There are a lot of property investment books out there full of advice. It can be tough cutting through the clutter to find the property investment strategies and tips that are truly worthwhile – and will help you build financial freedom through real estate. Note: The problem is some books on property investment are good,…
Much has been made of the increasing presence of the “bank of mum and dad” in the lives of Australians. We know financial support from parents to adult children is increasingly used for entering the housing market. But our new research shows parents are also helping their young adult children in other ways, including with…
In today’s episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, I’m joined by independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss, and we tackle the great debate in property investment – the significance of rental yields versus capital growth. Stuart’s insights, backed by years of experience and knowledge of Australia’s property market, guide us through this complex topic. We uncover…
If you’re like many Australians, you’re probably wondering what’s ahead for our property markets in 2024. Clearly, inflation will be with us longer and interest rates will remain higher than we were hoping for, so what does this mean for your property investment plans? Watch this special Masterclass as Dr. Andrew Wilson and I discuss:…
We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this come from? With roots in Christianity, the origins of the world’s most beloved gift-giver transcend time, culture and religion. Andrei Porzhezhinskii/Shutterstock St Nicholas It all starts with St…
There are several mistakes that I regularly see property investors make. From emotional investing to failing to mitigate risk or even failing to get the right advice, many property investment mistakes cost a lot of money, time, and stress and can even hijack your investment success. Having helped hundreds of property investors with their property…
The Christmas tree is a modern invention. It is a largely secular symbol, having no basis in the Bible. There are many trees in the Bible, from the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life in Genesis to the reference to Christ’s cross as a “tree” in Acts. But there is no Christmas tree….
What has been the single greatest obstacle stopping you from becoming financially free? Why do I ask? Well… a few weeks ago at a private client function I was conducting I had the good fortune to have conversations with a number of our Wealth Retreat graduates. I was talking with them about their experiences since…
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? That’s an important question because pessimism is a recipe for failure. A paper published by the University of Cologne in Germany in the May 2015 Journal of Personality and Psychology, in which more than 68,000 Americans and Europeans were studied, found that pessimism causes poverty. The study noted…
What would Warren Buffett say about how I approach my property investing? And why do I even care? Well… Buffett who is 93 years old is consistently ranked amongst the world’s richest people, is arguably the most successful investor of the 20th and 21st centuries, and has an estimated net worth of $117 Billion. This…
