What will life be like in 10 years?

Strategic property investors think in 10-year time frames,  they don’t worry about what’s going to happen to interest rates or the economy in the next six weeks or the next six months.

In my mind, 10 years is a short term and the successful investors I know ponder about what the housing markets will be like in 20 to 30 years.

We are living through times of rapid change, but most of us don’t like change. It makes us feel uncomfortable.

We like a level of certainty about our future, health, and jobs, as well as about the worlds of finance and property that most of us are interested in.

But there are history lessons that can provide us with valuable insights.

In today’s episode, I’d like to talk about some of the things that never change in a world that never stops changing.

Successful investors and businesspeople need to be prepared for change but also understand the things that don’t change.

Hopefully, by the end of today’s show, you’ll come out with some ideas about how to get some more certainty in these uncertain times.

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Today's show tackles a hot-button issue in Australia: housing affordability.

With skyrocketing prices and rents, and a shortage of available homes, many are pointing the finger at immigration.

What if we stopped immigration? Would this be the panacea to our housing crisis?

Is stopping immigration really the answer?

Ken Raiss, Director of Metropole Wealth Advisory, joins me today to discuss this complex topic.

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Today, I’m joined by Mark Creedon, and together we explore some priceless investment lessons from some of the world's most successful billionaires.

These titans of industry have not only built immense wealth but have also mastered the art of sustaining it through savvy, strategic decisions. Mark and I are going to uncover how their golden rules of investment can be applied right here in the Australian property market.

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Today I’m going to discuss several topics of interest for property investors with Mike Mortlock, the Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors.

Mike's team has recently released a report titled 'Rising Tide of Unit Rents Closes Gap with Houses in Major Capitals' that sheds light on some transformative trends and provides an understanding of the shifts in housing affordability and renter preferences.

We also talk about the growing concern that the government may look at changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax before the next election and discuss the other side of the equation, about the important role property investors, play in our housing markets.

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Mike Mortlock – MCG Quantity Surveyors

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Shownotes plus more here: They’re coming for you! Will the government change negative gearing and CGT, with Mike Mortlock

With property values rising for 15 months in a row and talk of interest rate cuts on the horizon, is the Australian property market gearing up for a new boom in property prices this year?

Well, there are clues in the news as to what’s ahead, which I’m going to discuss in this month’s Big Picture podcast with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent.

As always, we will be discussing a raft of macro and micro economic factors that should give you some clues as to what’s ahead for our housing markets. And we’re going to discuss why now may be a great countercyclical opportunity to get into the Melbourne property market.

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Shownotes plus more here: Property Shocker: Adelaide and Perth prices closing in on Melbourne | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that apartments have underperformed houses in the last decade or so, so today I explore the reasons behind this trend, its implications for investors, and what future trends we might anticipate with independent financial advisor, Stuart Wemyss.

We also discuss what criteria you should use to decide if you sell an underperforming apartment.

We explore the complex puzzles facing Melbourne's apartment sector and discuss strategic responses to the challenges as well as the reasons behind the market's underperformance and consider whether investors should maintain their positions or reallocate their capital.

This will be an important episode for anyone interested in understanding the broader dynamics of the property market and making informed investment decisions.

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Shownotes plus more here: To Sell or Not to Sell: Navigating the Dilemma of an Underperforming Apartment

To help you understand what's ahead and if our property markets are going to keep rising or going to slow down or even go backward, as some property pessimists are still suggesting, in today's episode I want to outline the dynamics and the economics of Australia's property markets and what causes property values to increase and what makes them fall.

I want to do this to help ensure that your investments outperform the market averages over the long term.

Today this topic is so important it's just going to be you and me as I share with you what causes property markets to boom and bust.

From the current state of supply and demand to the potential disruptions from AI and robotics on the workforce, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the complexities of real estate investment and the economic forces at play in Australia's property landscape.

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Shownotes plus more here: These are the biggest influencers of our property markets that all property investors must understand.

Today, we're diving into a topic that's making waves in the property market.

I’m joined by Julie Toth, Chief Economist at PEXA, to discuss the findings of their 2023 Cash Purchases Report, which sheds light on a startling trend: over a quarter of residential properties in Australia's eastern states were bought with cash in 2023.

These cash buyers were immune to interest-rate heights and in a market typically swayed by mortgage rates and lending criteria, so together with Julie, we'll explore the implications of this trend, the profile of these cash buyers, and what it all means for the future of the Australian property landscape.

From potential impacts on housing affordability to the ripple effects on the broader economy, we're set to uncover some truly eye-opening insights.

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Shownotes plus more here: Believe it or not – more than one in four properties were purchased with cash in 2023 with Julie Toth

I’ve often said that demographic changes will be more important in shaping our property markets in the medium to long term than the ups and downs of interest rates or the vagaries of our economy, so I’m pleased to have leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher back on the show.

Simon is a co-founder of The Demographics Group and a master in interpreting data and trends to forecast how societies evolve, and his insights are pivotal for anyone interested in property, lifestyle changes, and investment strategies.

Recently Simon wrote a series of articles in The New Daily outlining the changes he sees ahead for us in the next decade and what these shifts mean for our future.

We shift our focus today to Australia's economic future, considering our ties with China and how the evolving global Chinese middle class will interact with our exports amidst demographic challenges. We then dissect the educational landscape, discussing the potential impact of an over-saturated university graduate market.

As society changes, we also discuss shifts in media consumption habits and concerns over AI's influence on news quality. If you’re a property investor or a business owner, you’ll want to understand what these trends mean for you, and like all my regular chats with Simon, this conversation promises to be thought-provoking.

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Michael Yardney

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Simon Kuestenmacher – Director, The Demographics Group

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Shownotes plus more here: Simon Kuestenmacher’s Crystal Ball Demographic Forecasts and Real Estate

In today's episode, I'm going to share two lessons with you.

The first is five ways I'm going to ensure that my property investments outperform this cycle. Hopefully, I’ll be able to give you some ideas for your investments as well.

Next, I'm going to share one thing you need to change to become a more successful property investor.

Regular listeners know I usually have guests on the show, but sometimes I just want to have a chat between you and me. That's what this show is about.

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Michael Yardney

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Shownotes plus more here: 5 ways to ensure your property investments outperform this cycle

If you're interested in property, you'll know that our rental markets are in crisis.

Vacancy rates have dropped to all-time lows, rental stock remains extremely slim, and rental prices continue to skyrocket.

So how did we get into this rental crisis? How long will it last, what does it mean for you and me as a property investor, and are there some ways the government or regulators can alleviate this crisis?

In today's episode, I discussed this with Dr. Andrew Wilson, the Chief Economist of my Housing Market. Andrew is a bit controversial, but I think together we've come up with some ideas of how to solve or at least alleviate the crisis.

However, let me make one prediction: the government won't do any of those because they're not politically suitable or favorable. Anyway, let's talk about the rental crisis and what it may mean to you as a property investor, as well as what's ahead for our housing markets.

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Shownotes plus more here: Unravelling Australia’s Rental Crisis with Dr. Andrew Wilson: Insights & Endgames