Michael Yardney
Host, Property Update| Property Investment, Success & Money at The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment, Success & Money
I help property investors gain clarity in the chaos of mixed messages based on my 50 years of investing. My thoughts on success, property & money.
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2 weeks ago |
propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney
Despite predictions of a downturn, Australia's housing market continued to strengthen, with national house prices rising by 1.0% in March, building on earlier gains from February. In today’s show Dr. Andrew Wilson explains how capital city rental markets have tightened further, with vacancy rates either falling or remaining at historically low levels, pushing rents upwards.
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2 weeks ago |
propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney
Key takeaways How we move around cities affects our health, productivity, environment, and wealth. Australia's car-centric urban design is out of step with emerging global best practice — and it’s costing us. Our cities are 4–5 times less dense than their European counterparts, forcing reliance on cars. Everything you need — work, shops, school, healthcare, parks — should be within a 15 (or 20–25) minute radius, ideally without a car. Bikes are 'time machines' — saving time and improving wellbeing.
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2 weeks ago |
propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney
It's a question that echoes through conversations among frustrated Australians, especially younger generations who find themselves priced out of the housing market: Is this all a Ponzi scheme? The surge in property prices has not only locked out many potential first-time home buyers but has also sparked a fiery debate about the sustainability and ethics of our housing economy, likening our housing markets to a speculative Ponzi scheme. Is this really true?
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2 weeks ago |
propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney
Key takeaways While Trump's tariffs might seem like a harbinger of economic turbulence, they could paradoxically serve as a catalyst for growth in the Australian property market over the medium term. By creating conditions that lead to lower interest rates, these policies offer a window of opportunity for those prepared to take a long-term view on their investments.
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3 weeks ago |
propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney
Key takeaways Australian property prices rose 0.4% in March, following a modest 0.3% increase in February, confirming a reversal after several months of minor declines. This subtle but consistent turnaround suggests the housing market may have found its cyclical bottom and is slowly beginning to strengthen again. Melbourne’s property market, previously a clear laggard due to lockdowns and interstate migration losses, recorded a 0.5% rise in dwelling values in March.
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nteresting times? Absolutely. Trump's tariffs, economic uncertainty—it feels reminiscent of early COVID days. Tune in to the latest "Big Picture" episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast with Pete Wargent, unpacking what this means for your investments. https://t.co/DhBK3q36cy https://t.co/E471TRNu5v
Australia stands on the brink of a monumental financial shift, as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age and passes on an estimated inheritance of $5 to $6 trillion. This will reshape our housing markets, economy and social fabric. https://t.co/l66LwFYRNO
Greatness doesn't just happen. It’s earned—through early mornings, late nights, persistence when it’s hard, and showing up when no one’s watching. https://t.co/esnbe9MVdt