Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Today's show is aimed at helping you become a better investor, entrepreneur, or business person with the help of the wealth lessons in Morgan Housel's book, The Psychology of Money. Rather than property or finance strategies, Housel's book is about the principles of behavioral finance. Understanding the effects of psychology on investors and financial markets can give you important insights and he...

Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently in 2023? In this episode, we reflect on the pivotal lessons of the past year, providing 23 key insights that have reshaped our real estate investment strategies. From the intricate analysis of diverse Australian property cycles to the crafting of tailored strategic plans, we dissect the forces influencing market dynamics and how to le...

Today I want to share some top wealth-creating insights that Brett Warren and I gained at Wealth Retreat. This is Australia's number one learning and networking event for already successful property investors, businesspeople, and entrepreneurs, which we held on the Gold Coast in April last year. As I spoke to many of the attendees from previous years, I was blown away and humbled by the feedback a...

Now here's a question for you - what sort of returns can you expect from your property investments over the next decade? In today's episode, independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss provides an insightful exploration into what you can expect in the coming years. Unpacking the Next Decade of Property Investment Returns With a deep dive into data-driven analysis, historical trends, and potential...

Maybe you're too biased to become a successful property investor? What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that we can sometimes be our own worst enemy as property investors? It's not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we consider, or the investments we miss out on, but rather, it's due to the way we think. By the last count, I've read that there are 188 types of these fallible m...

Homeownership is looking further out of reach for anyone without family wealth, as over the last few years property prices kept growing and wages fail to keep up. Over the last decade or so property prices keep growing and wages failed to keep up and over the last few years affordability seems to have decreased as interest rates keep increasing. Is it really harder to get into the property market...

Many people are continually in pursuit of financial freedom. Yet, only a few seem to understand the true path to this seemingly elusive destination. It's not just about earning more or saving more; it's about cultivating the right mindset. I'm going to start today's show with a bold claim. I'm going to suggest that this is probably going to be one of the most important podcast episodes you're goin...

In today's show, I want to discuss with you the five levels of investing, a framework that I have created to help you understand where you are on your journey and to help you make sure you reach the top level as a successful investor. Then I'm going to share some interesting information with you about the tsunami of wealth Baby Boomers are expected to leave their children. Do you understand the Fi...

In today's show, I want to discuss with you the five levels of investing, a framework that I have created to help you understand where you are on your journey and to help you make sure you reach the top level as a successful investor. Then I'm going to share some interesting information with you about the tsunami of wealth Baby Boomers are expected to leave their children. Do you understand the Fi...

Are you hoping to be a better investor, businessperson, or entrepreneur? Well, today's show is for you because we discussed the concept of behavioural finance, which is the study of the effects of psychology on investors and financial markets. But don't worry, it's not woo-woo stuff, and it's not technical. Instead, I share several quotes from my favourite author, Morgan Housel, and Mark Creedon a...

As the Australian property market continues to defy expectations, financial analyst Pete Wargent joins me to unravel the complexities of its current landscape. Being the first Big Picture Podcast for the new year, I want to look at the clues in the news for what's ahead for our economy and our housing markets in 2024. Insights into Australia's 2024 Property Sector and Economic Trajectory In this e...

Location, Location, Location! In today's podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of property investment and explore the importance of location in achieving long-term success. And more importantly, what makes an investment-grade location. Joining me today is Brett Warren, National Director of Metropole Property Strategists, to share his expertise and insights into what makes a great locati...

Our property markets are changing, and we've now moved into the adjustment phase of the cycle where there will be less capital growth and where, in many locations, property values are falling. So, what should a property investor do? Well, in today's show with Brett Warren, national director of Metropole Property Strategists, we talk about whether property investing is an art or a science, which yo...

It's the time of the year when many of us are looking back at 2023 to see what's ahead for our housing markets in 2024. I was recently interviewed by Aaron Christie-David of Atelier Wealth for his Australian Property Investment Podcast. We had such a great discussion I asked Aaron if I could replay this episode for you, followers of the Michael Yardney podcast. In this replay, you'll hear my analy...

We all belong to one - a demographic tribe, that is. In fact, Australia is one big country of many tribes. If you don't belong to the one, you don't survive. Some are easy to find: it might be your footy team or where you work, the way you vote, or the way you dress. But there's another set of tribes that are of interest to property investors and businesspeople - the tribes and labels that demogra...

Are you looking at getting investment advice this year? How do you know who to ask? How do you know who to choose how to choose a property advisor, how do you know how to choose a buyers' agent? These are some of the questions we answer in today's Q&A episode the first in the summer series of the Michael Yardley podcast . Whether you are just starting out and looking for guidance, or you have been...

Today I'd like to share 2 interesting topics with you. The concept for the first part of my chat came about from an email I received from a client who is confused. She was wondering in a market that's buzzing with self-proclaimed property investment gurus, how do you differentiate between genuine expertise and fortuitous luck? We live in an era where overnight success stories often mask the hard r...

If you're most like most listeners of this podcast, you're looking to secure your financial future. I was interested to recently read that Australians think they need $650,000 in their superannuation to have a comfortable retirement. By the way, this would only give him $33,397 annual income - to me that's not a comfortable retirement and most Australians don't even have this in their super anyway...

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 what rental yields can reveal ab...

Property investment is certainly not rocket science and while you don't have to be a genius to succeed in real estate, it never hurts to learn from great minds when trying to achieve great things. Renowned for his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein's wisdom extends beyond the realm of physics. On today's episode, I explored how his teachings can be applied to property investment and financial l...

Have you ever considered that women might just be better property investors than men? This episode reveals some fascinating insights into how gender impacts decision-making in property investment. We also delve into the age-old question of whether money can buy happiness and explore the transformative power of good habits in achieving financial success. I'm joined today by Tom Corley, author of th...

What's ahead for our property markets in 2024? That's what I'm going to be discussing today with Dr. Nicola Powell, Domain's Chief of Research and Economics. 2023 will go down in history as the year that a new property cycle began as our markets defied high interest rates and all the predictions from the property pessimists. But what's coming next in 2024? Links and Resources: Get the team at Metr...

Today, I am joined by Mark Creedon, business coach and mentor to some of Australia's leading business people and CEO of the Metropole Property Group. Today, our discussion is centred around a fascinating list shared by Vala Afshar on Twitter – a collection of insights that reflect the wisdom one hopes to accumulate with time. Together, Mark and I discuss the concept of success, we talk about creat...

Ever wondered why some property investors hit the jackpot while others barely scrape by? Well in today's show Brett Warren, and I shed light on strategies and philosophies that make a successful property investor. We reveal that the high-achievers do not come from a cookie-cutter background, but instead, a wide array of life stories and income levels. It's less about the size of your paycheck and...

We tend to talk a lot about property on this Podcast, but the aim of property investment is to give you the financial freedom that leads to Iife choices The truth is that your superannuation balance is unlikely to be sufficient to cover your desired living expenses in retirement, and it's possible that by the time you choose to retire, the government will have changed the superannuation laws. Toda...