott, a respected urban thinker and commentator, and we discuss something most politicians and planners

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Love or Leverage? How Soaring House Prices Are Trapping Couples Together

Key takeaways Australia’s property market isn’t just about affordability or investment; it’s influencing love, marriage, and family stability. Rising housing

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8 Best Books on Money Mindset and Personal Success for 2021

It has been said that the most important factors that will change where you are in 12 months’ time compared

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Top 5 Rope Access Companies in Sydney – 2025 Edition

Key takeaways Sydney’s skyline is famous across the globe – a mix of heritage landmarks, modern towers, and high-rise living

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Unlocking Value in Investment Properties with Greg Hankinson

Have you ever looked at a tired old property and thought, “There’s potential there,” but weren’t quite sure what to

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Is Capitalism Failing Us? Or Is Australia Still the Land of Opportunity?

Key takeaways Despite living in one of the wealthiest countries, many hardworking Australians are financially struggling. It’s not just numbers

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The Brutal Habits Keeping You Broke

I love the Joe Rogan podcast because Rogan cuts through all of the noise with his straight talk and common

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Understanding Warren Buffett’s Theory on the Ovarian Lottery of Life

Key takeaways Warren Buffett’s theory on the lottery of life is a powerful reminder of the role of luck in

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10 Inspirational Quotes To Start Your Week

Inspirational quotes and motivational quotes have the power to get us through a bad week. Judging by the number of

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The Truth About Australia’s Wealthiest

Key takeaways 334,800 High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) now live in Australia, a 0.5% increase year-on-year, per Capgemini’s 2024 report. They collectively

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The great mismatch: Smaller households, bigger homes

Key takeaways Most homes don’t match most households: New analysis shows 61% of households are just one or two people,

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Australians Could Slash Their Power Bills by 90% – But Will They?

Key takeaways Households could slash annual energy bills from ~$3,000 to $300 by fully electrifying their homes—installing rooftop solar, electric

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Stamp Duty is Holding Australia Back – Why We Need Bold Reform

Key takeaways Stamp duty is one of the most damaging taxes in Australia, it distorts housing decisions, penalises mobility, and

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[PODCAST] The Housing Time Bomb: Can Australia Keep Up with Its Population Boom?

Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what

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The Housing Revolution That Could Change Gen Z’s Gloomy Outlook

Key takeaways Gen Z is the smallest generation in decades, entering the workforce in a period of low unemployment. Employers

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Why Australia’s Productivity Slump Threatens Wages, Wealth and Property

Key takeaways Productivity growth is the main driver of living standards, wages, and sustainable economic growth. Without improvement, Australia risks

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[PODCAST] Who pays the most tax in Australia, Plus Clues Behind The News

In today’s Macro Insights Podcast, Ken Raiss and I examine who really pays tax in Australia, and the results may

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How to Leave a Lasting Legacy for Your Grandchildren

Key takeaways Passing on wealth is about creating freedom, security, and values for future generations, not just financial gifts. Without

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How Many Hours Do The Wealthy Work Each Week?

According to my Rich Habits Study, one of the reasons the wealthy accumulated so much wealth was due to the

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Property Management Has Changed – And Smart Investors Need to Pay Attention

Key takeaways Then vs Now: Previously, property management was mainly about collecting rent and basic maintenance. In 2025, it’s a

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Another 12 Inspiring Quotes To Start Your Week

It’s Monday again so here’s another collection of the 12 inspiring quotes to help get your week off to a

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Ask yourself, who will buy my property?

Who will buy my property? That’s the question you should be asking yourself if you want to create longer-term wealth

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Money is an empty victory

What drives you to build wealth? If I deposited $10 million in your bank account today, what would you do

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Life Insurance Supporting Property Investors On The Path To Financial Success

In the world of property investment, investors often focus on market trends, yield, and capital growth. Although these are critical

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RBA Rate Cuts Push Borrowing Power, and Property Prices Higher

Key takeaways The average new owner-occupier loan size in Australia has hit a record $678,000, up $18,000 in just three

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Profit Still the Norm, but Some Markets Lagging

Key takeaways 97% of house resales and 88% of unit resales in the first half of 2025 were profitable, the

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What First Home Buyers Are Really Facing in 2025 With Sarah Megginson

What happens when the Great Australian Dream becomes a financial nightmare? In 2025, buying your first home in Australia has

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Who Will Replace the Baby Boomers? Australia’s Workforce Crossroads and the Role of Smarter Migration

Key takeaways Over the next decade, millions of baby boomers (born 1946–1964) will retire, taking with them decades of skills,

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10 lessons you can learn from the rich and successful

Have you ever looked at the AFR Rich List or reports on the richest people in the world and wondered

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Would Australian Property Firms Embrace Stablecoins for Faster Settlements?

As blockchain technology continues to improve, stablecoins can be important tools in redrawing the way properties are settled in Australia.

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[PODCAST] The Truth About Property Investors the Media Won’t Tell You – with Brett Warren

There’s a lot of noise out there right now — the media, politicians, and even Sunday BBQ conversations seem to

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Why business structure is vital for growth

The strength of Australia’s economy is due to its small and medium businesses. In fact, there are more than two

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18 Money Rules You Must Understand

Key takeaways Even the smartest investors can be undone by fear or greed. Sticking to a proven, long-term property strategy—especially

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Why Melbourne is Set to Lead the 2026 Property Boom

Key takeaways KPMG’s newest Residential Property Outlook pins Melbourne as the standout performer in 2026. They expect house prices in

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10 life lessons from Bill Gates

Bill Gates delivered a powerful and personal commencement speech at Northern Arizona University—a graduation ceremony he never had for himself,

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Crucial money lessons every parent must teach their child

Key takeaways Introducing money concepts at a young age helps children grow up with a strong understanding of financial management.

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Home values hold firm, but dynamics differ across our biggest cities

It’s been a solid six months of gains in Australia’s housing market, and July was no exception, with values climbing

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Resurgence of investment-grade apartment prices in Melbourne

Key takeaways Apartment construction in Victoria is not keeping up with population growth. Since 2019, adjusted for inflation, the dollar

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Rich people are just better decision-makers

Choices and decisions can make or break a business, career or relationship. One or two bad decisions can and often

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More approvals, more problems? Rethinking the housing pipeline

Key takeaways Approvals are not the problem; delivery is. With 219,000 homes already under construction and completion times ballooning, the

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[PODCAST] Why Property Investors Achieve Financial Freedom — and Most Others Don’t – with Brett Warren

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly build wealth through real estate while others spend their entire

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Will Young Australians Be Better Off Than Their Parents? Delay, Decline or Just Different?

Key takeaways For much of the 20th century, there was a strong belief: each generation would be better off than

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[Podcast] Property Prices Hit New Highs – Is This the Start of Another Boom? With Dr. Nicola Powell

Have you noticed how Australia’s property market seems to have roared back to life recently? After a sluggish 2024, Domain’s

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It’s Still a Landlord’s Market – And Has Been for Years

Key takeaways Despite media noise about easing rental conditions, the data clearly shows a persistent and severe rental shortage. While

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Why you shouldn’t aim for a work-life balance

Newspapers and magazines are full of stories about work-life balance — why it’s important, how to achieve it, and why so

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Resilient rents and low vacancies keep east coast investment prospects strong

As we move through the cooler months, Australia’s rental market is showing signs of seasonal rebalancing – but don’t mistake

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The Ant Philosophy | Jim Rohn

Over the years I’ve been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept – the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study

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Home prices reached a record high

Key takeaways National home prices hit a new record high of $827,000 in July, following a rise of 0.3% over

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20 Smart quotes from Warren Buffet

Why not learn from the best? There’s a reason Warren Buffett is one of the most frequently quoted investors around.

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A Journey Through the Investor’s Mind

Key takeaways Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of our property cycle? Well…the markets are

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Buying a Commercial Property in Australia

Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns

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Why Smart Investors Skip the Hotspot Chase

Key takeaways Many of the new buyers’ agents promote so-called “undiscovered” hotspots, urging investors to jump in quickly, ride a

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[Podcast] Property Prices Keep Rising – And There’s More to Come – with Dr. Andrew Wilson

Australia’s housing markets just keep marching forward – and the latest numbers are in! Today I’m joined by Dr. Andrew

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The Practical Must-Haves for Running a Home-Based Childcare Service

Key takeaways A well-prepared space supports both safety and supervision in a home setting Paperwork and planning build trust and

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Is the RBA About to Cut Rates Again? The CPI Numbers Say Yes

Key takeaways Headline CPI for the June quarter dropped to 2.1% annually, down from 2.4%. Trimmed mean inflation (the RBA’s

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Double Act or Double Trouble? The Truth About Couple-Run Businesses

Key takeaways Around 70% of Aussie businesses are family owned, and 40% of those are run by couples. That means

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How 6 famous billionaires failed before succeeding [Infographic]

“Will I ever succeed?” That’s a question that we all have. No matter how far we’ve come, there’s always more

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Why the RBA’s Job is Only Going to Get Harder

Key takeaways The RBA has pulled off a rare feat: inflation in the 2-3% band while keeping unemployment at 4.1%.

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How do you balance ambition with happiness?

When you’re overly focused on the future and always want to accomplish more, it’s very difficult to be happy today.

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What They Reveal About Our Broken Housing System

Key takeaways Nearly 200 Australian suburbs saw median property prices rise by more than $500/day between May 2020 and May

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Three Habits of Warren Buffett That All Investors Should Adopt

Ever wondered how Warren Buffett went from selling Coca-Cola bottles for a nickel as a seven-year-old in Omaha to sitting

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The Wealth Divide is Growing and Property is the Line in the Sand

Key takeaways Income growth has stagnated, while asset values—particularly property—have surged. This has created a tilted playing field, favouring those

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Factors to consider when setting a property budget

Setting the right budget for a property purchase, be it a home or investment, is a very important financial decision.

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The Real State of Australia’s Property Market – 7 Charts That Matter

Key takeaways The Australian housing market remains far more complicated than many portray it to be. The Australian housing cycle

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The Hidden Costs of Buying Property (and How to Plan for Them)

There’s no greater financial milestone than signing a contract to own a property that you can call your own. While

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Baby Boomers Sitting on Property Goldmines – But Why Aren’t They Cashing In?

Key takeaways Despite expectations that older Australians will downsize as they age, most are staying put. Emotional attachment to the

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The 25 Best Warren Buffett Quotes. Warren Buffet Series #5 [Infographic]

To give you some inspiration for this new decade, this week we’ve be running a series of 5 infographics highlighting

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Rental growth slows despite tight supply

Key takeaways National rental values saw their lowest second quarter increase since 2020 in the three months to June –

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Warren Buffett’s Biggest Wins & Fails – Warren Buffet Series #4 [Infographic]

Warren Buffett’s investing track record is nearly impeccable. Over his lifetime, Buffett has built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the

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What Will Life Look Like in 100 Years?

Key takeaways Australia has transformed beyond recognition in the last 100 years. The next 100 will be even more dramatic.

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The Warren Buffett Empire in One Giant Chart – Warren Buffet Series #3 [Infographic]

Most people know Berkshire Hathaway as the massive conglomerate that serves as the investment vehicle for Warren Buffett’s $80 billion

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Why Property Investment Isn’t Just About the Property

Property investment success relies heavily on strategy, timing, and financial planning, not just the asset itself. Professional guidance adds insight,

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Inside Warren Buffett’s Brain – Warren Buffet Series #2 [Infographic]

What springs to mind when you think of legendary investor Warren Buffett? For some, it’s his humble Omaha origins or

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What It Means for Property Investors, Renters & the Future of Housing

Key takeaways From Jan 1, 2027: All new homes and most new commercial buildings in Victoria must be built fully

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The Remarkable Early Years of Warren Buffett – Warren Buffet Series #1 [Infographic]

For most people, the “Oracle of Omaha” needs no introduction. With a self-made net worth of over $160 billion, some

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How bad does a property need to be to warrant selling it?

If you own a property that you suspect may not be investment-grade, how do you work out if it is

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The Bank of Mum and Dad: Fueling the Dream or Risking Retirement?

We often talk about Australia’s housing affordability crisis, but one silent force shaping the market is the Bank of Mum

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Are our property markets really just a Ponzi Scheme?

Key takeaways While there are frustrations, particularly among younger Australians, who liken the housing market to a Ponzi scheme, this

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The Digital Tools Fueling Property Success Today

In today’s competitive real estate landscape, success isn’t just about having the best listings or the widest network – it’s

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Why Property Investors Don’t Think Rationally — And How Understanding Your Biases Can Make You a Better Investor

Key takeaways Most investors are not rational — their decisions are driven by fear, emotion, and unconscious biases. Emotion clouds

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What to Check Before Selling Your House for Cash

Selling a house for cash can feel like a dream come true—fast closings, no repairs, fewer headaches. But like any

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Here’s how to survive difficult property markets

I hate to repeat what everyone else is saying, but clearly, we are living in challenging times. Despite all the

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Why you can’t be successful on your own

I’ve worked with quite a few self-made men and women over the years. These are the people who have impressed

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Why Australians Have Struggled to Accumulate Wealth and What to Do About It

Key takeaways Despite living in a prosperous nation, the majority of Australians fail to build and retain genuine wealth. This

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Brisbane is now a million-dollar house market: here’s how it happened

Key takeaways Brisbane is now the second-most expensive capital city market after Sydney. Brisbane house values have surged 76% since

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How School Zones Quietly Shape Melbourne’s Property Market

Key takeaways Education isn’t just a lifestyle choice anymore, for many Australian families it’s a financial one. For many Melbourne

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Why Should You Avoid Buying a House on a Main Road?

All investors know that location is one of the most critical components of any successful property investment. When long-term capital growth

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Overinvesting puts retirement at risk

A Goldilocks investment strategy means that you are making the most of your financial opportunities without overdoing it and taking

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Six things successful people never do…. Twice

There is nothing wrong with making a mistake. We all stumble and fall now and again, yet the property market

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Why ‘Safe’ Investments Might Destroy Your Retirement Dreams

You’ve finally done it. You’ve clocked off. After decades of working hard, saving diligently, and building a solid property portfolio,

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Should You Renovate or Relocate? A Homeowner’s Guide to Deciding

Deciding whether to renovate your current home or pack up and move is one of those big life questions many

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3 types of people you must avoid if you want to become rich and successful

One of the most important decisions we make in life is who we choose to be around. In fact, there

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Why Australia’s Gender Wealth Gap Still Matters (And What We Can Do About It)

Key takeaways Australian women hold 40% less net wealth than men and retire with significantly smaller super balances. The wealth

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How Demographics Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Child Raising

Key takeaways Today’s intense parenting styles, often labelled as “helicopter parenting,” aren’t just cultural fads or generational quirks. They’re rooted

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[PODCAST] Domain’s Bold Property Forecasts for the Year Ahead – with Dr. Nicola Powell

The Australian property market has been anything but predictable in recent years – booms, corrections, interest rate hikes, and a

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August rate cut to further boost home values, but with limits

Key takeaways The RBA kept the cash rate at 3.85% in July, surprising many, but not completely outside expectations. This

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4 reasons why renovation flips often flop

It happens every year. The TV show “The Block” inspires a new wave of investors keen to get involved in

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Housing ahead – What to expect in fiscal 2026

Key takeaways Fiscal 2026 looks like a mature, fundamentals-driven market phase. The “boom” phase is over, but solid, location-driven growth

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The 9 Biggest Influences on Our Property Markets in 2025 and Beyond

Key takeaways Property markets are powered by a complex web of economic levers, social trends, and psychological triggers. Migration turbocharges

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The Property Price Gap Nobody Talks About – But Should

Key takeaways Baby Boomers bought into the property market in the 1980s when prices were under $90,000, enjoying rapid capital

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Did the Baby Boomers Really Have It Easier in Property?

Key takeaways Boomers bought homes at 3–4 times their annual income, versus today’s 9+ times in major cities. Millennials and

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How much wealth is enough?

My personal philosophy on wealth building is simple: invest slightly more than necessary to achieve my financial and lifestyle goals

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New Survey Reveals a Quiet Shift in Aussie Homeownership

Key takeaways Westpac’s latest Housing Pulse shows a quiet shift: Aussies are warming back up to homeownership. While affordability concerns

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Seven auction sins

I know that many property investors are a little intimidated by the thought of bidding for a property at auction.

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Property investment company: reduce CGT by 28%!

Typically, accountants tend to advise against using a private company structure to hold geared property investments. However, investors shouldn’t automatically

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A Big Win for Tenants or Just Another Band-Aid Solution?

Key takeaways From October 2025, it will be illegal in Victoria for landlords or agents to encourage tenants to offer

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What the Numbers Are Really Telling Us

Key takeaways After World War II, homeownership became central to the Australian identity, driven by government policy, migration, and the

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10 Benefits of Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) in Australia

There are more than 600,000 self-managed super funds (SMSFs) in Australia controlling more than $700 billion – so on average

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Are Short-Term Rentals Really the Villains in Australia’s Housing Crisis?

Key takeaways Short-term rentals like Airbnb are not the cause of the housing crisis. While there are around 170,000 short-stay

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How Global Trade Trends Influence Industrial Property Values in Australia

Few sectors feel the ripples of global trade as directly as industrial real estate. Investors in Australia have learned that

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What It Really Means for You

If you’ve been following the Australian property market over the years, you’ll know that once upon a time, a $1

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There’s More to Property Negotiation Than You Think

Key takeaways Most buyers mistakenly believe negotiation is simply about haggling over dollars. In reality, it’s a strategic process with

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The Real Cost of a New Mortgage – And What It Means for You as an Investor

Key takeaways New mortgage holders are paying up to 50% more in monthly repayments than those who borrowed the same

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The Hidden Winners in Australia’s Property Market Boom – And What This Means for You

Key takeaways The Australian Property Institute (API) has just released its inaugural Valuation Report, and it turns that long-held belief

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Mortgage arrears remain contained despite high rates and cost of living pressures

Key takeaways Despite high interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, only 1.68% of Australian home loans are in arrears, well below

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5 lessons property investors can learn from farmers

How often have you thought to yourself, if only I had more money, life would be that much simpler? Do

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What It Means for Property Investors as Million-Dollar Suburbs Surge Nationwide

Key takeaways Million-dollar-plus medians are becoming the norm in capitals and key regional centres. This means affordability pressures and a

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What’s Driving Their Decisions in 2025?

Key takeaways Despite affordability issues, rising interest rates, and fierce competition, first home buyers remain very active in our housing

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What It Really Means for Investors – And Why Melbourne’s Moment Is Coming

Key takeaways Perth’s median home value ($787,000) has overtaken Melbourne’s ($782,000) for the first time in over a decade, according

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Why Property Investors Should Avoid Cheap Properties

“If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” That old saying has stood the test of time

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Life Begins at 40? Why Midlife Could Be the Most Fulfilling Chapter Yet

Key takeaways The saying “life begins at 40” is comforting, but today’s reality is more nuanced. For many Australians, midlife

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7 Signs Your Investment Property Will Likely Double in Value Sooner

Wouldn’t it be great to know which property is likely to double in value first? Not just any property—your property.

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10 things extraordinary people say every day

Want to make a huge difference in someone’s life? According to Inc.com, here are things you should say every day

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How the 1980s Property Boom Created a Wealth Divide That Still Shapes Melbourne Today

Key takeaways Purchasing property in inner Melbourne suburbs like Fitzroy, Carlton or Northcote in the early 1980s turned out to

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How Plumbing Systems Impact Property Value in Australia

When considering property value in Australia, location, size, and infrastructure of the property will often be front and centre. While

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Australia’s Cities Are Now Among the Most Unaffordable in the World – But What Does That Really Mean for Property Investors?

It’s official – again. Australian capital cities, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, are among the most unaffordable places to buy a

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