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Australia’s property markets are navigating a critical juncture as we head deeper into 2025, with mixed signals emerging from the broader economy. On the one hand, inflation is coming under control, and the RBA is tipped to cut interest rates this week. On the other hand, our economy is strong, with significant job creation and…
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Brisbane has quietly but powerfully emerged from the shadows of Sydney and Melbourne and proven itself as a property market heavyweight. While the southern capitals tend to grab many of the headlines, Brisbane real estate has delivered solid, sustainable growth over the last few years and it’s still going strong. Now, with population surging, infrastructure…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone — and you’re certainly not too late. Melbourne continues to rank as one of Australia’s most desirable cities for property investors, and for good reason. It’s a world-class, vibrant, and growing city with strong population growth, a diverse economy, and a robust long-term property…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…
Warren Buffett is retiring – but his investment strategy probably won’t work for you. Sure, he’s the Oracle of Omaha – the patron saint of value investing. The man who turned a struggling textile mill into a $900+ billion behemoth. Warren Buffett isn’t just a legend—he’s a category of one. And now, after decades of…
We are in new territory for our housing markets. When we look back in a few years, it will be clear that 2025 was a year when property values and rents rose strongly in the second half. I see us heading into a property ”Supercycle” I’m not suggesting we’ll have a boom, but a Supercycle…
When we think of global conflict, we usually focus on tanks, troops, or treaties. But every now and then, the real battlefield lies in something far less obvious — birth rates, life expectancy, and population pyramids. And right now, the most pressing challenge Vladimir Putin faces isn’t NATO, it’s Russia’s ticking demographic time bomb. In…
Do you want more money? Most Australians do. But for most their problem is not earning more money, it’s keeping the money they’ve earned. What are they doing wrong? Well… usually it’s their bad money habits that let them down, so here are 25 personal finance tips you should follow: 1. Start by paying better…
If you’re confused about cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as an investment, you’re not alone. What you’re about to read is a property expert’s take on crypto, so I’m not sure if it’s worth more than your hairdresser’s take on physical fitness. I don’t profess to be an expert, but let me give you some…
I expect that the current slower phase of the property cycle to come to an end at which time I expect the value of many properties to increase significantly in value again. I have no idea when this will happen. Now just to make things clear…those aren’t contradictory statements. The first is an expectation, the…
