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Now inflation has been tamed and interest rates have peaked, many market commentators and property…
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In 2023, the Australian property market witnessed a distinctive shift, as homeowners and investors navigated…
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6 priceless investing lessons from influential billionaires
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The sun-drenched appeal of regional Australia, once a beacon for tree-changers, those escaping COVID-19, and…
7 Critical Wealth Lessons You Must Understand
Key takeaways Many property investors have struggled to navigate the markets and achieve their financial…
Here’s the type of property that will outperform in the long term
I’ll get straight to the point… I believe the middle-ring suburbs of our big capital…
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Coastal property prices plunge up to $600k as regional markets lose appeal
Property prices in coastal towns have plummeted as much as $614,000 since their peak as…
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It’s common for many buyers and property investors to experience analysis paralysis when it comes…
[Podcast] Stop picking on property investors with Mike Mortlock
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how the housing market defied economic indicators
Key takeaways Traditionally, economic indicators such as interest rates and consumer sentiment have influenced the…
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Have you set big goals for yourself in investing or business in 2024? Is financial…
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Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and…
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Key takeaways What investment lessons did you learn in 2023 and how will you use…
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If you’re considering investing in Brisbane’s property market but don’t know where to start or…
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There are only two types of people - those who outlive their money and those…
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Key takeaways Amidst uncertainties like rising interest rates and living costs, Australian suburbs, especially in…
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At a time when inflation is sky-high and everyday Australians are feeling the pinch and…
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the real story about mortgage stress
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Sydney property prices to soar up to 23% higher in 3 years
Key takeaways Sydney house prices are expected to increase by 15.8% over the next 3…
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I was recently asked to distil my property investment philosophy into a few simple rules.…
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Just over one-third (35%) of Australia’s regional coastal markets recorded housing values at record highs…
a perfect storm driving prices higher in 2024
Key takeaways Australia's housing market is facing a perfect storm: a chronic undersupply of dwellings,…
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Unit price growth to outpace houses as affordability issues continue to bite
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The financial landscape will never be the same after the appearance of cryptocurrency, and the…
Australia’s median rent hits new record, surpasses $600 per week
CoreLogic’s national median rent value ticked up to $601 per week last month, equating to…
Home prices hit a new all-time high; expert anticipates a new record in 2024
Key takeaways New home price record reached: The December quarter data from Domain shows as…
Why Investing for Cashflow Won’t Work in 2024
Key takeaways While a lot of investors are looking for cash flow, they should really…
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As an investment property owner, making strategic upgrades to your rental property pays dividends when…
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As our property prices continue to strengthen, and mortgage interest rates relentlessly rise, buying a…
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Key takeaways It looks like we’re going to have another good year in property in…
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Key takeaways Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling demand. A further…
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Since the pandemic's onset, finding a rental in Australia has become as challenging as snagging…
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Sydney is one of the most sought-after cities in the world, constantly landing in “best”…
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Will Melbourne’s median house price be more than $2M by 2032?
The unrefuted trend in all investment markets is mean reversion. It means that a period…
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Key takeaways While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial…
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Over the years from 2009 to 2021, the property investment landscape was richly nurtured by…
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The national vacancy rates increased to 1.3% in December from 1.1% recorded in November. The…
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Considering a career in carpentry? You're likely curious about the financial rewards. In Australia, carpenters…
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There seems to be a disconnect between what is myth and reality when it comes…
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Key takeaways With the benefit of hindsight and knowing what you know now if you…
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In an interesting twist on rental affordability, recent PropTrack data reveals that renting a house…
Believe it or not – the median dwelling value in Brisbane just overtook Melbourne
Key takeaways Brisbane now has the third-highest median dwelling value among the capitals, behind Sydney…
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Today I'm going to do something a little bit different - I'm going to give…
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Choosing the right investment property is only part of the equation when you’re trying to…
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It's been a nightmare for tenants over the last few years, hasn't it? Historically low…
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Brimming with an intriguing spark of harmony, the importance of landscape lighting hums a vibrant…
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Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax that is levied on the sale of certain…
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It's the time of the year when many of us are looking back at 2023…
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There is no doubt that we're now one year into a new property cycle and…
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Melbourne property watchers – get ready to be surprised. While the overall Melbourne housing market…
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Key takeaways 2024 will be a very different property market to last year and the…
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