Australians sure do like those brekkies, barbies and mozzies. We’re not talking about “actual” mozzies here. We’re defo (definitely) talking about words — and Aussies can’t seem to get enough of these shortened words. Some say we’re lazy for clipping them. Others claim it’s just Aussies knocking words down to size — ta, we’ll have […]
the role of BTS and BTR markets
Australia’s housing crisis has been a topic of intense discussion and concern over the last year. In an ambitious response, the Federal Government, along with the New South Wales and Victorian Governments, have set targets to deliver a substantial number of new dwellings over the next decade. But are these targets feasible considering Australia’s historical […]
Should You Buy Bitcoin? Ask a Different Question First
I received these two messages within three minutes of each other recently: Several years back I used to mine Bitcoin, and then I sold most of them off for a down payment for our house.I had 400 BTC at one point, which would be worth $14 million today. Needless to say, I am really depressed […]
Property development guide part 8 – Increasing your chance of success & managing risk
In this series article, I talk us through managing the risks associated with property development to increase the chances of success. I’ve found that once many property investors who’ve collected a few properties in their portfolio become keen to “dabble” in property development. They see this as the next phase in their career and determine […]
33 Lessons Learned with Mark Creedon
Today, I am joined by Mark Creedon, a business coach and mentor to some of Australia’s leading business people and CEO of the Metropole Property Group. Today, our discussion is centred around a fascinating list shared by Vala Afshar on Twitter – a collection of insights that reflect the wisdom one hopes to accumulate with […]
Everything you need to know about the state of Australia’s property markets in 20 charts – December 2023
Key takeaways The value of residential real estate increased to an estimated $10.3 trillion at the end of November, up from $10.2 trillion in the previous month. Dwelling values across the combined capitals rose 0.6% in November. Monthly growth across the capital cities has broadly eased since recording a recent high of 1.5% in May. […]
7 reasons you could fail and how to avoid it
We all fail at times – even the most successful people. I know I seem to have had more than my share of failures along the way. One of my biggest lessons along the way was to learn to take responsibility for my failures and not blame others. Another lesson was to pick myself up, […]
What does the rental yield tell you about a property?
A property’s rental yield is the amount of gross rental income that it attracts relative to its market value. In Australia, gross residential property rental yields typically fall between 2% and 5% annually. This yield can provide insights into a property’s fundamentals and therefore anticipated investment returns. What drives a property’s rental yield? Two primary […]
Why You Need a Team to Build Generational Wealth
Are you a Property Investor wanting to create a level of financial independence? Isn’t that the aim of every property investor, you well may ask? Surely all investors dream of the day they can give up their day job and live off their property portfolio. I would suggest for 98% on Investors, this would be […]
What is an A-Grade Investment Property?
Why do some properties significantly outperform others with regard to capital growth? Why are some properties always in strong demand and sell quickly? These are what I’d call “A-grade” properties. But what sets these exceptional properties apart from the rest, and how can investors uncover these hidden gems that consistently outperform market averages? As our […]