Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who create wealth for their clients through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and his opinions are regularly featured in the media.
Australian property values have staged a remarkable comeback, hitting record highs in March, according to the latest CoreLogic’s Hedonic Home Value Index. National values rose by 0.4 per cent for the month, marking a second consecutive month of recovery after a brief decline. The growth was widespread, spanning almost all capital cities and regional areas,Read More
One of the key initiatives of the 2024/2025 Federal Budget is the expansion of the Help to Buy program, which has been allocated approximately $800 million to make the scheme more accessible. By raising property price and income caps, the program aims to assist around 40,000 Australian households in achieving homeownership. Under the initiative, eligibleRead More
Did anyone really believe the ambitious target of building 1.2 million homes in five years, announced two years ago as part of the National Housing Accord, was achievable? For those with solid experience in the property sector, it seemed far-fetched from the get-go. The plan aimed to deliver these homes starting mid-2024, but barely aRead More
As your family grows, your needs and priorities also evolve, which means things that you once held dear are suddenly not so important. Living in an area with a local coffee shop where the barista knows your name might still rank towards the top of your list. But other property features might suddenly come intoRead More
Luxury homes and mansions across Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs continue to sell for sky-high prices, even though the city’s housing market continues to stabilise. Sydney’s home values increased throughout early 2024, as the increase in properties hitting the market for sale was met with strong buyer demand. However, a greater volume of stock for sale,Read More
