Ken is director of Metropole Wealth Advisory and gives strategic expert advice to property investors, professionals and business owners. He is in a unique position to blend his skills of accounting, wealth advisory, property investing, financial planning and small business.
The latest CPI quarterly data shows inflation rose 1.3% in the September 2025 quarter, lifting annual inflation to 3.2%, according to the ABS. While headlines often focus on rising costs, this shift actually reflects a resilient economy and that’s good news for property buyers and investors. Electricity prices surged, yes, but that’s partly due toRead More
From 1 November 2025, Victoria’s rental landscape will undergo significant reform, with new legislation aimed at enhancing tenant protections and streamlining dispute resolution. While change can feel daunting, savvy property investors can view these updates as an opportunity to future-proof their portfolios and strengthen long-term returns. Key reforms include the end of “no reason” noticesRead More
There’s welcome news for homebuilders and investors across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The recent decision by Commonwealth, State and Territory Building Ministers to pause further residential changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) until mid-2029 is a smart, stabilising move for our industry. With NCC 2025 now finalised – focused solely on essential safety andRead More
If you’re a property investor in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, the latest PropTrack-Terri Scheer Investor Report 2025 offers plenty of reasons to feel optimistic. Investor activity has increased over the past few years – reaching its highest share of new lending since 2017. This renewed momentum is being fuelled by falling interest rates and persistentlyRead More
The latest labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has sparked fresh conversation among property investors and homebuyers – and for good reason. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in September, up from 4.3% in August, marking the highest level since November 2021. While that might sound like a redRead More
