What if I told you that Australia’s property market is about to enter a phase we haven’t seen in years, a phase driven not just by interest rates, but by a wave of government policy, shifting affordability lines, and a surprising surge in first-home buyer activity? According to Domain’s Forecast Report 2026, the next 18…
You wouldn’t believe how often this comes up …every summer without fail, my mother-in-law asks me – at least ten times – whether we should all chip in and buy a holiday home. And to be fair, I get the appeal. Like many families, we live interstate, so holidays usually mean piling into the car,…
Have you noticed how some people always seem to carry around a sense of bad luck? They’ll tell you the government’s against them, the banks are unfair, interest rates are too high, or the property market is rigged in favour of someone else – usually the baby boomers. That’s what I call a victim mentality….
Let’s be honest – most property investors don’t fail because of the market. They fail because of avoidable mistakes. In a world of relatively high interest rates, falling affordability, and endless noise from “experts” online, it’s easy to lose focus and make decisions that hurt your long-term wealth. So, let’s look at the six biggest…
Most people think property investing is all about buying the right property at the right time. In reality, that’s only part of the story. The real lessons show up over decades, through cycles, setbacks, mistakes, and the quiet compounding that only time can deliver. After more than 50 years of investing, advising, and watching thousands…
Every few months, there’s a story online about an investor in their 30s that has amassed a property portfolio of 12 properties…and how you can do it too. Firstly, we shouldn’t be impressed by the number of properties that someone owns, as it doesn’t tell us anything about their wealth (equity). Boasting about the number…
Have you ever wondered what the real fix for Australia’s housing crisis might look like? Well, buckle up because it might not be what you expect. Here’s a bold assertion that’s bound to stir up some debate: the only way to truly resolve our housing crisis is for house prices to keep rising. Yes, you…
If you were hoping the three rate cuts in 2025 would finally give Australians some breathing room, you’re not alone. Many households entered the year optimistic, believing the worst was behind them and that easing monetary policy would start to unwind several years of relentless financial pressure. But the reality has been very different. The…
Let me ask you something… Are you investing in property for a bit of extra weekly cash flow, or are you investing to build lasting wealth? Because there’s a big difference between the two – and getting this wrong could cost you hundreds of thousands (if not millions) over the long term. I see it…
Have you ever felt that little voice inside your head whispering, “Maybe it’s not the right time to buy”, or What if the market crashes?” That voice of doubt isn’t unique to you — it’s part of human nature. And interestingly, one of the greatest personal development thinkers of all time, Napoleon Hill (author of…
