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2 weeks ago | propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney

Key takeaways Acting when others are fearful is emotionally challenging—especially when uncertainty is real, media headlines are bleak, and portfolios are suffering. Most investors talk a big game during the good times, but in downturns, they freeze, panic, or retreat. Courage separates successful investors from those who miss out due to hesitation. “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”– Warren BuffettIt’s a quote that gets repeated time and again.

2 weeks ago | propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney

Key takeaways Melbourne is on track to hit 9 million people by 2050, overtaking Sydney and becoming Australia’s largest city. This growth will demand 1.6 million new homes, 1.5 million jobs, and infrastructure that can support 10 million daily trips—an 80% jump. With all the noise—media hype, rate fears, political posturing—investors need clarity, not guesswork.

3 weeks ago | propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney

Let me share something personal with you…I almost failed English in school. That’s not an exaggeration—it’s the truth. And for years, I told myself a story:“I’m not a writer.”“I’m not smart enough to write a book.”“That’s for other people, not me.”It was a quiet story, but a convincing one. And like so many of the stories we tell ourselves, it shaped what I thought was possible. So for decades, despite having knowledge, experience, and ideas that could help others…I stayed silent.

3 weeks ago | propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney

Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is regarded as the most successful investor of the current era, so we can certainly learn a lot from him. Here's 10 wonderful life lessons from Warren Buffett:1. It is better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behaviour is better than yours and you will drift in that direction. 3. What the wise do in the beginning, fools do in the end. 5. Rule No. 1: Never lose money.

3 weeks ago | propertyupdate.com.au | Michael Yardney

Are Melbourne apartments the most underrated investment opportunity for 2025? For years now, investors and homebuyers alike have steered clear of Melbourne apartments—especially those in high-density towers—fearing oversupply, poor quality builds, and lacklustre capital growth. But what if that narrative is outdated? What if the very segment that’s been overlooked is now poised for a significant turnaround?