Stuart Wemyss 
The unrefuted trend in all investment markets is mean reversion. It means that a period of below average returns is always followed by a period of above average returns. It is my thesis that investment-grade property in Melbourne looks attractive compared to other markets and that there are several economic tailwinds that may result in …
The below video is a recording of a webinar hosted on 26 April 2024. In this webinar, Stuart and Jarrod discuss what investment returns they expect investment-grade property to generate over the next decade and why. You can contact Wakelin Property Advisor here. You can download a copy of the slides here. We might be …
I was listening to Morgan Housel’s new podcast recently (which I highly recommend by the way), and he said something along the lines of; once you define your investment philosophy, you won’t be distracted by any noise that doesn’t align with it. It really resonated with me. Success with investing is more about avoiding mistakes …
Most people struggle with working out how to invest their money. Do they upgrade their home, contribute more into super, buy an investment property, invest in the share market, or something else? In fact, this common challenge was the reason that I decided to write my book, Investopoly. I knew that if people understood the …
Every few months, there’s a story online about an investor in their 30’s that has amassed a property portfolio of 12 properties…and how you can do it too. Firstly, we shouldn’t be impressed by the number of properties that someone owns, as it doesn’t tell us anything about their wealth (equity). Boasting about the number …
Share markets have been highly volatile over the past couple of years. Markets fell by circa 30% when Covid hit in March 2020 and then proceeded to boom until the end of 2021, fuelled by government stimulus and zero interest rates. However, markets fell by circa 20% in 2022 after central banks aggressively hiked rates. …
Typically, you need a budget of circa $1.5 million to purchase an investment grade house (investment property) in Melbourne, less in Brisbane, and a lot more than $1.5 million in Sydney. Of course, not everyone can afford this budget, so I wanted to discuss how to buy the highest quality property possible within your budget. …
We are all aware that central banks around the world have been hiking interest rates to reduce inflation back to normal levels. The US economy, and particularly the labour market, have been more resilient than most expected. This means the US central bank might have to hike interest rates higher than in other jurisdictions to …
Many Australian borrowers need to navigate significant changes to their mortgages throughout 2023 including fixed interest rate and interest-only term expiries. The banks understand borrowers are likely to be more active this year and are well-prepared to offer discounts and cash incentives to retain customers. This eBook aims to help borrowers make informed decisions, minimise …
Ensuring your accountant collaborates with your financial advisor is important, as they will be able to discuss and workshop ideas to improve your financial position. However, in my 20+ years of experience, this collaboration almost never occurs, unless they work in the same firm. Theoretically, there shouldn’t be any impediments to these two professionals working …
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