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%...
[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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Win at Property by Doing Less: The Control Paradox
Key takeaways Many investors believe that being “hands-on” means they’re in control. But the harder they try to manage every...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Albanese government sets unchanged 185,000 intake under permanent migration program
The government will keep the permanent migration level for 2025-26 at 185,000, the same level as the previous financial year....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
4 harsh realities newbie property investors should know
There’s a reason they call property investing “as safe as houses”, right? It’s because generally, buying property – provided you...
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...
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...
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 —...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
2 Million Aussie Properties at Risk – Is Yours One of Them?
Australia’s property market is facing a new and growing threat—one that can’t be ignored by investors, insurers, or homeowners. According...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
Rates finally fall, but stretched affordability to keep housing market in check
Key takeaways This is the third cut in the current easing cycle, in what was always expected to be cautious...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Playing the long game is not always easy but it is the most powerful approach
In my book, Investopoly, I outlined 8 investing rules that if followed, will help you build wealth and avoid making costly mistakes....
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...
[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...
Values rise across every capital as growth cycle warms up
Key takeaways National dwelling values rose by 0.6% in July, with the rate of growth holding firm relative to the...
Why You Should Set Up a Family Trust in Australia
There's a common saying that you should ‘begin with the end in mind’ - this is especially true for property...
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...
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...
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%....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Do you know the Australian demographic tribes
We all belong to one - a demographic tribe. Australia is one big country of many tribes. If you don't...
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...
The issue with AI in property prediction
Some data providers are claiming that data driven AI programs enable them to predict the future of property markets with...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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....
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...
Why Property Investment Isn’t Just About the Property
Key takeaways Property investment success relies heavily on strategy, timing, and financial planning, not just the asset itself. Professional guidance...
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...
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...
What is Urban Gentrification and How Does It Work?
You’ve heard the term gentrification, and you may even have an understanding of what it means. But for investors, gentrification...
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...
40 best Warren Buffett quotes on investing, business, and life
Key takeaways Warren Buffett is known for many things: his reading habits, his philanthropy, his dedication to teaching the importance...
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...
4 common mistakes when selecting a property manager
Ask any long-term landlord and they will probably say they have experienced the highs and lows of property management. In...
4 Signs You’re Dealing with the Real Deal
Selling your house to a cash buyer can seem like a dream—no agent fees, no long waits, no repairs or...
Do you need to get up early to be successful?
You've probably read an article or two that espouses the need to get up early in order to be successful....
Exploring 5-Bedroom Display Homes in Melbourne: Spacious Living with Arden Homes Explore 5-Bedroom Display Homes in Melbourne
As families grow, work evolves, and lifestyle needs change, extra bedrooms become a necessity rather than a luxury. A five-bedroom...
The Olympic Boom Investors Can’t Afford to Miss – with Brett Warren
What if I told you that right now, quietly but powerfully, one of the biggest investment opportunities in Australian property...
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...
Richard Branson’s 10 Steps on how to achieve your goals
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He founded the Virgin Group, which controls...
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...
[PODCAST] Brace Yourself: The Tax Review Could Hit Your Wealth Harder Than You Think
We’re now on the brink of what could be the biggest shake-up to the Australian tax system since the GST...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
[PODCAST] The Shocking Truth About Australia’s Gender Wealth Gap – with Sarah Megginson
Today, women live longer than men, but retire with far less money. And despite all the progress we've made, Australia's...
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...
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...
How to Bid at a House Auction
I am sure you have been bombarded over the years with articles about how to bid at a house auction....
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The miracle of personal development
Today I'd like to share with you one of the biggest "Ah-Ha's" I ever experienced. You see...I've been running my Mentorship...
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...
10 Money Lessons From Warren Buffett [Infographic]
Key takeaways We share 10 money lessons from Warren Buffet in this infographic: 1. Spend wisely 2. No one cares...
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...
Smart Strategy or Just a Trend? With Stuart Wemyss
We’ve all heard the phrase “rent money is dead money,” right? But is it really? As property prices surge and...
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...
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...
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...
[PODCAST] 15 Years of Your Mortgage Goes to the Government — What That Means for Australia’s Housing Crisis with Tim Reardon
Did you know that for the first 15 years of your mortgage, you're working mostly for the taxman, not your...
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...
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...
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...
10 Warren Buffett Quotes for Better Investing
Warren Buffett is obviously incredibly successful. He’s probably the most successful investor of modern times, having built his wealth long-term...
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...
5 Common Landscape Design Styles for Australian Properties
Landscape design is absolutely crucial for property owners to consider. A home’s exterior can increase property value, improve curb appeal,...
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...
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...
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...
[PODCAST] Why Being a Landlord Just Got Harder (and What You Can Do About It) with Leanne Jopson
If you’re a property investor, I have an important question for you… When was the last time you thought seriously...
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...
[PODCAST] Boomers Had It Easier and Took All the Good Properties, With Simon Kuestenmacher
If you’ve ever felt like you’re playing a game of property monopoly in Australia, but someone else got to pass...
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...
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...
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...
Could 10-Year Interest-Only Loans Be the Lifeline Property Investors Need?
Key takeaways When a lender comes out offering a 10-year interest-only (IO) home loan, it naturally raises a few eyebrows,...
Governments policies are driving residential property prices out of reach
Key takeaways The dream of home ownership , or even just affordable renting, is slipping further out of reach. The...
The Art Of War for Property Investors
What if I told you there's a book that's been on the best-seller list for close to 2,000 years? It’s...
Australia’s Population Just Grew by 445,000 – Here’s What That Means for Property Investors
Key takeaways Australia’s population grew by 445,800 people in 2024, bringing the total to 27.4 million. Net overseas migration made...
When to Hire Removalist Services During a Property Flip
Flipping a property means working on a tight schedule. You must know when to hire removalist services to avoid delays...
What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
Key takeaways Many Australians wrongly assume things will "work themselves out" after death. Without a valid Will, you're considered to...
You only need to be a little bit better than the competition
Those with a slight edge own the world. As I discovered from my Rich Habits research, those who possess some...
A New Chapter of Growth, Balance, and Challenge
Key takeaways Property prices across Australia’s capitals are forecast to rising over the next year by Domain, but at a...
[PODCAST] Taxed on Money You Never Made? Why This Super Change Should Scare Every Investor – With Ken Raiss
Today, I want to talk about something that’s really flying under the radar—but it shouldn’t be. Imagine being taxed on...
Migration Isn’t Just an Economic Story—It’s a Freedom Story
Key takeaways Migration reflects human ambition, courage, and hope, not merely bureaucracy or border policy. As Simon Kuestenmacher said: “Migration...
True success is about overcoming adversity
A lot of people think that success is an event. One magical, transformational event. She or he was an overnight...
Why Energy-Efficient Homes Are Australia’s Hottest Property Trend
Key takeaways We’re experiencing a structural shift in the Australian property market—not just a passing trend. Energy-efficient homes have moved...
[PODCAST] Why More Property Investors Are Getting into Small Developments – Greg Hankinson
Have you ever wondered if property development could be your next big wealth accelerator? You’ve probably heard the success stories...
The #1 Regret Property Sellers Have — And How You Can Avoid It
We often talk about the challenges buyers face — from securing finance to entering a competitive market. But selling a...
Buyers Falling Nearly $1 Million Short in Top Suburbs
Key takeaways Melbourne’s property market is increasingly split: *Inner-city, blue-chip suburbs like Boroondara and Stonnington-West are pricing out many buyers....
Here’s why Gen-X need to start thinking about retirement
Key takeaways Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981, is often referred to as Australia's forgotten middle child. They are...
Inspirational quotes by Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is an investment guru and one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the world. Here...
Brisbane’s Property Market Is Booming—But Buyers Are Being Left Behind
Key takeaways Brisbane’s house prices are rising faster than buyer budgets, especially in inner suburbs. Within 10km of the CBD,...
How you see the world has a significant effect on your success
There are, broadly speaking, two ways to see the world and these have a great influence on how successful you...
The Right Property for This Stage?
Key takeaways With inflation now under control and interest rates likely to drop another two through or even four times...
Warren Buffet’s 3 Step Strategy for Success
One day Warren Buffet was sitting in the cockpit of his plane with his pilot, Mike Flint. They were having...
Buying an Investment Property in Australia (Step-by-Step)
Are you an expat considering buying an investment property in Australia? Well… you’re not alone. Since the pandemic lockdowns eased...
The Property Investor’s Secret Weapon, with Brett Warren
Imagine this… You’ve got a strong property portfolio, you're working hard, and the market is looking good. Then – boom...
How Millennials Are Reinventing the Great Australian Dream
Key takeaways Once accused of abandoning suburbia, millennials are now embracing it — just on a later timeline. They delayed...
How big is your home?
Aussies like their space. Always have. In fact, according to the latest data from World Population Review, Australia ranks number...
7 tax tips for the end of the financial year
Smart property investors use all the legal tax rules to minimize their cash flow leakage and maximise their deductions. The...
[PODCAST] What the rich won’t tell you. The truth behind building massive wealth
While most of us want to become rich and successful, it’s really not as easy as many suggest on social...
What Australia’s Top Demolition Suburbs Are Telling Us About the Next Phase of the Property Cycle
Key takeaways Gentrification is a powerful force in our property markets. Knockdown-rebuild activity often precedes gentrification and capital growth, offering...
What’s Really Holding You Back? (Hint: It’s Not the Market)
Let me share something personal with you… I almost failed English in school. That’s not an exaggeration—it’s the truth. And...
Melbourne’s Population is Booming—Here’s What That Means for Property Investors
Key takeaways Melbourne is on track to hit 9 million people by 2050, overtaking Sydney and becoming Australia’s largest city....
Top 10 Nuggets Of Buffett Wisdom For Life Success
Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is regarded as the most successful investor of the...
What makes an “investment grade” property?
Key takeaways There are 11 million dwellings in Australia with a total value of over $111trillion, but not all properties...
Extreme weather events have slowed economic growth, adding to the case for another rate cut
Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, growing by just 0.2% as government spending slowed and extreme weather events...
Don’t base decisions on property data!
Key takeaways Property data often lacks the same level of reliability as share market data, so it's important to combine...
Buying a Home Now Takes 8 Years’ Salary — Here’s What That Really Means (and What Smart Investors Should Do About It)
Key takeaways According to AHURI, it now takes 8 years of average full-time earnings to afford the typical Australian home....
Why the Government’s Super Tax on Unrealised Gains Should Alarm Every Australian Investor
Key takeaways The federal government proposes taxing unrealised capital gains in super accounts over $3 million at 30%, doubling the...
[PODCAST] Resurgence of investment-grade apartment prices in Melbourne–Stuart Wemyss
Are Melbourne apartments the most underrated investment opportunity for 2025? For years now, investors and homebuyers alike have steered clear...
Why It’s Time to Sync Immigration with Housing Strategy
Key takeaways We’re welcoming record migration—446,000 people last year alone—without planning for where they’ll live, work, or study. This disconnect...
