This week the big story in property is confidence – both property buyers’ and sellers confidence has jumped sharply following the latest interest rate cut. It is palpable on the ground; our buyer’s agents at Metropole are seeing it, and it was evident at auctions over the weekend again. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index…
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, is not just known for his financial acumen but also for his profound insights into life and society. In my mind, one of his most compelling concepts is the “lottery of life,” often referred to as the “ovarian lottery.” This idea delves into the…
One of my early investments was a complete loss. I know that doesn’t make for ego pleasing conversation from someone who’s meant to be an investment expert, but it’s the truth. However, I’m keen to tell you the story of how I lost 100% of my invested capital many years ago, way back in the…
In what’s being described as an explosive move, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come out swinging against property tax concessions, backing reforms that could fundamentally change the way investors approach real estate in this country. They propose to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts to just one investment property…
Imagine waking up every day for the past five years and discovering your home just earned you over $1,000 in the last 24 hours. For homeowners in nearly 20 Australian suburbs, that wasn’t fantasy; it was actually reality. Recent data from PropTrack has highlighted an astonishing trend: nearly 200 suburbs across the country saw median…
Australia’s rental market tightened further in July, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.2%, down from 1.3% in both June 2025 and July 2024, according to the latest SQM Research data. This drop leaves just 37,863 rental vacancies nationwide, compared to 39,027 last month and 39,701 a year ago, signalling sustained pressure on tenants…
What’s the Australian housing market likely to do in fiscal 26? And are we staring down the barrel of a recession? I get asked about the R word a lot these days. Increasingly so. So, let’s tackle both, because the two are more intertwined than most think. The recession question First things first. Are we…
The concept of ‘living within your means’ used to be a simple way of life. In years gone by, credit cards and personal loans were much more difficult to obtain, so there was really no other option. Today, however, we live in a society that offers easy access to unsecured credit. With the average Australian…
Almost five years ago, I shared evidence that pointed to investment-grade apartments entering a growth cycle within a few years. That prediction hasn’t materialised as prices have remained relatively flat since 2020. But could that finally be about to change? My past work on this subject As noted above, I published a report in October 2020 analysing…
For decades, property development has been perceived as the exclusive domain of the ultra-wealthy, those with deep pockets, vast land holdings, and access to elite financial networks. But this myth is not only outdated, it’s actively misleading. Today, property development is more accessible than ever, and it’s not just about building high-rise towers or sprawling…
