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MICHAEL'S MARKET UPDATE   What it takes to join the ranks of the world's richest 1%   I can see 2011 going down as a year that will be remembered for civil unrest. It started with a street vendor setting fire to himself in Tunisia and moved on to civil unrest in a number of countries in the Middle East. Then there were riots in London and, more recently, protests around the world against the richest 1%.   The protesters say they are opposed to "the fundamental inequality in society - social, economic, ecological - and want to change the ways that our society is structured and run so that way, the vast majority of people - the 99% - have their interests accounted for, their voices heard, their needs represented."   As many of these protesters claim our society is run for and by "the 1%", I found it interesting to read an article explaining exactly what it takes to join this exclusive club in a recent copy of the Australian Financial Review.   And by the time I finish explaining how to join the ranks of world's richest 1%, you may find you're already in it. But I'm getting ahead of myself...   Read on to find out what it takes to be among the top 1% of rich people in the world...   Read more or Play Video Market Update.   BACK TO TOP   FEATURED ARTICLES   Property investment America's property markets are sinking - By Michael Yardney   I hope you're not thinking about investing in US property!   I find it interesting that there are still local promoters recommending buying US property at a time when the American property markets are sinking. Now I recognize that there is not one "US property market", but with news of more than 1 in 4 homeowners now 'underwater' and the rate of new foreclosures up to over 10% a month, I wouldn't be putting my money into US real estate. Read more   Property investment Sydney rents set to rise as vacancy rates plummet - By George Raptis   NSW property investors are set to enjoy rising rental returns as vacancy rates hit rock bottom lows and continuing demand puts upward pressure on rent prices. Read more   Finance When it comes to finance, never say never - By Rolf Schaefer   One of the most disheartening prospects a home buyer faces is rejection. First there's the possibility that the offer they put in on their dream home or ideal investment might be declined and of course, even more soul destroying, the chance that the banks will leave them high and dry with no money to even make a deal in the first place. Read more   BACK TO TOP   OTHER ARTICLES   Negotiation 7 timeless principles to steer you through negotiations - By George Kafantaris   If you want a sure-fire way to succeed at negotiations - whether it's with your partner over who takes out the rubbish bins or for your next property purchase, then these 7 principles of negotiations will help you out. Read more   Property development Property development guide part 5 - Financing your project - By Gavin Taylor   In the fifth instalment of his series on property development Gavin Taylor, director of Metropole Projects, explains in detail how to secure funding for your project. Read more   BACK TO TOP   SOME OF MICHAEL'S RECENT BLOGS YOU MUST READ     What will the Commonwealth Games do for Gold Coast property?   Is China growing out of control?   Australia takes top billing as world's wealthiest country   World economic power swings back to America   Regional or capital city?   BACK TO TOP         Michael's Market Update America's property markets are sinking Sydney rents set to rise as vacancy rates plummet When it comes to finance, never say never 7 timeless principles to steer you through negotiations Property development guide part 5 - Financing your project   New Webcast: NATIONAL PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE Hear 6 leading Australian property experts explain what's ahead for property - what you should do and what you shouldn't.   Click here to download your audio program.   Free Property Briefings The team at Metropole conducts regular property briefings in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane to help investors understand their local market opportunities. Please click here now to reserve your place and join us.   Get Michael's New Book 4 leading experts teach you how to grow your own property investment business in this new book: What every property investor needs to know about finance, tax and the law. click here for more details.           >> subscribe >> update details >> tell a friend

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MICHAEL'S NEW BOOK   What every property investor needs to know about property, tax and the law   Contributing authors: Rolf Schaefer, Ed Chan and Rob Balanda.   Learn from Australia's leading property, finance, tax and legal experts with decades of experience and knowledge you just won't get anywhere else. This is a "must read" plain English guide to understanding "the system" so readers get it working for them and not against them.   In this new book you'll discover how the rich build their property portfolios to maximize their revenue, safeguard their assets and keep more money in their bank account.   Order you copy now!

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