Once again the annual International Demographia Housing Survey ranked Australia one of the most unaffordable places on earth. Sydney has been ranked the third most unaffordable major property market and Melbourne took sixth spot on the unaffordability index. In fact for more than a decade now international market analysts have been waiting for Australia’s so called ‘property bubble’ to burst. However most local economists … Continue reading 7 reasons why property values won’t collapse | Why most renovations fail | Something you need to know about asbestos plus more

  In this week’s show Brad Beer explains how when you are renovating you may be able to get a tax benefit from what you throw away. It is called scrapping and could make a huge financial difference to the reno. Over the last few weeks we have tried to show you how you may just be your own worst enemy because your personal preconceptions … Continue reading Scrapping schedules | Apartment oversupply | Pro's and Con's when buying off the plan | plus lots more

  We like to think we’re rational human beings. However in the last few shows we have been able to share  with you the concept that we are in fact prone to a group of cognitive biases that cause us to think and act irrationally, and this affects many of our investment decisions. Today, in a continuation of that series, Michael Yardney will examine some further … Continue reading Are property investors rational? | Case Study: regional investing | Hold on to your hats – Sydney land prices soaring | Plus lots more

  Last week we asked what is standing between you and property investing success. Michael Yardney introduced you to the concept that there are a number of biases that can significantly impact your investment decisions. Today we look at a few more that may be holding you back from reaching your investment goals and dreams There is good news for the Tasmanian market and Hobart … Continue reading 2015 so far | Signs of a Spruiker | Depreciation and property | Tasmanian housing market | Get the best deals | Bias in investing

  Did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? 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. Michael Yardney says it’s the way our brains sneakily convince us to make decisions that aren’t always in our best interests. … Continue reading Is the Sydney Market Oversupplied | How our mind sabotages investment success | Renovations | What drives investor lending?

  Smart investors target the tenants they want and make sure the property fits their needs. Find out how best to do that. As property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. 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. Michael Yardney asks … Continue reading Get the tenants you want | Start up investor advice | Capital Gains Tax | Properties with asbestos | Property Investment Principles | Bias in successful property investing

  Our legal eagle Rob Balanda has some good advice for first time buyers and Michael Yardney draws on his years of experience at buying property at auction. He has 9 pearls of wisdom for you. A question asked of me during the week about developing a property prompted me to consult with Nhan Nguyen and he talks about the steps to take to access … Continue reading Advice for first time home buyers | Buying at auction | The market in 2015 | Property development: Before you start

  One of the country’s largest lenders has revealed that it has already commenced planning for government changes to SMSF lending. What is the future? Should you be concerned? Andrew Mirams has the good oil. Michael Yardney answers a question from Michelle: “With a budget of $1 million, should I buy a spacious character apartment in one of the more affluent suburbs of Melbourne or … Continue reading The Block 'Buyers’ Jury' | What's ahead with the RBA | Changes to SMSF lending | 2015 market outlook | Where to buy with a million dollars

  In this week’s show Michael Yardney reminds us about his five stranded strategic approach to investing to ensure the properties in his portfolio will outperform the market averages. Andrew Mirams speaks about what has driven many investors to look at non-traditional lenders. Greville Pabst turns the spotlight onto a bayside suburb in Melbourne and explains the area’s potential for an investment property. We talk to a … Continue reading The five stranded strategic approach | Tenants as property investors | Melbourne suburb spotlight | Increased use of non-traditional lenders

  In this week’s show Cate Bakos shares details of a great indicator of future growth, and it’s not all about position. She says to look deeper about what those who already live there do and what they earn. Michael Yardney looks at the year ahead and predicts what we will see as the differences this year compared to previous years and their likely impact … Continue reading The greatest driver of capital growth | Predictions for the property market | Making money on a reno | Asset Protection