Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast

Navigating the Investor's Life Cycle

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm joined by Stuart Wemyss to discuss two fascinating topics. The first one is the life cycle of a typical investor, and you'll find it's a ro...

Investing is getting harder – here's what other investors are doing with Mike Mortlock

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Mortlock joins the show today, and he and I will explore the patterns and trends of property investments - how far away from home do people reall...

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: A Conversation with Para Olympics Medallist Kevin Rempel

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regular listeners know I like to share my thoughts not only about wealth creation but also about success, and I have had the privilege of speaking wit...

21 Small Actions That Will Make You Richer, With Mark Creedon

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While we usually talk about property money and success, the underlying theme is most people want to become richer so today we're going to dig deep int...

What on earth will make property values keep rising if high inflation and lower wages growth persists, with Stuart Wemyss

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Wemyss believes property prices can continue to rise despite high interest rates and low wage growth, and today, we'll be diving deeper into th...

Will our high immigration numbers be enough to stop a recession? With Dr Andrew Wilson

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Michael Yardney podcast. Today Dr. Andrew Wilson and I will be addressing all the talk about Australia falling into a recession. We wil...

Will the latest increase in interest rates be the "straw that breaks the camel's back"? Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Pete Wargent joins me as we do a deep dive into the big picture of our economy and our property markets. Some of the topics we'll ...

We don't have a housing supply crisis, with Ross Elliott

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that we have a housing supply crisis and that the answer is to build more apartments? But my guest today Ross Elliott, who is a respected ...

The ATO's Watchlist: A Guide for Australian Property Investors with Ken Raiss

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Taxation Office is ramping up its efforts to recoup an estimated $9 billion revenue deficit, and they're pulling out all the stops. ●...

Olympic Endeavours: Seizing the Once in a Lifetime Opportunity in South East Queensland with Simon Kuestenmacher

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's show where leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore the potential for Olympic-driven growth in the lead-up to the 2032...

Advice on getting rich from Australia's Wealth Mentor With Jackson Millan

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Jackson Millan, also known as 'The Wealth Mentor'. Jackson is an accomplished wealth coach and an industry leader who has rea...

Avoid these 12 common reasons property investors fail to build a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio with Brett Warren

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A single investment property won't help you achieve financial freedom. However, the majority of investors don't make it beyond one property, and of th...

From Population Boom to Housing Nightmare: Addressing Australia's Housing Shortage

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to discuss a crucial and timely topic. You see, I am worried about the current housing crisis which is impacting both the rental market a...

Embracing the Present: Why this is the Best Time in History to Be Alive, with Mark Creedon

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'll be chatting with Mark Creedon, and unpacking a somewhat controversial topic: Why, despite all the challenges and problems we face today, th...

In case you missed it, the downturn in our housing market is over - Big Picture Podcast, with Pete Wargent

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's monthly Big Picture episode Pete Wargent and I will be exploring the nightmare ahead because of our capital city housing shortage, how the ...

Bricks and Bucks: Your property finance questions answered with Adam Bradley

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You heard me say it before - property investment is a game of finance with some houses thrown in the middle. But the rules of the game are changing in...

A leading economist's view on the Budget's property initiatives and a housing market update, with Dr Andrew Wilson

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a tenant in the market for accommodation, good luck finding something to rent. And if you're a home buyer or investor, by now you'd realise ...

The Property Investing Puzzle: Piecing Together a Successful Real Estate Strategy

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While you've probably heard me suggest you should treat your property investments like a business, in today's podcast I'm going to explain to you the...

Is it really true that without luck success is impossible? With Tom Corley

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While we usually spend a lot of time talking about property in the Michael Yardney Podcast, we also talk about success and money because these are all...

What makes an investment-grade location? With Brett Warren

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an investor, it's crucial to understand the dynamics of property cycles and how they can significantly impact property prices, rental yields, and o...

Australia's Booming Population Growth: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities with Simon Kuestenmacher

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The future is annoyingly hard to predict, but by combining demographics and other big picture trends our regular guest on this podcast, demographer Si...

Inheritance strategies to make your children richer with Ken Raiss

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you've already built substantial wealth or are just starting on your financial journey, it's never too early or too late to start thinking abo...

Is buying property really harder today than it was decades ago? With Stuart Wemyss

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Real Estate Rip-Off: Is our Housing Market a Ponzi Scheme?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll be discussing whether residential real estate in Australia is a Ponzi scheme or not. For many years, there has been a debate about the sus...

Red Flags to Watch Out for When Choosing a Buyer's Agent with Veronica Morgan

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, we're going to discuss one of the biggest challenges faced by property buyers today: how to choose a good property buyer's agent when...

Brisbane Property Market Predictions: A Look Ahead with Brett Warren

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what will happen to the Brisbane property market in 2023 and beyond? Well... Brisbane was the strongest property market in 2021 exhi...

Have Australian Housing Markets Bottomed? Is It Time for a Turnaround? With Pete Wargent | Big Picture Podcast

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Michael Yardney Podcast. In today's monthly Big Picture episode with Pete Wargent we'll be exploring a question on many investors' mind...

The secrets to a fulfilling life 19 things I wish someone taught me when I was young, with Mark Creedon

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we will be discussing some of the things that I wish I had learned earlier in my life that would have helped me to appreciate my l...

What makes an investment-grade location? With Brett Warren

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Location, Location, Location! In today's podcast, we're going to dive deep into the world of property investment and explore the importance of locatio...

The Growing Income Divide: Inner and Outer Suburbs in Australia with Ross Elliott

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, my guest Ross Elliot and I discus the widening income disparity between Australia's inner and outer suburbs. In recent years, this is...

What to do if your fixed rate or interest-only term is due to expire with Stuart Wemyss

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of talk about the "fixed interest rate cliff" being one of the biggest potential risks to housing market values and the overall s...

11 rules for successful property investing in today's market

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the outlook for the Australian property markets for 2023? There are so many mixed messages in the media, aren't there? If you are like many hom...

Is it good news or bad news for property? Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following the news lately, you might have noticed that there seem to be a lot of mixed signals about the state of the property market. ...

Beyond the Money: Chat GPT's Insights on Pursuing Fulfilment and Financial Success

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, we're going be exploring a number of topics that I feel are important to living a fulfilling life: successful investing and happiness...

How to prosper in a financial world that's rigged against you, with Rob Dix

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, as today we discuss how to prosper in a financial world that's rigged against you. Now that...

Do you understand the Demographic Tribes and how they influence our property markets? With Simon Kuestenmacher

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Why smart people do stupid things with their money, with Tom Corley

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're smart. You've made a few dollars. You've done what the financial books have told you. You've listened to the podcasts; you've gone to the websi...

Avoid these property renovation mistakes that could cost you thousands, with Greg Hankinson

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renovating a property can be a great way to create value and drive capital growth, but it's not as simple as many people think. In today's market, whe...

Securing financial freedom in uncertain times - Strategies for Success Part 2 With Ken Raiss

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of economic uncertainty, it's easy to feel like achieving financial freedom is impossible. In today's show, Ken Raiss and I answer a number...

Securing financial freedom in uncertain times with Ken Raiss

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of economic uncertainty, it's easy to feel like achieving financial freedom is impossible. In today's show, Ken Raiss and I answer a number...

February 2023 Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Predicting the future of the property markets is a challenging task, especially when there are so many mixed messages and conflicting information avai...

How do you choose a property advisor, with Brett Warren

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many property "advisors" and buyers' agents out there, how do I know which ones to trust? We'll cover this question in today's Q&A podcas...

Does Australia really need more migrants? With Simon Kuestenmacher

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all want a stronger and more competitive economy in Australia, don't we? The current state of globalization, digital disruption, and population agi...

Your Mess Has a Message, With Dr. Arun Dhir

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you experiencing some challenges in your life at the moment? Who isn't? It may be with your finances, your property investment, your business, you...

Here's how I'll be investing in property in 2023

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'd like to share how I'll be investing in 2023 and how our team at Metropole will be helping our clients invest in property in 2023. Whether yo...

Is now the right time to invest in commercial property? With Brett Warren

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking of getting involved in commercial property investment? It seems with rising interest rates, investors looking for strong cash flow, a...

25 things successful people don't do, and neither should you! With Mark Creedon

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the beginning of yet another year and a prime time for all of us to take stock of who we are, where we've been, and where we want to go. Many of ...

Twenty-two lessons from 2022 you don't want to forget

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was an extraordinary year, wasn't it? And for most of us, it's also been a return to our daily lives of family, work, leisure, and vacations. How...

How to use property data to your advantage (Summer Series)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While it's not rocket science, it's not easy to research our property markets given the array of jargon and information and the many mixed messages th...

Here's why the property markets may have already bottomed, with Stuart Wemyss

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have their property markets really bottomed? Well, that's a brave call made by my guest today, Stuart Weymss. If you think about it, this time last ye...

Why not invest like Warren Buffett? (Summer Series)

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would Warren Buffett say about how I approach my property investing? And why do I even care? Well… Buffett who is 90 years old is consistently ...

Maybe you should stick to your day job and not invest in property, With Stuart Wemyss (Summer Series)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to property investing are you a fox or a hedgehog? Is property investment and art or science? Maybe property investment isn't what you s...

What's ahead for our property markets in 2023? With Brett Warren

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what's ahead for our property markets in 2023? In my mind, after a tumultuous 2022, investors must be prepared for even more uncerta...

10 Key Lessons to Learn from Robert T. Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad, with Mark Creedon (Summer Series)

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are some must-read books on personal finances that will help you develop good saving and investing habits. One of them is Robert Kiyosaki's Rich...

The Brutal Truths about property investment that no one else will tell you (Summer Series)

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast will be a little different. Today I'm going to be brutal. I'm not holding back and I'm going to tell you some brutal truths about prop...

The forces behind the property market reset of 2023, with Dr. Andrew Wilson

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going to be bold and start off with my first property prediction for 2023. I believe our property markets are going to reset this year. At some ti...

Is this the most important Golden Rule of property investing? With Stuart Wemyss (Summer Series)

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been listening to my podcasts or reading my blogs, you'll know I have a number of rules and frameworks to help my property investing. By hav...

Here's a list of life lessons you've learned over the years but probably forgotten, with Mark Creedon (Summer Series)

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you view life? Some people think that what happens in their lives is out of their control. These are the folks who wait passively for what life...

Why the 1% will always control the wealth with Tom Corley

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why the rich keep getting richer and how you can join the ranks of the wealthy and successful? There's been a lot of research i...

Here's what a game of Monopoly taught this veteran property investor [Summer Series]

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you played Monopoly recently? Monopoly has been a classic board game for over a century. It's a real estate trading game played for fun… and fo...

21 reasons many Australians are bad with money | Why your home may outperform your investments with Brett Warren [Summer Series]

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking for more success in life – be it in your property investing, wealth, or money management, today's episode of my Podcast is for you...

How to achieve way more success and work less! With Kurek Ashley

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what's so interesting about success? When I look at people around me who are ultra-successful — I mean, whether it's in their business, ...

Property and economic trends and forecasts for 2023 The Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the year, the media has been reminding us about how rising interest rates are hammering our property markets, and commentators keep remindi...

5 big property trends to watch for in 2023, with Dr. Nicola Powell

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I look back at 2022, the year seems to have gone quickly for me, even though I know for a lot of people, it has been a slow and difficult year. For...

Where are our economy and our housing markets headed? With Dr Andrew Wilson

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that housing affordability is a real issue, with many Aussies now finding it harder to buy their dream home as 8 consecutive interest rate ris...

13 things to know about the Australian economy right now, with Ken Raiss

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You probably listen to this podcast because you're interested in property, money, and success, and while today we will be talking about Australia's ec...

What no one ever told you about being a successful investor, with Mark Creedon

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A housing shortage is the least of our problems according to Ross Elliot

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I remember several years back, there was a computer game called SimCity that allowed players to build civilizations from the ground up. As a player, y...

Are we there yet? Have house prices stopped falling? With Dr Andrew Wilson

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are now a number of property commentators suggesting we are near the bottom of this property cycle, and as you'll hear in my chat with Dr. Andre...

Do you have an SMSF? Should you have an SMSF? With Ken Raiss

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Superannuation, or 'super', aims to help keep us financially secure when we move into a post-work lifestyle, and has been a crucial part of Australian...

How to deal with the banks when interest rates are rising, with Dan Gold

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've often said that property investment is a game of finance with some houses thrown in the middle. But currently, more and more investors and homeow...

Labor wants to build 1 million new houses. Is that really possible? With Dr Andrew Wilson

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that there is a dire housing shortage around Australia, not just for rental accommodation, but for people needing social housing, affordable h...

Your property questions answered – speed dating style

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show is one of our popular question-and-answer sessions. But this is one with a difference. I guess it's more like a speed-dating session. Not...

What the economic downturn means for property | November 2022 Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been an interesting few weeks full of economic news, which has led to further uncertainty about the future of our economy and our property market...

Powerful Life Lessons from Robin Sharma, with Mark Creedon

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They say the road to success is paved with failures, and speaking from personal experience, I know that's very true. Life is a continuous learning exp...

Here's what 1,900 investors think is going to happen to property in 2023, with Sarah Megginson

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what's ahead in property for 2023? Maybe you'd like to know what other Australian property investors plan to do. Well, that's exactl...

Are we inching closer to a property crash?

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been some interesting property headlines recently, haven't there? Things like Australia's house prices are seeing the fastest quarterly de...

Making this investment mistake could cost you $1million, with Stuart Wemyss

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're living in challenging, stressful times with a barrage of mixed messages about what's ahead for our economy and our property markets. Everything ...

Here's a really weird but practical way to cope with stress with Merv Neil

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed how everybody seems more stressed lately? For many, it seems harder to be happier at a time when everyone seems to be more stressed b...

Why would anyone bother being a landlord? With Leanne Jopson

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we talk about property management, but we're going to bring up some things you may not be aware of. Did you know that one state le...

Here's what Australia's aging population crisis means for us, with Simon Kuestenmacher

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's ahead for Australia for the balance of this decade? That's what I discuss today with leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher. Forecasting is im...

Property Investors are the scum of the earth + Will we fall into recession – With Ken Raiss

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast initially started as a regular question and answer session with Ken Raiss where we answer your queries, but it ended up being a discus...

Property Investment has lost its appeal, with Nicola McDougall

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Property investment has lost its appeal for 45% of Queensland investors, according to the latest Property Investor Sentiment Survey by PIPA. The surve...

The 4 most dangerous words in property investment, with Brett Warren

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best parts of being involved in the property markets is that I'm continually learning. However, one of the things I've learned from histo...

What would Warren Buffett do? 15 ideas for smarter investing in these challenging times, with Mark Creedon

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you ask for property investment advice? With so many mixed messages and vested interests, who can you really trust? And in today's property mar...

Investing is getting harder; should I get out?| October 2022 Big Picture Podcast

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been an interesting few weeks full of economic news which has led to a lot of uncertainty about the future of our economy and our property market...

The 7 biggest influencers of our property markets

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are now in the cooling-off adjustment phase of the property cycle. And if you believe most of what the media tells you, it's all to do with interes...

Here's why now is a good time to buy your next property, with Stuart Wemyss

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our property markets couldn't look more different from this time last year if they tried. Gone are the frenzied buyers gripped by FOMO, housing market...

RBA interest rate warning: the global signs aren't good, with Dr. Andrew Wilson

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been an interesting month full of economic news. Recently the latest US inflation figures spooked the markets as there was no sign that underlyin...

Australia's aging population crisis is almost upon us, with Simon Kuestenmacher

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that I often say demographics will drive our destiny, not just with regard to property, but for...

A new tax for Property Investors + Common mistakes to avoid with Ken Raiss

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While property investing may be simple, it's not easy, and that's not a play on words because many investors end up paying a huge "learning fee" or "S...

Will inflation and rising interest rates put an end to our booming economy? With Dr. Andrew Wilson

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to the latest statistics from the ABS, our economy is roaring along. The most recent data, which unfortunately is backward looking to the Ju...

Is property investing an art or science? With Brett Warren

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ma...

13 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make – and How to Avoid Them, with Leanne Spring

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're thinking about buying a home, whether it's your first home or you're upgrading or right-sizing, today's show is for you as I discuss 13 comm...

Spring Property Market Preview, with Dr Andrew Wilson

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we're into Spring, which is traditionally a great time to buy and sell properties, but what's ahead for our housing markets for the last quarter...

To buy or not to buy? That's the question, with Pete Wargent | Big Picture Podcast

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like inflation will soar to nearly 8 percent by Christmas and be chased by interest rates that together will send people's ability to pay for...

Estate Planning matters you really must understand, with Ken Raiss

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They say blood is thicker than water, but when it comes to distributing your wealth on your death, human instinct can take on a darker side because mo...

Why I never believe the property naysayers (and you shouldn't, either)

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm going to share two interesting topics with you. First, I'm going to explain to you why I don't believe the current round of property naysaye...

Critical Investment Lessons we learned at Wealth Retreat 2022 with Brett Warren

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Top negotiation tactics you must learn to succeed, with Mark Creedon

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiating is a part of living; we do it all the time. When you walk down a crowded street, you negotiate the path you take. A couple negotiates thei...