The Michael Yardney Podcast

What’s the secret to success? What does success mean to you? Is it money, fame, travel, relationships, or the freedom to do what you want when you want? Different people think of success in different ways, but most people are after success in some form. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting to entrepreneur Dale Beaumont, as he shares the seven secrets to success he’s learned from working closely with many, many successful people.

This stage of the property cycle isn’t as much fun as the last couple of years when things were booming – is it? Many investors are having difficulty getting financing to start their portfolio or grow it. And capital gains aren’t assured, so where do you buy? By the end of this show, you’ll have more clarity about what's ahead and where to buy. We discuss: 1. Top Tips for getting finance in the changing landscape 2. 3 Success Tips 3. Not all land is created equal

Will your child be rich or poor?  If you’re a parent or a grandparent or planning to become one, this show is for you. I believe it’s our job to teach our children good money habits. And even if you’re not planning to become a parent, Tom Corley and I will be discussing some important money lessons in this Rich Habits Poor habits podcast.  So let’s talk about children….

Are you where you want to be financially? If not, what’s holding you back? That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s show. If you’re like most Australians, you’re probably not where you expected to be financially. Even if you’re doing well, understanding behavioural finance can help you do better. We make thousands of decisions every day. We usually make these decisions with almost no thought and this can lead to predictable errors in certain circumstances.

This week I explain How to Profit from Renovations in the current property markets.   Listen as I discuss: *My 8 step process for profiting from renovations. * 5 tips for successful renovations * Why renovations make sense in today's property market * The one thing that many renovations courses teach that is patently incorrect.  I also walk through my 8 Step renovation process

Where will our property markets be in 3 years?  We’re going through a bit of a rough time in the property cycle at present, which leaves a lot of people wondering what comes next. The availability of credit has tightened, and we’re in the face of slumping prices in some places and slower growth in others. But don’t panic. The property market is behaving normally. Listen to today's show as 3 experts and I give you our thoughts about where we’ll be in 3 years.

Today is the first birthday show of the Michael Yardney Podcast. Rather trying to come up with something new, I decided to try and distill the information, investment philosophies, tips and tricks that I and my guests have shared with you over the past year. As you listen to today’s show you’ll hear some of the most important insights I’ve shared over the past 52 weeks, all in one episode. I’ve called it…. The Rules of Property Investment

Are great property investors born or made? Can anyone achieve success in property investing? That’s one of the topics we’re going to discuss on today’s show. I’m also going to share a lesson I learned when one of my mentors asked, “where are you going to be in 10 years’ time?” Are you walking down the right road to arrive at the place you want to be? Finally, Ken Raiss of Metropole Wealth Advisory is going to join us to answer a question about ownership structures

Yes it's true that 1% controlled 82% of the wealth in the world? I just finished reading an article complaining about the rich. In the author’s mind, there was something inherently unfair about this wealth inequality. The problem is... the top 1% will always control most of the wealth until the other 99% figure out how the 1% go about cultivating wealth. So, how do the 1% cultivate wealth? That's exactly what Tom Corley and I discuss in our Rich Habits Poor Habits Podcasts.

Success is not a miracle. Nor is it a matter of luck. Everything happens for a reason, good or bad, positive or negative. And it’s the same with success in property investment.   So, in this week's show I am going to discuss the habits these wealthy investors share in common, to help you because more successful in your investments, in business and in life

Everyone knows that location is critical when selecting an investment property that will outperform. But what makes a good location and why are some locations better prospects than others? It's very different today than when I started investing around 40 years ago. Plus I share 12 productivity hacks to help make you more successful

Have you ever considered a joint property venture to help you get into property or get yourself to the next level? In today’s episode, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of getting into a joint property venture. Plus I chat with Stuart Wemyss about how the Reserve Bank sets interest rates.   Finally, we’ll hear Ken Raiss answer a question about depreciation. The information he shares should be of interest to you if you’re a property investor.

If you want to become a better investor, this week’s show is for you. Today I’m going to chat with you about: 1. The 7 habits of highly effective investors. 2. 21 Lessons I Would Teach My 21- Year-Old Self if I had a chance to go back in time. You may want to try the same exercises. Chances are, the lessons you would teach are some of the same lessons you should focus on today.

Have you ever wanted to sit me down in a corner and ask me all of your questions about property? That’s what Liz and Marc from Finder.com.au did. Earlier this year, they asked me all their questions about property. Listen to the episode to hear about the major forces driving our property market, what I see ahead for interest rates and property values, how rising interest rates might actually make it easier for new investors to enter the property market, and much more.

When the world of finance changes, property investors must be prepared to change with it. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with property analyst Pete Wargent about recent changes in finance and how they have affected his investment strategies. Listen to our conversation and learn more about how the markets are changing and how you can tweak your investment strategies to keep up with the phases of the investment cycle.