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Michael Yardney
Michael Yardney is a director of Metropole Property Strategists, which creates wealth for its clients through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He is a best-selling author, one of Australia’s leading experts in wealth creation through property and writes the Property Update blog.
Yahoo Finance AUOPINION: There is no property market crash coming
The RBA's response to rising inflation has pulled our property markets into an adjustment stage but that doesn't mean prices will plummet.
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11 factors that affect the value of your property
Location, location, location... and 10 other elements that contribute to a property's value.
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Rental crisis worsens and no end in sight
As more people seek rental accommodation and vacancy rates hit 16-year lows, Australia's rental crisis shows no sign of abating anytime soon.
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Sydney and Melbourne property prices keep falling as confidence fades
While Sydney and Melbourne record their first quarterly drop in house prices since before the pandemic, other capitals are still riding the wave of price growth. Here's why.
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12 inflation jargons explained: Everything you need to know
CPI, stagflation and deflation are all terms we're hearing more of lately as the rising cost of living dominates the media. But what do they all actually mean? Here's your guide to 12 of the most common inflation phrases.
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OPINION: How young Aussies are driving home ownership trends
Home ownership has declined over the past two decades but this shouldn't be cause for concern. It's all about demographics. Michael Yardney explains.
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7 questions you must ask if you’re considering fixing mortgage rates
Interest rates are up and they'll keep rising. So, should you lock in a fixed rate for your mortgage? Here are 7 questions you should ask yourself first.
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Bleak outlook for renters is good news for investors
The bad news keeps getting worse for tenants, while investors are cashing in. Here's why rental rates are skyrocketing.
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Sydney, Melbourne property prices dip as supply matches demand
The property boom of 2021 is now a thing of the past, with prices in Sydney and Melbourne on the retreat. But some capitals are still enjoying growth, albeit modest.
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The 7 biggest influences on our property markets
Anthony Albanese brings a fresh set of strategies to tackle Australia's housing-affordability issues. But there are many factors that have an impact on the property market.
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6 tips to avoid a bad property deal
Buying a home can be stressful enough without having to worry about being cheated out of your money or served up a dud deal. Here are 6 ways to avoid some common pitfalls.
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The RBA forecast what’s ahead for property, then changed its mind
Here's what the RBA forecasts look like now.
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Property prices stagnate in Sydney, Melbourne as Adelaide takes the lead
A run of public holidays kept a lid on prices in most capital cities, and growth is set to continue slowing. Here's why.
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Revealed: My worst property investment loss
Even the most successful investment experts make costly mistakes. The key to their success is learning from them. Here's how you can learn too.
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Cost of living another blow for first home buyers
The continuing surge in Australian house prices has made it tough for first home buyers to save a deposit and now, cost-of-living pressures are making it even harder.
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OPINION: 10 reasons why our property market won’t crash
While 2022 isn't expected to match the unprecedented growth in property value witnessed across 2021, a market crash is highly unlikely, writes Michael Yardney.
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5 Aussie capitals among world’s least-affordable property markets
The unprecedented growth in Australian property prices over the past 18 months has five major cities in the world's top 20 for least affordable housing.
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Sydney and Melbourne house prices down again, but not out
Sydney and Melbourne's Q1 property price growth is the lowest since June 2020. But it's not all bad news. Here's why.
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1 in 3 ultra-rich Aussies bought a trophy home in 2021
Five Australian cities were in the world's top 40 for property price growth in 2021. Read on to see which ones and who came out on top.
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Why property is still a great investment in 2022
The unprecedented rise in proprty values in 2021 may have you thiinking there is no more room for growth. Well, think again. Here's why.