Category: Real Estate

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

Now that the RBA has cut the cash rate for the first time in 5…

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

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

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

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

Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and among the most profound thinkers of the 20th…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways Millennials, now Australia’s largest generational group, are moving to the urban fringes as…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm often asked what I would do differently if I could live my investing journey…

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

Have you ever wondered why the world any normal, sane person would set aside 5…

Key takeaways Australia’s population is projected to grow from 27.1 million in 2024 to 31.3…

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

Key takeaways Mainstream media headlines about a "property crash" are exaggerated and aimed at attracting…

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways Inflation is likely to return to the RBA's target range, paving the way…

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

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

Key takeaways While the latest inflation data (CPI) could be enough for the RBA to…

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

As an Australian property investor, you're probably always on the lookout for ways to boost…

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

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

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

Key takeaways Yes - it will be the year of the Snake. This is likely…

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

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

Have you ever noticed how good we are at doing what doesn't work? For some…

Key takeaways Interest rates might drop, but don't expect a huge boom in home values…

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

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

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

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

Some buyers’ agents promote investing in more affordable locations (i.e. outer suburbs). I can understand…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia's housing shortage has reached critical levels with a deficit of over 200,000, and the…

Bali has always been a dream destination for travellers across the globe. It is no…

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

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

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

Refinancing your mortgage can feel a bit like navigating a maze. It's a big decision,…

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

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

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

Key takeaways One of the most common questions I'm asked by beginning investors wanting to…

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

Key takeaways We're early into a new year, so it's a good time to look…

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways Home values are declining after nearly two years of consecutive growth, with CoreLogic’s…

Key takeaways Property searches from overseas have increased compared to last year, despite fluctuations influenced…

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways Australia's population is expected to grow to over 40 million by 2063, with…

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways Rental markets finished the year on a softer note, with the national rental…

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

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

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

Key takeaways What's ahead for money and finance in 2025? Millions of Australians could see…

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

We have reached a New Year again! And what better way to start than to…

Key takeaways Australia's demographic landscape is shifting dramatically, with the elderly population set to profoundly…

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

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

Key takeaways Queensland now accounts for 23% of all investor loans over the past year,…

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

While many locations around Australia have enjoyed strong capital growth over the last year, the…

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

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

Key takeaways The housing crisis is now a deeply personal issue for millions of Australians,…

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways In the last 50 years, house prices in Australia's capital cities soared by…

Key takeaways Is Australia facing a rental market meltdown? Research shows that Australia has fallen…

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

Where interest rates head in Australia next year and beyond depends not on inflation per…

Key takeaways There's a myth that you make your money on a piece of real…

Are you feeling the financial squeeze? If so, you’re not alone. Fewer than one-third of…

How AI is changing a real estate in Europe is a hot topic these days,…

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

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

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

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

Brisbane's housing market has continued to rise in value through November, with the monthly change…

Pity the man who has a favourite restaurant, but not a favourite author. He's picked…

With values flattening in September and falling in October and November by 0.2%, it looks…

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

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

Key takeaways A significant portion of Australian federal politicians own multiple properties, with over 40%…

One of the difficulties we face in our industrialized age is the fact we've lost our…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over the years I've learned to challenge my audiences to turn their response to the…

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

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

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

Bad habits impair your brain.You can tell when your habits are impairing your brain.This impairment…

Key takeaways Successful property investing is part science and part art. You can't buy perspective,…

If you're like me you enjoy your coffee. But did you know that coffee, one…

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

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

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

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

Landlords must make a crucial decision when selecting the right hot water system for a…

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

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

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

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

Over the last few years two friends, both "high performing" salespeople, who expressed a burning…

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

Yes, it's Monday morning again - the beginning of another week. We all know money…

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

Key takeaways In both life and investment, it’s the journey through difficulty that builds our…

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

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

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

The quality of the builder is key to an easy, stress-free, cost-effective building experience. For…

Key takeaways Regional dwelling values rose 1.1% over the quarter, outperforming capital cities. Mackay (8.3%),…

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

Two thousand years ago on April 15th one of Jesus' disciples came to him and…

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

There are moments in life when we think, “I have made a terrible mistake” or…

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

Want to know how to become a millionaire? Well…Jaime Tardy interviewed more than 120 millionaires…

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

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

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

One of the biggest things holding people back from the pursuit of success is the…

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

Remember when people made phone calls? Whenever you needed to know something, you just picked…

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

OK, we all know that middle age can be stressful and that left untreated, it…

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways The spring selling season continues to wind down with end of season activity…

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

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

Key takeaways Home prices have seen a notable increase of 5% compared to the same…

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

Key takeaways The latest unemployment rate remains steady at 4.1% This will challenge the RBA’s…

Key takeaways Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) were born during a time of optimism after WWII.…

Key takeaways Residential dwelling vacancy rates held steady across Australia at 1.2% in October, according…

Key takeaways Queensland has overtaken Victoria as the second-largest investor market, now holding 23.4% of…

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

Key takeaways Although Trump's economic strategies primarily target the U.S., their effects may ripple through…

The process of human change begins within us. We all have tremendous potential. We all…