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Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Past articles by Michael:

[Podcast] Why the 1% will always control the wealth with Tom Corley

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 into... → Read More

Australians have the highest median wealth in the world — why aren't we investing in property?

Collectively Australians have a net worth of almost $10.4 trillion, so why are people currently so fearful of investing in property? → Read More

State by state: An October update on Australia's property markets

Prices have fallen a little further, so it is time for our monthly state by state whip across Australia's property markets. → Read More

Are you poised to make (or lose) a fortune in the current property market?

Micheal Yardney shares a few simple rules, which he says ensure his property investments come out on top, no matter what the market is doing. → Read More

The 17 steps to financial freedom through property investment

Here are 17 steps which can help turn your financial freedom dream into a reality by investing in Australian real estate. → Read More

State by state: A September update on Australia's property markets

Australia’s property markets are fragmented, driven by local factors including jobs growth, population growth, consumer confidence and supply and demand. → Read More

A ticking time bomb: Is 60 Minutes right to say house prices will fall 40% in the next year?

Are property prices in Melbourne and Sydney really going to fall by 40%? If you believe what was said on 60 Minutes we’re in for trouble. → Read More

This wasn't the plan: Five helpful strategies for if your house doesn’t sell

Are you waiting for a buyer to come along with a big fat cheque, so you can hand over your house keys and skip off into the sunset? → Read More

"Should I buy now or wait?": A property Q&A for first-home buyers and investors

Should I buy now or wait for prices to drop further? And which properties are likely to suffer most in a buyers’ market? → Read More

State by state: An update on Australia's housing markets

We’re clearly in the next stage of the property cycle, one of moderate growth in some regions, virtually no growth in others and falling prices in some. → Read More

How to identify a gentrifying area and capitalise on its growth

If you can pick an area going through gentrification, one that’s shifting from dreary to in demand, you can benefit from its accelerated growth. → Read More

That was no property boom, these were property booms

Michael Yardney takes a closer look at the past 20 years of national property price data, uncovering some interesting trends. → Read More

I want a golden goose (property) — where do I get one?

Want a goose that lays golden eggs, but without all the hassle? It might be time to get a property manager for your investment property. → Read More

Three mistakes of a different kind that will sabotage your property investing

There are plenty of mistakes that novice property investors make. However, there are three property investing mistakes that are more tricky to overcome. → Read More

Watch out for these signs you’re dealing with a property spruiker

According to Michael Yardney, the vast majority of people in the property investment profession do the right thing. But investers should still be wary of these signs you’re dealing with a property spruiker → Read More

What we can learn from Australia's richest people

The recently released AFR Rich 200 list gives us some insight into what’s happening to the fortunes of Australia’s richest people, and it seems that life is good for them. → Read More

A state-by-state property market update from April

We’re clearly in the next stage of the property cycle, one of moderate growth in some regions and virtually no growth in others. Australia’s property markets are very fragmented, driven by local factors including jobs growth, population growth, consumer confidence and supply and demand. → Read More

Will the budget's infrastructure spending help our property markets?

A lot has been made of the federal government's 10-year national infrastructure plan announced last week in the 2018 budget. And as usual the hot spotters have been out saying chase the infrastructure spending and you'll find the next property growth area. → Read More

What is the 'fair market value' of my home?

Most houses sell for the fair market value – the price a willing buyer will pay, and a keen seller will accept, given that neither the buyer or seller is under pressure to close the deal. → Read More

Nine simple rules of property investment

The first lesson of property investment is to become financially fluent, says Michael Yardney. → Read More