Property Investment, Success & Money | The Michael Yardney Podcast

For years, the dream of homeownership has seemed increasingly out of reach for many. But what of those who can't even afford to rent Social Housing? Waiting lists are overflowing and the number of available dwellings just needs to catch up. Today Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) joins me and passionately advocates for a fair and more effective approach to social housing. You see, despite the government raking in billions of dollars from property taxes each year, our social housing stock has remained stagnant, and the number of people in desperate need of housing continues to rise. Now, I'm not talking about affordable housing. We’ll explain the differences, but unfortunately, private investors are often being blamed for this crisis. That's not the case. Nicola will help unpack the reasons behind the housing shortfall, discuss some of the impacts of government policies, and we're going to explore what needs to be done to provide adequate housing for all Australians. Understanding Social Housing and Private Investment in Australia In today’s conversation with Nicola McDougall, we dive into the intricacies of Australia's social housing crisis and its impact on private investors. We discuss statistics, government policies, and strategic investment opportunities in a challenging market. ●        The differences between social housing (government-provided for the most vulnerable) and affordable housing (making renting and purchasing more accessible) ●        175,000 households on social housing waiting lists, stagnant social housing stock despite 33% population growth ●        Decline in social housing stock in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia ●        The role of private investors in providing rental housing ●        Critique of government policies, including ineffective housing initiatives and the financial burdens placed on private investors o   Anti-investor legislation, such as increased property taxes and rental reforms, and their exacerbating effects on the housing crisis ●        Potential government incentives to encourage private investment in rental housing, including adjustments to capital gains tax ●        Challenges faced by highly leveraged property investors in a high-interest-rate environment ●        Opportunities in Melbourne's low vacancy rates and skyrocketing rents ●        Importance of portfolio diversification across different states and working with wealth strategists to outperform the market ●        Hidden taxes in the New South Wales budget, such as the shift of emergency service levies from insurance companies to property owners Whether you're a seasoned property investor or you’re just concerned about Australia's housing future, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice. Links and Resources: Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Get a bundle of eBooks and reports – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Some of our favorite quotes from the show: “Anyway, it’s the government’s job to help the disenfranchised people in Australia, and in general, it's not their fault, so this is not a judge of people.” -- Michael Yardney “Clearly, the government has no idea what it costs to construct high-rise dwellings. And if they do offer discounted rents to essential workers, and I'm not against the idea, I'm just saying the numbers don't work – where's the profit going to come from?”-- Michael Yardney “But here's the problem. Oftentimes, exploiting your own innate abilities requires an enormous investment of your time before the investment begins to pay dividends. And because the investment doesn't produce immediate rewards for many people, it ends up being a problem.”-- Michael Yardney PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW Reviews are hugely important to me because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes - it's your way of passing the message forward to others and saying thank you to me. Here's how

Today, I look into an issue that's causing ripples across the Victorian rental market and beyond. It's the exodus of landlords. Joining me today is Mike Mortlock, Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors, who recently wrote a detailed report about this. Not surprisingly, the problem isn't just confined to Victoria. In general, many property investors are getting nervous and they're selling up. I also plan to ask him about another issue that could blow up and isn't just confined to Victoria. That's the fact that many are underinsured. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Mike Mortlock – MCG Quantity Surveyors Get a bundle of eBooks and reports = www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Property Investors are Fleeing the Melbourne Market, with Mike Mortlock

On today’s episode, Dr. Nicola Powell, the Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, and I want to discuss her latest Domain House Price Forecast Report, and I ask her to share her property forecasts for the financial year 2025. We'll delve into the key findings of the report, explore regional variations in house prices, and discuss the economic factors influencing the market. We'll also cover the impact of interest rates, government policies, and supply and demand dynamics on the housing sector. I’m sure you’ll find this episode packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss, so let’s get on with the show. Australia's Property Market: Growth Predictions and Policy Impacts Together, Nicola and I discuss various aspects influencing the market, including forecasts, policy impacts, and strategic investment opportunities.  Take a look at some key highlights from our conversation. ●     The latest Domain House Price Forecast Report and the expected trends in house prices across Australia ○     Prices will continue to rise ○     However, the pace of price growth should slow from previous levels ●     The importance of sustainable growth rates to avoid market volatility and downturns ●     Regional differences, including Perth's expected growth ○     The performance of regional markets in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria ●     The impact of housing policies on affordability trends ○      The historical influence of government shifts on property values ●     The challenges in meeting the government's target of 1.2 million new homes ○      The shortage of skilled tradespeople ●      Migration caps and workforce shortages and their implications for the housing market ●     The influence of APRA's 3% interest rate buffer on serviceability and the housing market ●     Melbourne's potential for growth due to increased immigration and opportunities for buying below intrinsic value Our conversation emphasizes the importance of strategic decisions and optimism in achieving financial success in real estate, which will be helpful to listeners no matter whether you’re new to property or a seasoned investor. Links and Resources: Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Domain’s Home Price Report Get a bundle of eBooks and reports – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Some of our favourite quotes from the show: “Obviously, during COVID, regional Australia shot up. Property values grew. That was partly because people moved there. But I think one of the things people missed was also people not moving out of regional Australia.” – Michael Yardney “I think I was lucky. I've learned not to try and time the market but just manage my cash flows.” –Michael Yardney “So, if you're a pessimist, you're literally sabotaging your life. You're pushing the very people you need away, and you're left with no choice but to rely on yourself.” – Michael Yardney PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW Reviews are hugely important to me because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes - it's your way of passing the message forward to others and saying thank you to me. Here's how  

Today we're going to dive into the world of wealth creation and breaking the cycle of poverty. Joining me is Tom Corley, who's dedicated his career to understanding the behaviours that separate the rich and the poor. According to Tom's research, only 4% of people born into poverty become rich. Now, that's a shocking statistic. Why is it so hard to break free? What are those habits holding people back and, most importantly, what can be changed? Tom's going to answer those questions, and we're going to discuss the habits and mindsets that contribute to poverty, the role of knowledge and mentorship, and how to overcome the limiting beliefs that keep people stuck. No matter where you are on your wealth journey, I'm sure my chat with Tom will be of benefit to you. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Tom Corley’s blog Get your copy of Rich Habits, Poor Habits here- www.RichHabitsPoorHabits.com Shownotes plus more here: Only 4% of poor people become rich, why is it so hard? With Tom Corley

The common rhetoric in the media is that property prices just can’t keep going up; they’re too expensive, and our children will never be able to afford to get into the housing market. Is this true? Is the property party over? I’m sure you’ve also heard it said that Baby Boomers like me had it much easier back in our day, since it was easier to get finance and affordability was better, meaning it was easier to get into the housing market. Well, I know that I didn’t have it easy, but I did have the advantage of several significant property booms over the five decades of investing, and in my early days of investing, rampant inflation pushed up the value of my properties. So back to the initial question - is the property party over? Can property values keep strong? These are the questions I will ask my guest today - independent financial adviser Stuart Wemyss, Director of Prosolution Private Clients, who has spent quite some time pondering these matters. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Stuart Wemyss – Prosolution Private Clients Stuart’s Book – Rules of the Lending Game & Investopoly Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Shownotes plus more here: Is the Property Party Over? The Future of Real Estate Values with Stuart Wemyss

While we regularly talk about property on this show, today we delve into the fascinating world of investment psychology with my good friend, Louise Bedford. If you're not familiar with Louise, she is a leading expert in behavioural finance, a best-selling author, educator, and expert in trading psychology, and known for her ability to blend the intricacies of financial markets with the profound impact of psychological resilience. I want to explore the themes from her latest book, Investing Psychology Secrets, and uncover the essential mental strategies investors need to succeed in today's markets. We’ll also examine some unique analogies Louise uses to illustrate key concepts, such as comparing the challenges of investing to dealing with tarantulas and how this can help us understand our self-worth and investment success. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Loise Bedford – The Trading Game. Get Louise’s new book: Investing Psychology Secrets Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Mastering Investment Psychology: Secrets to Financial Success with Louise Bedford

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the conflicting information about Australia's housing markets? Well, you're not alone. A short while ago, Ken Raiss, director of Metropole Wealth Advisory, and I conducted a webinar, and even though there were well over 1,500 people registered for the webinar, I know the audience to this podcast considerably, considerably more than that, and so, therefore, I wanted to share it with you as well. In the show notes, I’ll leave you a link to where you can watch the replay and see the slides. We are going to talk about whether the housing market situation is a crisis – or is it an opportunity? We're going to unpack the key factors shaping the current housing markets and where there will be opportunities to thrive. We're going to talk about some proven strategies for making sound investments even when the market is unpredictable. We're going to talk about protecting your investments and give you some predictions about where our housing markets will be in three years. So, rather than making decisions based on fearmongering, this episode will help you make some evidence-based investment decisions.   Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Ken Raiss, director of Metropole Wealth Advisory Have a chat with Ken Raiss and the team at Metropole Wealth Advisory to secure your financial future – click here Why not get the team at Metropole on your side to give you holistic property and wealth advice– find out more here. Watch the replay of the original masterclass here. Get your bundle of E-books and resources as my gift for subscribing to this podcast   www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Crisis or opportunity? Don’t let the Housing Market Headlines Confuse You, with Ken Raiss

I have a very special episode for you today, where you'll hear Mark Bouris discuss what the Reserve Bank should think about when making interest rate decisions. You're going to hear Mark Bouris explain how he keeps his wealth – and it's not what you think. He's also going to explain the real reason you should build wealth now. Mark was the guest speaker at our recent Wealth Retreat. You're going to hear a portion of his discussion in this podcast today. If you're not familiar with who Mark Bouris is, he is the executive chairman of Yellow Brick Road, but he established a successful career by building disruptive businesses to challenge the market and provide smarter solutions for customers, particularly in the area of finance. He's well recognised as a leading thinker and in 2015 he was appointed a member of the Order of Australia. So, you're going to enjoy Mark Bouris telling us a little bit about money, a little bit about health, a little bit about wealth.   Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Mark Bouris on Building Wealth | Lessons from a Titan

Today’s episode will not be a property episode, but it will definitely relate to property and building your wealth over time. Becoming financially fluent would be the best gift you can give yourself. The challenge is who do you listen to? Who do you get advice from? That's why, in my daily Property Update we deliver property information from a range of leading experts and I discuss a lot about how to become financially fluent, and that's why we have these sorts of episodes on the podcast. I’ve found that getting sound, impartial financial advice along your journey to wealth is not a cost. It's an investment. Interestingly all the wealthy people I know have advisors and are happy to pay for them. At the same time, the average Australian gets financial advice from Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and even podcasts like this. So, despite that disclaimer, today I want to share seven money tips to supercharge your finances. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Brett Warren - National Director Metropole Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes plus more here: 7 money tips to supercharge your finances, with Brett Warren

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 homeowners are having difficulty getting finance, so what should you do? What type of finance strategy should you have to make yourself more attractive to the banks and why can some investors get loans when others can’t? These are only some of the questions I’m going to ask today of finance strategist Hung Chuy, director of Strategic Mortgage Brokers and I asked him to help you understand what’s going on and how to get the banks to say yes more often to you. Links and Resources: Michael Yardney Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Hung Chuy Director, Strategic Brokers Get a bundle of free reports and eBooks – www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes here: Strategic financing: unlocking funds for property investing, with Hung Chuy