Category: Real Estate

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Brisbane housing market update [video]

Home values continue to trend higher across Brisbane, but the pace of gains has noticeably cooled. January’s 0.3% rise was

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Think You Can Predict the Property Market? Think Again!

Key takeaways Financial and property forecasts often fail to accurately predict market trends due to the complexity of economic and

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A Complete Guide to Property Investment in Australia

When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available about how budding investors can ensure

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How to Choose a Property Investment Advisor in Australia

Key takeaways The property market is filled with mixed messages and self-proclaimed “experts.” Many so-called “advisors” have little real experience

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How Can Off-Market Properties Be Found in Australia?

Key takeaways Australia’s property market is in the recovery phase, with strong demand and weak supply pushing prices northwards. Off-market

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The Growing Connection Between Cryptocurrencies and Stock Markets in Developing Countries

In recent years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin USD have changed how people think about money and investing, especially in developing countries.

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Melbourne housing market update [video]

Melbourne home values recorded a 10th straight month of decline in January, down 0.6% to be 3.3% lower over the

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Navigating the Unpredictable: Lessons from Past X-Factors

Key takeaways X-factors, also called “Black Swan events,” are sudden, unexpected occurrences with widespread consequences. Examples are GFC, COVID-19 pandemic,

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

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

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

Now that the RBA has cut the cash rate for the first time in 5 years what does this mean

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7 reasons for property investors to feel positive about 2025

Key takeaways It looks like we’re going to have another good year in property in 2025. However, signs of softer

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RBA cuts the cash rate by 25 basis points

Key takeaways The RBA has cut the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.1% following the most aggressive rate hike cycle

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

In today’s conversation, Stuart Wemyss and we discuss how in an ever-changing property market, you can ensure your investments are

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How Industrial Laser Cutting Technology Shapes the Future

Australia’s manufacturing sector is thriving, thanks in part to continuous technological advancements. Among these, the role of Melbourne laser cutting

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27 motivational quotes from Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and among the most profound thinkers of the 20th century. Over the years Einstein’s

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10 Signs A Property Has Problems

Every property investment carries its share of risks, but few are as potentially devastating as unnoticed structural problems. These hidden

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10 things your banker won’t tell you

When I first started investing people had a personal relationship with their bank managers, but things have changed significantly over the last

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

Key takeaways There are 7 key concepts for success. Property investment, financial fluency, and seeking professional help are among these

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Repair or improvement — it matters which one!

Why is it important to understand the difference between a repair and an improvement to your investment property? The property

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7 Critical Wealth Lessons You Must Understand

Key takeaways Many property investors have struggled to navigate the markets over the long term and achieve their financial goals.

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

The problem is, that many property owners don’t even realize this. They might not know the top furniture brands that hold

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Is Australia Ready for What’s Next?

Key takeaways Millennials, now Australia’s largest generational group, are moving to the urban fringes as they start families, increasing reliance

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

Are rate cuts coming next week, and if not, when will we get them and how many will there be?

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How property decisions significantly impact your financial plan

CoreLogic reported that the total value of Australian property stands at an impressive $11 trillion, surpassing the combined worth of

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

Watch an exclusive, time-sensitive expert roundtable on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision. I’m joined by Dr Andrew Wilson and

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Wealth Сreation Through Property Investment in Australia

Key takeaways Property investment offers low risk, accessibility, and consistent returns for everyday Australians. It provides a tangible way to

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

About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future

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

With 69% of Australian households now sharing their homes with pets, it’s clear that pets aren’t just a passing trend;

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

Key takeaways Certain markets will see a bigger boost from rate reductions than others, and it may be because of

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

With the Australian property market performing strongly over the last few years, property investors are becoming more eager to get

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

Did you know that more than 80 per cent of Australia’s houses have less than half the energy efficiency rating

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

Key takeaways Before investing in property, you must understand how the cash flow of an investment property changes over time

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Welcome Gen Beta

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

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How the Property Market Rebounded in Record Time

Key takeaways The late 2024 property downturn lasted just one month before prices began rising in January 2025. This is

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How to Sell Your Property Faster and for a Higher Price

Especially when you have a house of only a few square meters, it is imperative to know how to show

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Think We’re Building Enough Homes? Think Again

Is Australia on track to meet its housing goals? Well, the latest data says…not quite. According to the latest PropTrack

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

I’m often asked what I would do differently if I could live my investing journey all over again. I’ve certainly

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The age-bomb about to detonate in Australia

Key takeaways By 2038, Australians aged 85+ will double from 585,000 to over 1.2 million. Longer life expectancy and declining

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Are these Wealth Retreat people really crazy?

Have you ever wondered why the world any normal, sane person would set aside 5 days and pay so much

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

Key takeaways Australia’s population is projected to grow from 27.1 million in 2024 to 31.3 million by 2034–35 and could

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

Today, I chat with Ray White’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, about her 10 predictions for our property markets for 2025

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Why the Property Market Won’t Crash Despite Media Speculation

Key takeaways Mainstream media headlines about a “property crash” are exaggerated and aimed at attracting attention. While the CoreLogic Home

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

I bet you made some New Year’s resolutions. Most of us did because resolve comes easily on December 31st. But

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

Is your current home the right fit for your lifestyle – or are you struggling to find a place that

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Newer homes twice as energy efficient as older homes

Key takeaways The typical home built in 2010 or later is twice as energy efficient compared to homes built before

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Why You Need To Change To Become Wealthy

Key takeaways Many people resist change because it pushes them out of the familiar and into the unknown. The subconscious

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What property investors need to know about repairs vs improvements

The difference between repairs and improvements can be confusing for property investors. I mean… what is a repair? When does

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8 Property Investment Plans Examples

As the infamous Benjamin Franklin once said: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. And it’s really the

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

With more suburbs reaching the million-dollar mark, many potential homebuyers are left wondering just how much they need to earn

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Is Slower Growth the New Normal?

Key takeaways 2025 is shaping up to be a better economic year than we have had in 2024. Slower aggregate

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

If you’ve ever wondered how to make smarter money moves, whether property is still the best way to grow wealth,

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

Key takeaways Australia’s housing market reflects deeper societal divides. While homeowners and investors continue to prosper, renters, younger Australians, and

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A Guide for Investment Property Tax Depreciation in Australia

As an Australian property investor, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to boost your returns and trim your

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

Key takeaways Despite access to extensive data, many forecasts will miss the mark, largely due to unpredictable factors like investor

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[PODCAST] What You Need to Know About the Property Market Before 2025 Really Hits with Brett Warren

Today Brett Warren and I look at the key trends and challenges our property markets experienced in 2024 and share

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Are High Interest Rates to Blame for the Rental Crisis?

Key takeaways Despite popular belief, rising interest rates aren’t the primary cause of increasing rents. The RBA’s research indicates that

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What the Year of the Snake means for property

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

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Property market expectations for 2025

Key takeaways While the Australian property market is expected to experience varied trends across different regions in 2025, factors such

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

Have you ever noticed how good we are at doing what doesn’t work? For some (OK, for me), it’s with

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12 Fun Property Facts About Australia: Happy Australia Day

Key takeaways Beyond the stunning coastlines and bustling city life lies a land brimming with intriguing economic quirks, surprising demographic

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What to Expect This Year – Part 2

Key takeaways Population growth will drive demand for affordable housing, favouring greenfield developments on city fringes over costlier medium- or

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What’s shaking up the housing market in 2025?

Key takeaways Interest rates might drop, but don’t expect a huge boom in home values or transactions. Lending policies and

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What lies ahead for our property markets in 2025?

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

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Why Are Aussies Turning Their Backs on Apartments?

Key takeaways Despite the relative affordability of apartments, 84% of Australians prefer freestanding houses or townhouses. This demand isn’t met

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

What an unsung hero, this shutoff valve, is: a controlling end on the plumbing works. These unobtrusive pieces take care

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What to Expect This Year – Part 3

Key takeaways Inflation is likely to return to the RBA’s target range, paving the way for potential interest rate cuts

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

Key takeaways Recent years have been marked by soaring rents, limited availability, and intense competition for rental properties. There’s some

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Key Economic Forces Shaping the Future

Key takeaways The RBA is likely to cut interest rates in the second half of 2025, but the timing depends

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A Key Driver of Trends and Expectations for 2025

Key takeaways Buyer and seller sentiment significantly impacts property listings, transactions, and price trends, with regional variations playing a key

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

Key takeaways Despite predictions of a dramatic downturn due to rising interest rates, the housing market remained resilient, driven by

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

Large companies paid the Australian government a record A$100 billion in tax in the last year, a 17% increase on

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

Key takeaways National home prices dropped by 0.17% in December 2024 but remain 4.73% higher than 12 months ago and

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

Key takeaways Here are six of his best tips for parents wanting to help turn their toddler into the next

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All those people but nowhere to live

Australia’s housing shortage has reached critical levels with a deficit of over 200,000, and the gap between supply and demand

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

Bali has always been a dream destination for travellers across the globe. It is no longer questionable why the island

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Australian House Price Growth Slows as 2025 Shifts in Favour of Buyers

Key takeaways Annual price increases have slowed to their lowest levels since September 2023, making 2024 the weakest calendar year

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

Key takeaways For the first time, Queensland has surpassed Victoria as the second-largest property investor market, trailing only New South

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

Key takeaways The pace of national rental growth continued to slow in 2024, with rents up 4.8% over the year

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Refinancing a Mortgage – Smart Savings on Your Home Loan

Refinancing your mortgage can feel a bit like navigating a maze. It’s a big decision, with lots of financial jargon

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

Key takeaways With today’s transparency in property data, it’s increasingly difficult to buy below market value. Digital tools and public

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Exploring Reverse Mortgage Pros Cons – A Balanced Guide

Retirement can bring new financial challenges. A reverse mortgage is one option to explore. What are the reverse mortgage pros

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How Naive Investors Unwittingly Fund Developer Commissions

Key takeaways When it comes to real estate investing, there’s an old saying: “If it seems too good to be

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

Key takeaways One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: “Knowing

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Unveiling the Nation’s Demographic Tribes

Key takeaways Simon Kuestenmacher and I discussed how we can group people based on their behaviours, preferences, and life stages

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

Key takeaways We’re early into a new year, so it’s a good time to look back and remember some lessons

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8 money and investing lessons you can learn from Monopoly

Playing monopoly was a tradition in our family for a long time. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t come out as often

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3 Lessons I learned at Wealth Retreat

Key takeaways Opportunities to attend an event like Wealth Retreat are few and far between and not to be missed.

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ANZ now forecasts first rate cut in February

ANZ has brought forward its forecast for the first rate cut to take place in February, however, it maintains the

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

How was your year in 2024? Knowing what you know now, would you do differently? I have been reflecting on

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

I’ve always believed that the start of every year is the ideal time to consider your wealth creation goals. So,

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

Key takeaways Home values are declining after nearly two years of consecutive growth, with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index dropping

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Overseas Interest in Australian Property Surges: What’s Driving the Demand?

Key takeaways Property searches from overseas have increased compared to last year, despite fluctuations influenced by global events, economic conditions,

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What to Expect This Year – Part 1

Key takeaways 2025 is a federal election year in Australia, with the Liberal Party, led by Peter Dutton, potentially poised

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Building Blues – New dwelling approvals are still falling short

New dwelling approvals are still falling short – whilst up 6% on last year – they remain lacklustre. Some 168,000

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How to shift your mindset and create lasting wealth

Key takeaways Are you tired of the rat race and eager to discover the secrets of financial success? Have you

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Australia’s Population Boom: Opportunity or Challenge?

Key takeaways The population is rapidly approaching 30 million, with strong net overseas migration being the primary driver. In 2024,

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5 things you can do today to become more successful tomorrow

Key takeaways Do you know what is so interesting about success? When I look at people around me who are

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Best Morgan Housel quotes for better finances part 2

Did you catch yesterday’s blog with 13 amazing money lessons from Morgan Housel author of the Psychology of Money and

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How Shrinking Social Circles Reflect a Deeper Financial Strain

We often hear about rising interest rates, skyrocketing housing prices, and inflation biting into household budgets, but there’s another more

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

What happens in America rarely stays in America. When Donald Trump, as President-elect, proposed tariffs on goods imported from Mexico,

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

Key takeaways FOMO (fear of missing out) is starting to show itself – as homebuyers and investors are scared that

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The Importance of a Growth Mindset to Make You Better

To help you in making this a great year, I’d like to share with you the importance of having a

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

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

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Rental markets finish the year on a softer note

Key takeaways Rental markets finished the year on a softer note, with the national rental index up just 0.1% in

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A Balancing Act Between Migration, Growth, and Challenges

Key takeaways Migration has been central to Australia’s economic, cultural, and urban development. It helps counterbalance the challenges of an

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

Key takeaways The cost of building a new house in Australia has surged over the past few years as supply

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9 reasons property is the best investment

Key takeaways Property investment gives you a multitude of options when it comes to growing the value and income of

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8 ways you may be better off financially in 2025

Key takeaways What’s ahead for money and finance in 2025? Millions of Australians could see financial relief with changes afoot

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The 4 Levels Of True Financial Independence in Australia

Key takeaways Most people equate wealth to money, but that’s not how wealth works. You need a lot more than

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Best Morgan Housel quotes for better finances this new year

We have reached a New Year again! And what better way to start than to have financial lessons from Morgan Housel

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Sydney Housing Market Trends & Predictions

Key takeaways If you think Sydney is already full, it’s going to get more crowded in the next 10 years.

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

Key takeaways Australia’s fertility rate has dropped to an all-time low of 1.5 children per woman, the lowest since 1935.

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

Key takeaways The economic landscape is deepening the financial divide between older and younger Australians. However, with strategic financial planning

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What’s Fueling the Investor Boom?

Key takeaways Queensland now accounts for 23% of all investor loans over the past year, closely trailing Victoria, which holds

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Dispelling 20 Australian Real Estate Myths

Key takeaways While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show

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Top 10 highest property sales in the past 12 months

While many locations around Australia have enjoyed strong capital growth over the last year, the luxury end of the market

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

Key takeaways If Warren Buffett, arguably the world’s most successful investor, were evaluating the Melbourne property market today, he’d likely

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Brisbane Property Market Forecast for 2025

Key takeaways Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so

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

Key takeaways The housing crisis is now a deeply personal issue for millions of Australians, with affordability and availability at

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What 2024 Taught Us About the Property Market

Key takeaways Property prices rose 5.5% nationally, reflecting a shift to more sustainable growth compared to the higher 6.9% increase

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Household income by state – how do you compare?

Not a lot of commentary on this post. Thank goddess I can hear many of you say. Below is a

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Lessons from the Wealth Building Report

Key takeaways The average Australian household net worth has reached $1.58 million, placing the nation among the top five wealthiest

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Must watch Christmas Lights “Gangnam Style”

The custom of Christmas lights goes back to when Christmas trees were decorated with candles. These were brought by Christians into

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Melbourne Property Market Outlook 2025

Key takeaways The Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as other capitals over the last few years, but

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The 50-Year Surge in Property Prices

Key takeaways In the last 50 years, house prices in Australia’s capital cities soared by 3,435%. Meanwhile, wage growth only

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Baby Boomers Passing the Torch to the Next Generation

Key takeaways Australia stands on the brink of a monumental financial shift, as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age

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

Key takeaways Property prices grew every month in 2024 despite high interest rates, but growth slowed in the latter half

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New jobs are the key to where interest rates are headed

Where interest rates head in Australia next year and beyond depends not on inflation per se but on what happens

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

Key takeaways There’s a myth that you make your money on a piece of real estate when you buy it,

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Housing Costs Top Aussies’ Worries for 2025 – new data reveals

Are you feeling the financial squeeze? If so, you’re not alone. Fewer than one-third of Australians (28%) feel optimistic about

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How AI is changing a real estate in Europe

How AI is changing a real estate in Europe is a hot topic these days, and it’s reshaping how we

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Adelaide housing market update [video]

Key takeaways In November: Adelaide dwelling values rose by 0.8% Over the quarter: Dwelling values increased by 2.8% Over the

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Perth housing market update [video]

Key takeaways In November: Perth dwelling values rose by 1.1% Over the quarter: Dwelling values increased by 3.0% Over the

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

Why are we blaming international students for Australia’s housing crisis? In recent years, as housing affordability has worsened across Australia,

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

Key takeaways Australia’s once-thriving middle class is diminishing, with society shifting from a bell curve (dominated by a strong middle

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Shocking Homelessness Figures Demand Urgent Government Action

Why are so many Australians left without a place to call home? The latest homelessness data released by the Australian

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Where do you go for your intellectual feast?

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

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Sydney housing market update [video]

With values flattening in September and falling in October and November by 0.2%, it looks like Sydney’s housing cycle has

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

Key takeaways Interest rates are likely to ease, boosting buyer activity and improving affordability. House prices will continue rising, albeit

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What Falling Living Standards Mean for the Future

Key takeaways Falling real wages and a surge in tax and interest payments have led to a slump in Australian

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

Key takeaways A significant portion of Australian federal politicians own multiple properties, with over 40% owning three or more. This

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Australian economic and financial markets update

Key takeaways If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job

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Are all those other property investors crazy?

Key takeaways Australians spend $1.9 billion on lotto every year, and 76% of them play the lottery. They may be

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

How you prepare your coffee at home (and wash up the mugs) can have a big impact on its carbon

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Don’t fall for this investment trap!

Key takeaways One of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of property investing is having a solid strategic plan and

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The Latest Rental Vacancy Rates around Australia

Key takeaways Residential dwelling vacancy rates in Australia rose to 1.4% in November 2024, according to SQM Research. The total

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

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

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What Does the Retreat of Chinese Buyers Mean for Australia’s Property Market?

As the dust settles on a turbulent year in real estate, the absence of Chinese investors is emerging as an

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How Demographic Shifts Will Reshape Australian Housing Markets

Key takeaways Family formation, midlife career shifts, and retirement are pivotal life stages shaping housing demand. Understanding these shifts enables

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UAE Rentals & Event Planning for Holidays

The UAE pulls in a crowd for those grand holiday celebrations every year. The real estate market just keeps booming,

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8 Proven Ways to Add Value to Your Australian Home

What adds value to your house? Well, turns out a lot of things. However, there are many more that can

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No gift of rate cuts from the RBA this December

The hopes for a December rate cut were slim leading into today’s meeting, with financial markets giving just a 6%

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Your Brain Loves These 3 Habits

Bad habits impair your brain. You can tell when your habits are impairing your brain. This impairment manifests itself in

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Why 7 in 10 Say It’s Worse Than Ever

This Christmas, many Australians won’t just be decorating their homes—they’ll be struggling to keep them. New research commissioned by Master

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My Worst Investment Loss Exposed!

Key takeaways Losing investments can be great teachers. Nobody starts out as a great investor. Property investing is a learned

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9 biases that property investors must overcome

Without always knowing it, property investors are pre-programmed with a range of biases that may cause them to interpret information

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

Key takeaways Successful property investing is part science and part art. You can’t buy perspective, but you can hire the

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

Australia’s economic growth remains in the slow lane, at only 0.3% for the September quarter, keeping Australia close to recession

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What They Want and Why It Matters

Key takeaways Born between 1982 and 1999, Millennials are often misunderstood and stereotyped as entitled or lazy. They grew up

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Your Thoughts Alter Your Genes

Genes are Apps that can be clicked on or off. The mind drives the body, and the body’s response to

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Insights from Domain’s 2024 Wrap and 2025 Outlook

Key takeaways Brisbane and Adelaide are expected to join Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra with median house prices above $1 million

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Inside Australia’s Most Expensive Streets

Imagine living on a street where the median house price rivals the GDP of a small nation. Now, picture the

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An Expert’s Guide to Breaking Out of the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

Living paycheck-to-paycheck is a challenging reality for many Australians. The cycle is all too familiar: payday arrives, bills are paid

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Australian Asking House Prices Tracker

Key takeaways Total listings rose by 7.6% – driven by sharp rises in old listings. New property listings recorded an

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Life is Worthwhile if You…

Four powerful little words: learn, try, stay and care. What difference can you make in your life today by putting

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The Latest Median Property Prices in Australian Cities

CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose by just 0.1% in the last month of spring, the weakest Australia-wide result

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A Solution That Misses the Mark?

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

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Just 10% of Homes Now Affordable for Australians with Average Incomes

Key takeaways Only 10% of Australian homes are affordable for average-income earners. Median household incomes have grown by less than

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Mortgage Stress Falls for the Fourth Straight Month

Are Australian mortgage holders finally catching a break? New data from Roy Morgan hints at a turning point in the

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10 smart money quotes to start your week

Yes, it’s Monday morning again – the beginning of another week. We all know money isn’t the most important thing

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

Key takeaways Property investing may be simple, but it’s not easy. Many investors end up paying a huge “learning fee”

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The Senate has passed the Help to Buy housing scheme. It will help, but not much

Having finally stared down Greens resistance in the final sitting week of the year, the Albanese government looks set to

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

For Australian mortgage holders eagerly anticipating relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), there’s been a shift in the

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Success Isn’t Easy – And That’s Where the Value Lies

Key takeaways In both life and investment, it’s the journey through difficulty that builds our future. Embrace the challenge, because

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Distinguishing the Skilled from the Lucky

Key takeaways Many property market experts are misguiding novice investors with their anecdotes of easy wealth accumulation, and they also

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The differences between successful and unsuccessful people

Ever sat and really thought about the traits, values and differences between successful and unsuccessful people? It may seem obvious

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7 Questions To Ask Your Builder

The quality of the builder is key to an easy, stress-free, cost-effective building experience. For those who’ve never built before,

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16 things to make you happier and more successful

When it comes to happiness, some things will make people happier than others. The same is true for success, which

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

While the Reserve Bank of Australia has kept rates on hold yet again, the big question is—how much longer will

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Labour that works miracles | Jim Rohn

Two thousand years ago on April 15th one of Jesus’ disciples came to him and said it was time to

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Smart Payment Options for Property Investors: Meeting Modern Expectations

As renters’ preferences evolve, property investors are called to evolve their approach as well. Responding to a world where digital

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How to tell a truly bad mistake from a meaningful one

There are moments in life when we think, “I have made a terrible mistake” or even, “Oh God, things could

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Mastering the Four Types of Luck That Shape Your Future

Key takeaways Many people think of luck as some random, mystical force, but there are different types of luck and

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How to Become a Millionaire in Australia

Want to know how to become a millionaire? Well…Jaime Tardy interviewed more than 120 millionaires to learn the “secrets” of

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Are These 5 Thoughts Secretly Sabotaging Your Success?

We all have an inner voice—a constant monologue that swings between cheering us on and, unfortunately, holding us back. This

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Australia’s coffee trends

Coffee has become an integral part of daily life for many Australians. In a recent study, we found that a

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Predicted Interest Rates in Australia

Key takeaways Predictions for interest rates in 2025 vary: 2 of the big banks forecast gradual rate cuts starting in

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When you expect failure, fear loses its power over you

One of the biggest things holding people back from the pursuit of success is the fact that they fear failure.

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Why the Housing Shortage Needs a Different Fix

Key takeaways Many policymakers believe that building more apartments will solve Australia’s housing shortage. But that approach doesn’t address the

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The 5 email habits that will turn your life around

Remember when people made phone calls? Whenever you needed to know something, you just picked up the phone and called

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The Quiet, Resilient Force Shaping Australia’s Future

Key takeaways Gen X (born 1964–1981) is often overshadowed by Baby Boomers and Millennials, but they hold key leadership positions

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The Male Midlife Crisis

OK, we all know that middle age can be stressful and that left untreated, it can kill you. But what

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It shouldn’t take this long to build a home

Key takeaways The time it takes to build new homes and apartments has significantly increased over the past 15 years.

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

Our housing markets have been remarkably resilient over the last year, despite high interest rates even though the RBA didn’t

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Sydney’s Rental Market Trends and Forecasts

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

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What did drum lessons teach me about business?

When I was about six or seven I wanted to play the drums. My parents went out and bought me

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

I believe most people spend too much of their lives trying to reduce perceived financial risk. The opportunity cost of

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Inspiration quotes on reaching your goals

Reaching your goals starts with you – you’re willing to believe and give it your all. Some of the greatest

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Is this the most significant factor driving our property markets?

Key takeaways The little secret behind whopping price growth is that owner-occupiers drive our property markets forward. They own close

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Australian housing market update [CoreLogic’s video]

Key takeaways Home prices have seen a notable increase of 5% compared to the same period last year. This rise