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November 21, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
People want cash for Christmas – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. Homes sales lift… tiny bit Detached home sales picked up again[...]
November 21, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
People want cash for Christmas – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. Homes sales lift… tiny bit Detached home sales picked up again[...]
November 19, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How I finally got ahead
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I don’t think we have the right handle on what this means. “Slow and steady wins the[...]
November 14, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
America is a weird place – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. America is a weird place With Trump taking the White House,[...]
November 13, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Have we past ‘peak investor’?
What’s driving this fall? Why is the number of property investors in Australia falling? Read the papers and it still[...]
November 12, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: the key to unlocking abundance
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Make time for an abundant future Are you able to zoom out right now? I mean, imagine[...]
November 7, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
House prices fall in 3 capitals – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. House Prices hitting pause Corelogic house price data for October showed[...]
November 4, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How I invest in uncertainty
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Don’t wait until you know I caught a quote from the comedian Conan O’Brien I really like[...]
October 30, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
CBA reveal their outlook for rental market
CBA roll the numbers forward on the rental market CBA now reckon that “the worst of the rental squeeze is[...]
October 29, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Release yourself from this torture
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I don’t need you to be consistent. One of the great tortures of life is the pressure[...]
October 23, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What actually drives the rent cycle?
Nope. Rates don’t matter. One thing you’ve been hearing a bit lately is that the reason why rents are so[...]
October 22, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Three things I learnt on the boat 
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Boats are like life.   I’ve spent quite a bit of time messing about on boats in recent[...]
October 15, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How unlock free energy in your life 
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s free energy waiting for you.   So imagine you go into an ice-cream shop with a 6-year-old[...]
October 7, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Life is short. Soak it up
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We’re here for a good time, not a long time. If it’s one thing I’ve learnt it’s[...]
October 1, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: You only have one job  
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It’s as simple and as difficult as that.   There is only one thing you have to do.[...]
September 23, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: There are no adults
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is not universal, but it’s common. Having worked with tens of thousands of students over the[...]
September 18, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Inflation fears give way to recession fears – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. Rental vacancies lifting… a little Data from SQM show that rental[...]
September 17, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: too many suits, not enough tradies
Here’s another reason why we can’t build enough homes. There’s too many suits in the construction sector, apparently. Independent economist[...]
September 11, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Worst income recession on record – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. Is the rental boom over? After increasing 30-40% on pre-Covid levels,[...]
September 10, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Home building has become a roll of the dice
Meet one of the unluckiest women in Australia. Imagine having a contract with a builder to build a new home.[...]
September 9, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Read this before you quit your job
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Jobs suck. Let’s not pretend otherwise. What can you do if you hate your day job? Well,[...]
September 3, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Exposed: why I think these are just a scam 
The finance industry involves many talented people trying to get money out of people for nothing.  At the risk of[...]
August 22, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Airfares are cheap again! – the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. Capitals march to their own drum After marching in lockstep into[...]
August 15, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rents driving people into sharehouses: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. Rents topping out? Corelogic data on rents showed that rental prices[...]
August 14, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Don’t believe the hype. Cuts are coming
Don’t believe the hype. A barrage of rate cuts is coming. Markets have been all over the shop the past[...]
August 12, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to make self-compassion a habit
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is how to unlock this mind-blowing productivity hack There’s this idea that I see pop up[...]
August 12, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Can we ban AI from housing? Should we?
It’s good politics to fight against the inevitable. This story made me roll my eyes a little bit. San Francisco[...]
August 7, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This big bank’s dream is your nightmare
This is a terrible idea. ANZ boss Shayne Elliott has a vision for Australia. He wants to make house more[...]
August 1, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Inflation clears way for rate cuts!: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist. These are the charts that caught my eye this week. First[...]
July 31, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why this developer just dumped $200m worth of sites
This is why the construction outlook has gone to garbage. There were shock-waves going through the commercial government sector last[...]
July 30, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Anger is the antidote to fear  
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Time to flip this paradigm on its head. Anger is the key to abundance. Ok, we’re a[...]
July 29, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
$300/wk for a high-tech shoe box? You’re kidding me. 
Proof that the property market has completely jumped the shark. How much would you be willing to pay to live[...]
July 25, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Economy is creating zero jobs. Yikes!: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Jobs, spending and gas.   These are the charts that caught my[...]
July 24, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
“The market is epicly stuffed”: Experts
Property experts agree: we’re in trouble. Property experts reckon the housing market is epically stuffed. That’s the broad vibe. Specifically,[...]
July 23, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to capitalise on the market for talents 
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Just because it’s easy, doesn’t mean it’s not valuable.   There’s a paradox in economics. It is the[...]
July 16, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Yoda was wrong.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Yoda was a product of his time. I rewatched The Empire Strikes Back the other day, and[...]
July 10, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Are rents about to fall?: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Rents, CBA forecasts and job ads. These are the charts that[...]
June 19, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Big lift in Aussies working two jobs: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Jobs data, retail spending and loneliness. These are the charts that[...]
June 17, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to be truly free
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Our operating system is outdated. Don’t let it rule your life. Imagine a simple, old-school computer game.[...]
June 12, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Silver medal in house building but still stuck with a shortage: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Lending, construction, container rates and action films. These are the charts[...]
June 11, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
It’s a shocking stat, but also not surprising
I really thought they might have done better. How many homes do you reckon you could build for $30m. Let’s[...]
June 11, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why these words make me angry
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why does some criticism make you angry? Imagine two scenarios. In the first, I’m out doing the[...]
June 5, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The economy stalls but property posts 15 wins: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: GDP, retail trade and student numbers. These are the charts that[...]
June 4, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing crunch will push up prices: NAB
You can pretty much lock these forecasts in I reckon. NAB has update their house price forecasts and is now[...]
June 4, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to love what you really want
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Time to update your mental models Most of us end up scared of what we really want.[...]
June 2, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Are foreign buyers to blame for housing crisis?
I reckon this is more politics than policy. Peter Dutton recently proposed a two-year ban on foreigners buying property, as[...]
May 29, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Inflation eases, but consumers feel the pain: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Inflation, confidence, and immigration plans. These are the charts that caught[...]
May 29, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why is Perth crushing it right now?
Who put a rocket under Perth? Perth is crushing it right now. Late last year I said I expected 2024[...]
May 28, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why you can’t fix victims
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Time to stop banging your head against that wall It took me a while to figure out[...]
May 27, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The latest way to make money in property
This never ceases to amaze me. There are always new ways to make money in property. This is one of[...]
May 22, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Investors ramp up google searches: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Investor finance, wages and military spending. These are the charts that[...]
May 21, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why anger is the wellspring of desire
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We’re so scared of it, but it’s so important. Imagine you are creating some sort of AI[...]
May 20, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why Sub-$800K is the hottest show in town
Things are getting hot down there. A few weeks ago I noted that we were in a compression market. With[...]
May 14, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why some of us never really grow up
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It’s the first, and hardest, discipline of growing up In many ways, growing up is about becoming[...]
May 9, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Investors are back, while cafes go bust: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Housing finance, deposits and café closures. These are the charts that[...]
May 7, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: your drive is hiding on the inside
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Where your drive comes from matters. A lot. Are you driving from the inside out, or just[...]
April 30, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to avoid generosity burn-out
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Burning out? You might be asking the wrong question. We give too much of ourselves. We give[...]
April 23, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why you’re thinking too small
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Expand you’re thinking, expand you’re life. You’re not thinking big enough. That’s my guess. That’s ok. Most[...]
April 22, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Yikes! This will put even more pressure on house prices
This tilt in the market will put even more pressure on prices. We’re creating exactly the wrong kind of demand[...]
April 17, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rents surge as Aussie income collapses: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Rents, container rates and economic surprises. These are the charts that[...]
April 16, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What laziness actually is
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Are you a bit lazy? Are you sure? I was having a chat with some students the[...]
April 10, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
House price boom continues at full steam: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: House prices, immigration and chocolate prices. These are the charts that[...]
April 9, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Competition for cheap suburbs set to get worse?
We’ve been waiting for this for years. Has it finally arrived? Last week I noted that we’re in a unique[...]
March 25, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: A back-door hack into desire
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Get this right and it will feel like magic. People are often surprised to learn that figuring[...]
March 24, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The scariest idea I’ve heard in a while
This sounds like a horrible idea. Want to hear the scariest idea I’ve heard in a while? We’re in the[...]
March 21, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Building sales nosedive as container rates lift: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Approvals, sales, business confidence and container rates. These are the charts[...]
March 19, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Do you feel like you give too much?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Giving is good, but not always. Where are you giving from? This is a really interesting question.[...]
March 18, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What’s the end game for the rental crisis?
Eventually we’re going to have to face we’re in a crisis. When is the rental market going to roll over?[...]
March 12, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How jobs stop you from growing up
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It’s hard to become completely free. Do you remember when you grew up? It must have happened[...]
March 7, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Houses accelerate as Taylor Swift rakes it in: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: House prices, infrastructure and Taylor Swift. The data is still largely[...]
March 5, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How debt saved his life
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I wouldn’t normally recommend this, but it works. Want to know a secret wealth hack you can[...]
March 4, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
2000 homes approved, but no one will build them
Office conversions are stalling. Did they ever make sense. One of the most hyped ideas to come out of Covid[...]
February 28, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF happened to Canada’s housing market?!?
It has Canadian flavours, but their boom is built with the same bones as ours. Someone flicked me a kind[...]
February 28, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Auctions point to an even bigger boom: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: auctions, global house prices, wages and the gender pay gap. This[...]
February 26, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Young buyers gearing up, but will it be enough?
Sales should pick up this year… but it won’t close the shortage. New home buyers are starting to get active[...]
February 26, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why life is like Jenga
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It should be easy. This is why it’s not. Making changes in your life is hard for[...]
February 21, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why this property came in $300K over reserve
This was a great result, built on a property’s ‘potential’. So the auction market is clearly pumping so far this[...]
February 19, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: the big mistake about wealth
Once you understand what wealth actually is, the game changes. What does it mean to be wealthy? This one of[...]
February 15, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
RBA gets a free kick: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: mortgage drift, politician property ownership and taxes. This is what caught[...]
February 13, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why we get stuck in bad patterns
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Where did these patterns come from anyway? Why do we get stuck in behavioural patterns that don't[...]
February 12, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
We’ll be lucky if things are only this bad
The construction crisis goes from bad to worse. I'm a little surprised more people aren't talking about this. We are[...]
February 4, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing shortage hits 150K… at least!!
These numbers will raise an eyebrow or two. So Australia just hit a new milestone. According to the ABS’s population[...]
January 29, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why I don’t have problems anymore
Truth Bomb Tuesday: the name we call things matters. Here’s a little challenge for you this year: Never say the[...]
January 22, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The key drivers of property in 2024
I tell you what to expect this year OK, put away the leftover Christmas pudding it's time to get serious.[...]
January 22, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to defend your joy in three easy steps
Truth Bomb Tuesday: here's 3 new ways to think about calling more joy into your life. People tend to see[...]
January 18, 2024 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Make money a tool not a target this year
How to set yourself up for the year. So… 2024. Strap yourselves in, here we go. Now, I tend to[...]
November 15, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Would you bid on this hoarder home?
Yes, the market’s hot, but there’s still opportunity in this deal. I’m going to tell you why property the best[...]
November 13, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The overlooked reason why we can’t build more houses
People don’t get the connection here. There’s a reason why we can’t fix the housing shortage. People think it’s easy.[...]
November 8, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What is the property capacity gap?: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: Property, borrowing capacity and rents. Corelogic released their market update for[...]
November 7, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Fail fast, fail furious
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Mistakes are a cost of doing business. “Wow. You work so fast.” I was messing around with[...]
November 7, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How ‘walk to shops’ = $2.6m over reserve
It’s a lot of money to avoid teaching your kids to cook. Here’s a funny story from a recent sale[...]
November 5, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
CBA puzzled by ‘extraordinary times’
Without this, would price falls have been bigger? CBA Economists are privately a bit confused about the housing market’s current[...]
October 30, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why only humans think growth looks like this
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Change is tiny kid’s cardigan. There’s a funny thing that happens when your kids are little. You[...]
October 25, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Energy prices soar while job ads tank: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: energy prices, job ads, average household size, and real wages. Here[...]
October 23, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The ‘hour to midnight’ practice for getting unstuck
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you only had an hour, you’d be surprised at what you could get done “You’ve got[...]
October 22, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing supply situation going from bad to worse
You can’t run two construction booms at once! When I look down the telescope at the next 5 to 10[...]
October 18, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Official: Property has cleared the last hurdle
Well, looks like we were making a mountain of a mole hill There is really nothing holding the property market[...]
October 18, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Foreign buying lifts as borrowers go underwater: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: prices, foreign buying, rates and underwater households. Here are the charts[...]
October 17, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why households let men work more
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The gender pay gap persists, but not for the reasons we commonly think. The Nobel Prizes were[...]
October 11, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? You can buy gold from a supermarket?
Create fear, create a market. Ever think about nipping down to Woolies to pick up some gold bullion? No. You[...]
October 11, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Vacancies tank while builders bust: the economy in pictures
See the world through the eyes of an economist: vacancies, insolvencies, rate hike expectations and more Here are the charts[...]
October 9, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: Why this bank sees rate cuts on the horizon
Is the RBA done. Yep. Probably. The RBA left rates on pause again last week. And so they should have.[...]
October 2, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Inside Brisbane’s “home buyer hunger games”
It does have a soft spot in my heart, but the hard data doesn’t lie. I’ve been saying for a[...]
September 28, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Analyst reckons boomers are to blame for housing shortage
We didn’t see this coming. Oh Boomers. How are you to blame for everything? Are you just an easy target[...]
September 25, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Man takes 190 electric shocks to avoid time alone
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Are we scared of boredom, or is there something darker lurking beneath the surface? A lot of[...]
September 21, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How much higher can the rental market go?
Some tentative signs the rental market is slowing. It’s a false flag. Are rents going to slow down? Are enough[...]
September 18, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The 9 ways to have an edge
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Just so many ways to win How much of your success is within your control? About 7/9ths?[...]
September 14, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Mortgage prisoners still out there
Stuck with your current lender? You’re not alone. So one of the many novel things that Covid gave the English[...]
September 7, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Oh no! Market has bolted!
Will the RBAs pause give us a FOMO phase? So the RBA left rates on hold on Tuesday. And good[...]
September 5, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Sour grapes is a trap. There are others.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is what the sour grapes fable was actually about. I want to show you something important.[...]
September 4, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Myth-busted: the ‘mass exodus’ of property investors
Myth or reality? Investors are leaving the market in droves. I’ve seen a few reports recently of a mass exodus[...]
August 30, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rate hikes vs shortage – who wins?
Why aren’t prices rising more quickly? This is why It’s an interesting phase in the market right now. It’s caught[...]
August 28, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why you need successful friends
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The power of networks is actually astounding. I have an argument with my marketing guys pretty regularly.[...]
August 21, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What stunned me about the Matildas run
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Not every nation has a team like the Matildas. Not every nation even wants to. Watching the[...]
August 20, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Its official – this rental boom is breaking all records
Want to know what the next boom looks like? Look here. When trying to size up the shape of the[...]
August 16, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Proof: why property is just different
There’s a swing factor in property you just don’t find anywhere else. You know why property is the most amazing[...]
August 9, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is office to apartment the next big play?
The office market is struggling. But that’s creating opportunities of their own. Want to know the next big trend in[...]
August 7, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why we all have this instinct
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Collaboration isn’t just a nice flow. It’s a tool for survival. “You don’t have to do it[...]
August 6, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
New kitchen, lick of paint, $500K profit
This deal blew my socks off. Slow market? What slow market? A recent sale in the press the other day[...]
August 2, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Economists: Yep, RBA is probably done.
Tuesdays pause gives us hope that rate hikes are done. Are they? Is the RBA finally done? After the most[...]
July 30, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Brisbane begins moving to its own drum
The fundamentals look solid across the country. But in Brisbane, they look amazing. I’ve said many times over the years[...]
July 27, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
All the ducks line up for Brisbane
The fundamentals look solid across the country. But in Brisbane, they look amazing. I’m generally not a massive fan of[...]
July 25, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Hippy fluff or brain hack of the year?
Truth Truth Bomb Tuesday: Don’t be a useless dreamer I talked a lot about the power of visualising and positive[...]
July 24, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why house prices can’t actually fall
This is the key reason why a house price collapse is an impossibility, we have a shortage of housing. Yes,[...]
July 18, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: When to rush and when to relax
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Be driven at the calendar, chill at the desk. There’s a particular dance we have to do[...]
July 17, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing construction is about to collapse
Yes, we have a shortage of housing. Yes, it’s about to get a whole lot worse. I’m not sure people[...]
July 12, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The myth that gets investors into trouble
If you listen to the myth, you could get into trouble. Somewhere, a long time ago, some pecker-head said that[...]
July 11, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Wait, what if this is a dumb idea?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: My strategy for when doubt creeps in. “Wait, what if this is a dumb idea?” That was[...]
July 10, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Proof: million dollar deals are still out there
Here’s proof that million dollar deals are still out there. Can you still make a million dollars out of property?[...]
July 6, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is the boom a silver lining in search of a cloud?
Is there going to be a rush of new stock on the market? So the RBA paused rates on Tuesday.[...]
July 3, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Official property forecasts: double digit gains!
What happens to property prices from here? Ask these economists So property portal Domain has some strong egg-head economists working[...]
June 29, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The simple maths driving property prices
Sometimes property economics is tricky. Sometimes its not… How’s that supply shortage going? Getting worse actually, thanks for asking. One[...]
June 22, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WFH is dead and what that means for property
Work from Home was one of the big themes of Covid, but it looks like going the way of Covid[...]
June 15, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Would you rather be dead or poor?
Poverty is a universal fear. Which makes you wonder why people don’t do more about it. Would you rather be[...]
June 13, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Stop waiting to enjoy life
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is a condition that a lot of people have Someone shared something with me that really[...]
June 12, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Australia is different, but not good different
The RBA’s not slowing down. There’s more pain ahead. So the RBA just went ahead and shocked everyone last week,[...]
June 8, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Seller makes $2m in two years. Wow.
The auction market is scorching right now The market is certainly heating up, and I’ve got a story for you[...]
May 31, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
And just like that, Sydney’s booming
Where Sydney goes, the nation follows The market bottomed out much quicker than people expected. And now it’s changed gears[...]
May 29, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to hack your emotional systems
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How to reclaim your power from your emotions. “Sometimes my emotions get the better of me. I[...]
May 25, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How we ended up with a “boomer-driven economy”
The trend is clear now. Prices will rise. Are you feeling the pain of rate hikes? Are you feeling the[...]
May 23, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why freedom actually sucks
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I couldn’t believe that life was actually like this… Freedom is painful. I know we talk about[...]
May 22, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Construction wipe-out “worst in 45 years”
It’s not going to be massive, but there’s a little good news for property prices here. It’s a tough time[...]
May 16, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The difference between day jobs and slavery
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You were never meant to fit everything in. Why do the weekends feel so short? Even the[...]
May 14, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property boom is firing on all cylinders now
The last cylinder has just fired. The boom is roaring now. The property market has turned the corner and prices[...]
May 11, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What will the budget do for property prices?
It’s not going to be massive, but there’s a little good news for property prices here. Ok, so does this[...]
May 9, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to escape the limits of your fear
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You don’t have to let your fears define you Our fears shape our lives. They determine what[...]
May 8, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The ‘Landcruiser effect’ driving house prices
This recent sale shows just how much the explosion in construction costs has affected the market. A lot of people[...]
May 1, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What Westpac really thinks will happen to house prices
The mood in the market has shifted. This is the new reality. So you know I have access to a[...]
May 1, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How generosity changes your brain
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you don’t practice generosity, life starts to box you in. Generosity has to be a central[...]
April 27, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing market 2nd riskiest in the world… really?
Another report that Aussie housing is risky. Probably a sign that prices are going to boom. So, if you’ve been[...]
April 24, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
CBA cuts rates. Already?!?
The interest rate cycle has clearly turned. It is clearly looking like the property market has bottomed out and is[...]
April 19, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
No money? That might be an advantage
Drive is worth more than money.   Can you really build wealth out of nothing? Can you go from no-money[...]
April 18, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Would you rather die or look stupid?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Is a need to belong keeping you poor? There was a fascinating psychological study I was reading[...]
April 17, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What happens if the RBA hikes again?
Could a recession actually be good for property prices? So… where do interest rates go from here? CBA’s economists raised[...]
April 13, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property prices lift. Is the data just wrong?
Austions are heating up. What does that mean for the rest of us? When Corelogic’s data showed that prices in[...]
April 3, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is the cost-of-living crisis finally over?
The inflation data is painting a clear picture now… Is the RBA listening? It looks like the cost-of-living crisis might[...]
April 3, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to get on top of overwhelm
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Can we all just stop pretending for a minute? Overwhelmed? Confused? That’s ok. No really. It’s ok.[...]
March 27, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why property never gets crushed in a stampede
Herd dynamics are in full effect in markets these days. I wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole. Humans are[...]
March 27, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How op shops ended up drowning in stuff
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We all want the same thing, and the op shops can’t cope. All the op shops are[...]
March 20, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why ‘retreat and soothe’ never works
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you give into tantrums, it will never end Sometimes people just won’t get with the program.[...]
March 19, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This will be a big trend in property over the next 10 years
Retrofitted offices could be a big trend, but there’s also some big hurdles. When Covid hit and our CBDs became[...]
March 15, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
I don’t know why this works, but it does
This indicator is fairly reliable, and it suggests we’ve reached a turning point., How do you predict a turn in[...]
March 13, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: You’re not broken. Your context is broken.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Things need to change… but you don’t. “I dunno. I used to really love surfing…” A whisty,[...]
March 9, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What happens if apartment construction collapse 73%?
The supply shortage is about to get a whole lot worse. It’s a common mistake to think of the “property[...]
March 7, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why I have zero-tolerance for this
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Many people do this, but I’m not having it. Why do we engage in defeatist self-talk? There[...]
March 6, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why investing looks easier than it is
Investing sometimes looks easy. But you need to invest and believe in yourself first. A few years ago I remember[...]
March 2, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why Perth has gone “next level crazy”
This dynamic is playing out across the country.   So this recent property sale caught my attention, and it really brings[...]
February 28, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why boats are better than cars
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There are different ways of moving in the world. Be like a boat. You know what the[...]
February 21, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Motivation for tired dogs
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It’s kind of obvious when you think about it So the science of motivation is shifting. It’s[...]
February 20, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The trap is set for the negatively geared
This won’t derail the market, but some people are going to feel the pain We can expect to hear a[...]
February 15, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why are sellers on strike?
Supply is fading in a most unusual way. The supply side of the property market is super-fascinating right now. Remember[...]
February 14, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Tapping your hidden superpower
Truth Bomb Tuesday: They told you your superpower was a curse… Are you sitting on a hidden super-power? Are you[...]
February 13, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What makes the Aussie property market so unusual
Supposedly Aussies love property. I’m not so sure. A lot of people say that ‘Australians have a love affair with[...]
February 9, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Should you wait til the market bottoms out?
The RBA’s not done, but the market is set to turn. So the RBA hiked rates by another 25 basis[...]
February 5, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Exposed: the one factor driving the 30-year boom in property
Property has enjoyed an epic run in recent decades. It will continue. This will be the year that Australia finally[...]
February 2, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: What the numbers don’t tell you
The numbers tell a confusing (for some) story Imagine this. I’ve got two assets I can sell you. The first[...]
January 30, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: The real reason behind the rental crisis
The surprising source of an epic crisis. “Where exactly has this rental crisis come from?” I’m getting this question a[...]
January 30, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Motivation – the gentle way
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Motivation doesn’t need to be so hard. You can only get so far with hating yourself. And[...]
January 19, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The five drivers of property in 2023
These are the five factors to watch this year. As we come storming out of the gates into 2023, I[...]
January 17, 2023 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: A year to change your life?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The state I try to put myself in as the year begins. Here we go. The year[...]
December 19, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The 3 drivers to watch in 2023
I reckon there will be three key things to watch in 2023 So on Thursday last week, I wrapped up[...]
December 14, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
My predictions for 2023
I reckon there will be three key things to watch in 2023 So let tell you where I think the[...]
December 5, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property to pump 9% in 2023?
This guy is usually on the money. Louis Christopher has been in the property game a long time. (Almost as[...]
December 1, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
RBA: rents will boom
Sometimes the RBA looks stupid. Sometimes it’s on the money. There were a lot of Gem’s at the RBA Governor[...]
November 29, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why people are scared of permission
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Be direct. Be clear. “I give you permission to do whatever you want, all the time.” You[...]
November 24, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: Agent’s tips for selling in a softer market
It was an ugly duckling, but there’s still money to be made in duck. The AFR was reporting on an[...]
November 22, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The most toxic idea out there
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Be direct. Be clear. “I just wish my hubby was more affectionate.” “You don’t think he loves[...]
November 13, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Really? There’s panic selling?
Don’t believe the hype. Everyone is trying to sell you something. Ok, so here’s an exercise in cutting through media[...]
November 6, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why there’s a tax on your cash
Feeling like you’re falling behind? You probably are. Can you hear that sound? That’s the sound of your lifestyle going[...]
November 3, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
In the future, you’ll only buy ¾ of a house
Soon, governments are going to be paying you to buy property. So the Victorian state election is coming up, and[...]
October 31, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Escaping a ‘culture of wrong’
Truth Bomb Tuesday: A simple framework for de-escalating conflict “In the end, I lost it at my husband, threw the[...]
October 24, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Where real joy comes from
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Life starts when we take off our masks You are nowhere near as clever as you think[...]
October 20, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How the “ratchet effect” works in property
Property is unique, which is why the bottom of the cycle is closer than people think. I think we’re probably[...]
October 13, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Shock sale shows how hot market actually is
The market is hotter than most people think. There was some chat in the press this week about a surprise[...]
October 10, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to be really radical
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Don’t let the dishes hold you back from happy. “The dishes are never done.” There are two[...]
October 3, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to be desire-driven
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s two ways of moving. But they’re really just two sides of the same coin. There’s something[...]
September 28, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The problem with a four-day work week
There’s a push to move to a four-day work week. But a big problem still remains. There was news last[...]
September 26, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What you get wrong about emergencies
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We were actively designed to be irrational about threats like this. I was trading messages with a[...]
September 14, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What happens when the hiding ends
How much are you ever going to achieve if your first instinct is to hide? Something happens when you decide[...]
September 6, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to make happiness stay
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Happiness is hard to find and even harder to hold. Have a guess. How much happiness do[...]
September 1, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Could a debt crisis happen here?
Sri Lanka is in real trouble. It can’t happen here. So a student asked me the other day if I[...]
August 29, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Do you have one of ‘the three wealth curses’?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Don’t have what it takes? That might be a blessing. When I first started out on my[...]
August 24, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Proof: No-money strategies work
No-money-down strategies work. Here’s proof. People often ask me if it’s possible to make money in real estate if you’re[...]
August 23, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why I don’t want to be remembered
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If your motivation is a eulogy, you’ll never get far. “After you die, how do you want[...]
August 18, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
“Put the bosses in Hi-Vis!” – Qantas
How Qantas wasted our money I caught up with an Aussie couple the other day. (I am currently fulfilling a[...]
August 16, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why do we fear what we love?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Are we hard-wired to fear the things we love? Humans are pretty strange creatures. We are a[...]
August 9, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The 100 coffees theory of emotions
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Emotions aren’t scary. Dosages are scary. I was talking to a friend recently, an older friend, who[...]
August 8, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Has inflation already peaked?
The inflation data is hot, but I don’t think its getting hotter. So there’s an awful lot swinging on what[...]
August 1, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why investors shouldn’t trust intuition
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I use my intuition. You shouldn’t. “Listen Dymphna, I’ve just got a good feeling about it.” “No[...]
July 28, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What would Shakespeare think of your excuses?
What would the immortal bard say about your excuses? I was talking to a student the other day about why[...]
July 25, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: too generous for our own good?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: To avoid energy vampires, we need discipline. Most times, we choose the wrong discomfort. I think this[...]
July 21, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
They thought the Brooklyn Bridge would collaps
Sometimes actions speak louder than words. There’s a story I love about the Brooklyn Bridge. In May of 1883, the[...]
July 19, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What Dune gets right about fear
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Those sci-fi writers knew a thing or two. I watched Dune the other night. I love a[...]
July 11, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why the grass looks greener in Adelaide
This looks very dodgy, but the numbers don’t lie. This is one of the funniest things in a while. Basically,[...]
July 11, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What I learnt from having Covid
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Sometimes you just can’t. That’s a blessing. I think I have pro-noia – the sneaking suspicion that[...]
July 7, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rates go up. What happens next?
RBA hikes, but it’s not as bad as people think.    So the RBA hiked rates by another 50 basis[...]
July 4, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Lessons from the Sunglass King
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I found this story inspiring. In these crazy times, I thought I wanted to offer something inspiring.[...]
June 27, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Can house prices fall 30%?
If history is a guide, then people are panicking about nothing. A few people in the media are now talking[...]
June 21, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How much would you pay for stillness?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We used to crave stimulation. Now only the rich can get away from it. I don’t know[...]
June 15, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Stop the RBA before it hurts someone!
Does the RBA have the right tools for the job? So the RBA shocked everyone last week when they hiked[...]
June 13, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why your first step is always a power move
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How to make sure your goals aren’t empty dreams. Help us out here. I’m road testing a[...]
June 9, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The dirty secret in the GDP data
If the economy is going great guns, why does it feel like I’m going backwards? So we got the first[...]
May 26, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Foreigners eyeing off Aussie homes
I mean, who doesn’t love Aussie property? I don’t know if you were in the market during the last cycle,[...]
May 23, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How shared-truths prevent JV disasters
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you want honesty, get it in writing. “I just wish they would be honest with me.”[...]
May 18, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Super plan to lift prices by $100K?
The Coalition is staking the final week of the campaign on a plan to let people raid super to buy[...]
May 16, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Beware the time-leeches!
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Guard it jealously. You won’t get it back. You have a lot of resources at your disposal.[...]
May 9, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The hidden gold in jealousy
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We tend to shame jealous feelings. There’s something being missed there. I was talking to a friend[...]
May 8, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The surprising winners from Labor’s housing policy
Labor’s pitch to voters has a surprising winner So we got Labor’s contribution to housing policy last week, with their[...]
May 4, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How much rate pain can households take?
The RBA has launched its rate hike cycle. Can Australia hack it? So the RBA hiked rates as expected this[...]
May 2, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Success is simple, but hard
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The ingredients for success are simple. So why aren’t more people successful. People often want to know[...]
April 27, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
3% mortgages – can Clive do it?
Clive Palmer is making some big promises on interest rates. Can he deliver? So Clive Palmer is promising to keep[...]
April 26, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to call in what you really want
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Are you sending a clear message to the universe? I want you to imagine something. Imagine there’s[...]
April 24, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
First jobs boom, then property boom
This jobs market truly is one for the ages. I don’t know if people really get that. So we got[...]
April 21, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why a rate hike recession is not happening
Rate hikes are so not happening. Not like this anyway… Right now, markets are still pricing in a riduclous outlook[...]
April 19, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: who is telling your story?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The stories we tell matter, but who is telling yours? I’ve written a few times about the[...]
April 12, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: don’t rush your healing to market
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It’s beautiful to share. But don’t be in a rush. We are all merchants of our own[...]
April 11, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Shock! Inflation is coming for tim-tams!
Inflation is here, but it might be worse than you think. Andrew Leigh, the shadow assistant minister for Treasury, was[...]
April 7, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How NOT to enter a joint venture deal
Sometimes trust is just a way of avoiding responsibility. There’s a saying in the Muslim part of the world that[...]
April 4, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why aren’t they teaching this in schools?
I’ve been calling for this for years. Time for Australia to listen. I’m certainly not a fan of Australia follow[...]
April 4, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: why happy = who cares?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s no useful information in happy. I’m going to tell you why you don’t actually want to[...]
March 30, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What the Budget means for property
No major news for property in this year’s budget, but a few interesting things to note. So here’s a few[...]
March 29, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to find your ‘why’
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you can get clear on your why, it will unlock a mountain of energy. The first[...]
March 15, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Floods show us what real compassion is
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Compassion is less active than we think. These are some dark days. The war in Ukraine bleeds[...]
March 10, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
A newbie’s guide to purchase costs
In the market for a new place? Make sure you understand all the costs involved in sealing the deal. In[...]
March 8, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: A message to those who “don’t get it”
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s power in someone who ‘gets it’. I’m really not sure you can do it alone. I[...]
March 1, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why I’ll never tell you to ‘just get over it’.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Your fears aren’t irrational… just waiting to be worked with. You can’t just “let go of your[...]
February 28, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Landlord strike to drive rents higher?
Rental markets are tight, but you have to be a little careful how you interpret it. One of the interesting[...]
February 21, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is the regional boom about to end?
Regional markets have had a blinder. Can it continue? So the regional property markets have had an incredible couple of[...]
February 17, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Time to fix rates?
The rate cycle has turned. But that’s no reason to panic. So the rate cycle has definitely turned. Rates aren’t[...]
February 14, 2022 by Dymphna 1 Comments
T-Bomb: how to slay dragons
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Before you can slay dragons, you have to tie up your shoes. The road to your great[...]
February 9, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What the ‘race for space’ means for property
The race for space defined 2021. What about 2022? Now one of the more interesting property trends that came out[...]
February 7, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: when your job is Japanese water torture
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You hate your job, but is it actually the job. “You know, maybe your job isn’t actually[...]
February 3, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Your complete guide to Lender’s Mortgage Insurance
Everything an investor needs to know about LMI. K know some people might be across this already, but I had[...]
January 27, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why this strategy sucks in a market like this
Markets are in a flap, but my advice to these investors is to stay calm. The whole economy is a[...]
January 24, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why there was no ‘pink recession’
Another super-strong set of numbers from the jobs data… So we got the unemployment data last week, and for me,[...]
January 20, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why beaches are the business in 2022
Can you guess where the money is flowing right now? So on Monday I started looking at the five big[...]
January 18, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
A year to get it sorted
Sometimes nothing happens unless you make it happen. Is this the year you’re going to get it sorted? Tell me[...]
January 17, 2022 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Who won the property market in 2021?
The property market keeps serving up winners. So, here we are 2022. How did that happen? Now, I hope you’ve[...]
December 13, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What will households do with all that money?
I gave you three reasons why 2022 will be big for property. Here’s two more. So I flagged a couple[...]
December 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The second biggest boom in 150 years!
How 2021 became the most epic boom in my lifetime. I don’t think most people realise how epic 2021 has[...]
December 7, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why your tribe can’t find you
Truth Bomb Tuesday: To find your tribe, look within first. We had our super-conference a few weeks ago and it[...]
December 6, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How big is Bitcoin, really?
To get a sense of how big Bitcoin is, look backstage… I think people don’t really appreciate how big the[...]
December 2, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Do I think crypto is a revolution?
Crypto has created the first global-scale network of trust. Do I think Bitcoin is revolutionary? Look, Bitcoin and the whole[...]
November 30, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Two questions before the end of the year
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you get your push and pull sorted, you’re sorted. As we roll into the end of[...]
November 29, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why are kiwi policy makers freaking out?
The Kiwi government is worried about the boom… about 18 months too late. There’s a bit of a funny situation[...]
November 25, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why Tarantino can’t NFT his movies
More proof that cryptos will change how we do everything. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the latest craze to come out[...]
November 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Brisbane to benefit from “Millenial Migration”?
Everything is lining up for Brisbane Do you reckon Brisbane is about to boom? That’s my sense. I reckon Brisbane[...]
November 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why we’re all slaves to this social construct
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you don’t think you deserve it, it’s not going to happen. Do you deserve to be[...]
November 17, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Cash is dead. Who is the new king?
We have no idea where most of the cash actually is. So cash is dying a slow death. It was[...]
November 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How we ducked a ‘tidal wave’ of bankruptcies
Free money has set the economy on course to boom. Interesting story last week. So not only have we avoided[...]
November 11, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? CBA offer crypto now?
This will probably go down as the date that crypto went mainstream in Australia. So for a while now, crypto-currencies[...]
November 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Want to know how I spend my money?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You’ve got to be generous with money AND time. I spend my time the way I spend[...]
November 2, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Some rules are not fair
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Is it even possible to live up to your own expectations? A lot of people live under[...]
October 25, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to win the Rat Race
Why is it so hard to get ahead? How did we get here? One of the richest nations on earth,[...]
October 18, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What your emotions are really there for
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We die when we stop allowing. I want you to do a little exercise for me. I[...]
October 13, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why you MUST get landlord insurance
Landlord insurance is just a cost of doing business. If you’re like many Australians, you might think that buying insurance[...]
October 11, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to stay alive
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We die when we stop allowing. Just make me one promise: Don’t resign your aliveness. Not now.[...]
October 7, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What happens if your tenant stops paying rent?
When it comes to managing bad tenants, prevention is worth an ounce of cure. As a property investor, the last[...]
October 4, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Humanity’s great test in Covid
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If we can do this, the sky’s the limit. I know I’m a glass-half-full kind of girl.[...]
September 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The true cost of buying property
Make sure you understand the full costs involved in purchasing property. In property, the price tag is never the price.[...]
September 21, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Who to cut out of your life
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Sometimes you need to cull the dead wood… but get first things first. Sometimes you need to[...]
September 20, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
My hot tip for the next boom market
I reckon the experts are wrong on this one… again. So I reckon the ‘experts’ have it wrong. In the[...]
September 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to nail a bathroom on a budget
Renovating a bathroom? Here’s a few tips for overdelivering under-budget You’re about to list your place and you’ve got it[...]
September 13, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What I changed in Covid
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Change is hard… but sometimes easier than you think. I sometimes you just wake up one day[...]
September 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Will land prices really double?
This is nothing short of a paradigm shift. I saw a report from some analysts the other day saying that[...]
September 6, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The super-power most of us never use
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Humans have one super-power… and most of us never use it Can you imagine if you had[...]
August 30, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Look who loves lockdown
More proof that lockdown isn’t fair. So lockdowns are dragging on, dragging us through the dirt behind them. And case[...]
August 30, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: If you want results don’t do this
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It's amazing how many people make this simple mistake about motivation I'm going to tell you why[...]
August 26, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The “I hate you” property boom
I think I know why the rental market is so unusually tight… The political atmosphere is feeling pretty charged right[...]
August 23, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: My secret – I’m an introvert.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Most people would never guess, but my energy comes from a surprising place. Confession time: I am[...]
August 16, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Will lockdown stall the rental boom?
In normal times, this should put a pause on rental growth. But these aren’t normal times. One of the interesting[...]
August 12, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Lessons from a bad-ass saint
This is a great way to work with fate. I’m running an event called Women of Cashflow, and I’ve taken[...]
August 9, 2021 by Dymphna 1 Comments
Wow! This chart blows my mind
The property boom is moving at an incredible pace. It’s actually getting hard to describe how big this property boom[...]
August 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to make a bad job seem great
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Without this, everything is hard. You have to make your own meaning. Now this isn't some generalised,[...]
August 4, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What technical tools do investors need?
A good investor has a good set of tools. A lot of investors – even investors who have been in[...]
August 2, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The universe is not a teacher. That’s not its job.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This sounds good on paper, but it’s a bit dangerous. “Don’t ask why this is happening TO[...]
July 26, 2021 by Dymphna 1 Comments
Are the Olympics worth it?
We won our Olympic bid. Here I look a gift horse in the mouth. So Brisbane won the right to[...]
July 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Are we headed for a double-dip recession?
Are the current round of lockdowns going to undo the Aussie economy? So with over half the population of Australia[...]
July 19, 2021 by Dymphna 1 Comments
T-Bomb: Why rich millennials can’t make ends meet
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Anyone can be broke. Ask me how. Henry is broke. Poor Henry. But Henry shouldn’t be broke.[...]
July 15, 2021 by Dymphna 1 Comments
Revealed: APRA’s secret plan for negative rates
Negative rates could be a thing I’ve heard a few people say that the only way for interest rates from[...]
July 8, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to make an offer that WILL land that deal
Five tips for making your offer count. So you’re ready to go. You’ve found a property and you have made[...]
July 5, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The ‘boom loop’ in full effect
Sellers are freezing up. The boom loop is in effect. So the boom keeps on booming. And we’re now in[...]
July 5, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why its ok to be triggered
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Do you know how to work with your triggers? Do you get ‘triggered’? This is one of[...]
July 1, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
When a property manager isn’t worth it
I don’t care who it is, but someone needs to be looking after your investment property. One of the questions[...]
June 28, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Beware decoy desires
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is a hack for knowing what you should set your sights on. Gun for your most[...]
June 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Switch this off to find peace
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Most of your suffering is served up to feed your ego. I dropped a line last week[...]
June 21, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Kids asking you to go guarantor? This is how it works
As the market takes off, more buyers are turning to the bank of mum and dad. What are the risks?[...]
June 16, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why freedom = high house prices
The OECD has shown us a link between democracy and house prices. One of the key questions I hear a[...]
June 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Psst – you are the cure to your suffering
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You won’t believe you’ve been sitting on a cure your entire life… I’m going to tell you[...]
June 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Negative Gearing’s dead. Good riddance.
The market has bailed out a bunch of investors. They got lucky. A good market makes a bad strategy look[...]
June 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The exponential property trend anyone can use
This trend is consistently behind the biggest gains in property value we’ve seen. In these ‘New Normal’ times, location is[...]
June 7, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to conquer negative self-talk
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There are two places negative self-talk comes from. One is bad. The other is a disaster. Where[...]
June 6, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property carries the Aussie economy
There was a surprising driver behind last weeks strong GDP result… Property to the rescue again! So amongst all the[...]
June 3, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Proof Victoria’s budget was a mistake
Victoria’s lockdown adds insult and injury to insult and injury. Poor Victoria. I am so so so sorry for you![...]
May 31, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Are you a cat or a possum?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Despite all my rage I am still just a possum in a kitchen with the lights on.[...]
May 24, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Loving yourself is not loving your ego
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Most people get this completely wrong. It’s easier than they think. I’ve got one question that will[...]
May 17, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Korean House Price Horror Show
Australia property isn’t boom. Global property is booming. I think because we’ve seen house prices in Australia boom so much[...]
May 17, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Found it! The hole in the budget.
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I did a bit of forensic accounting on the budget. What I found might surprise you. Ok,[...]
May 13, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
A property-friendly budget
Tuesday’s budget contained a few pieces of good news for property I’m still getting across everything Tuesday’s budget means for[...]
May 10, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to weaponize time
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I don’t think kids realise the power they have in their hands… Tell your kids: time is[...]
May 6, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This has to be a glitch in the matrix
Have you ever thought about this quote? Like, really thought about it? I was thinking about that famous quote from[...]
May 4, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to avoid the project death-cross
Truth Bomb Tuesday: By the time we recognise that change is needed, it’s often too late. Ok, so I know[...]
April 28, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Apartments have never been this cheap. Why?
Do buyers like apartments, or do they just like a bargain? Apartments are cheap. We all know that. Apartments are[...]
April 26, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What Anzac Day means in 2021
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We’re still all in this together. Anzac Day felt different this year. It’s a bit strange. In[...]
April 21, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Jobs boom get pinker
The jobs market goes from strength to strength, and has even started delivering for women. I’ve got some good news[...]
April 19, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Who is really driving this boom?
There’s a frenzy in first home buyers, but the baton might finally be heading over to investors… Who’s running this[...]
April 19, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: “your soul is hosted in the cloud”: Professor
Truth Bomb Tuesday: A new theory of consciousness opens up some interesting possibilities. So scientists are still baffled by some[...]
April 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Think you’re smart? Watch this pee wee
What do your instincts drive you to do? How sophisticated are you, really? I was watching a pee-wee the other[...]
April 14, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The financial conspiracy to fight Trumpism – pt2
Donald Trump gave the elites a scare. They’re not going to let it happen twice.  So on Monday I introduced[...]
April 12, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: the global agenda to supercharge money
There’s a new game in town. And Most people haven’t noticed. I want to introduce you to what I think[...]
April 12, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
My housing predictions 1 year ago: How did I do?
If you listened to me, you’re sitting pretty. Way back in late April last year I made the following prediction[...]
April 5, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: the selfishness conspiracy
Close up of hands holding the word Luv. Shot with selective focus. Truth Bomb Tuesday: This idea is really, really[...]
March 31, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Renew your contract with life this Easter
What I’m connecting with this Easter time. Easter is about the renewal of the world. Traditionally, and back in the[...]
March 29, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to get your kids to do the dishes
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Time to learn a new way of moving in the world. How do you get your kids[...]
March 24, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Will the US boom be bigger than ours?
Australia, New Zealand, America… this boom has gone global. I had some great response to the piece I did on[...]
March 23, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: money buys answers, not happiness
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You’re not silly to make money a focus “Money can’t buy you happiness.” If I had a[...]
March 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why are auctions booming?
Another cracker weekend for the auction market. I tell you how to make sense of it. So another weekend, another[...]
March 18, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Where prices are growing 41.1% a year
If we’re still hot on the heels of NZ, we’re headed for the moon! Wow. Are you guys watching what’s[...]
March 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: the courage to say ‘enough’
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It starts when you decide to say “no”. Your life is defined by what you accept. We[...]
March 14, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is Brisbane really the ‘safest’ market?
Suddenly Brisbane is looking the goods Some property experts reckon Brisbane is now the pick of the capital city bunch.[...]
March 11, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Where are new investors going?
Here’s a quick look at the next generation of investors. There’s a new kid on the investing block. Kinda literally[...]
March 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: why I would have been burnt at the stake
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I’m lucky to live in a time where my success doesn’t get me killed. But I’m not[...]
March 8, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property in “strongest growth phase on record”
February set records. We’re just getting started. The boom dynamics are in full swing right now. Prices are rising, sales[...]
March 4, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Whoopsie! GDP booms.
While the price outlook is the same, this boom is different. So, who saw that coming? The Aussie economy is[...]
March 1, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: the meaning of life (I guess)
Truth Bomb Tuesday: how you should live your life, even if you don’t know why you’re here. I found myself[...]
February 28, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
5 reasons why this boom is different
While the price outlook is the same, this boom is different. How is this boom different? Let me count the[...]
February 24, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What the monk said shocked them!
One monk’s take on seriousness Money is a serious business. Well, it is and it isn’t. But some people take[...]
February 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
“Nothing but Boom” – CBA
Economists across the board are revising up their expectations for property this year. Things are accelerating quickly. Are you feeling[...]
February 22, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: the one thing holding you back
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Our conditioning leaves us ill-prepared for success. Sometimes I wonder if maybe there is just one challenge.[...]
February 18, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Whoa! The office market implodes
Have you seen what’s happening in the office segment of the property market? I know there’s not a lot of[...]
February 18, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Real Estate Reset 2021 Part 2: Who’s Behind the Financial Wheel?
This is part 2 of our newly budding series, originally part of a live-streamed event, we've cut it down into[...]
February 15, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: your excuses define you
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Want to know what you are capable of in life? This will tell you. I can tell[...]
February 10, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to romance the mystery
I’m thinking about starting mystery adventure tours… I remember when I was younger I didn’t understand the Greenies. I mean,[...]
February 9, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to declutter your life
Truth Bomb Tuesday: decluttering your life is all about vision: So some girlfriends of mine are doing a challenge –[...]
February 8, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Do people not get how big this is?!?
Why aren’t people making more of a song and dance about this? Ok, I’m not seeing enough people making a[...]
February 3, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? RBA prints another $100bn?
Nobody saw it coming Wow. I’m stunned. So the RBA pulled a swifty on markets on Tuesday and announced that[...]
February 2, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to shine like a crazy diamond
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You might think you need to ‘shine’ more… It might be a dangerous idea. “I need to[...]
January 27, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
NZ property cops ‘perfect storm.’ Australia next.
New Zealand continues to show us what to expect. I’ve been making the case for a few months now that[...]
January 25, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
REVEALED: Why RBA is chill with 30+% property
The RBA is expecting property prices to boom. And they’re ok with that. So the RBA got hit with a[...]
January 25, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: how to accelerate consciousness
Truth Bomb Tuesday: What happens after you’ve been using affirmations as long as I have? Are humans complex creatures? Yeah,[...]
January 20, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why banks will pay you to borrow
The secret is that rates could go a lot lower yet. I noted in my wrap last week that there’s[...]
January 18, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: what I’m banking on this year
The outlook for property looks stronger every day. I’ve been saying since October or November that 2021 is going to[...]
January 18, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to rest properly
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You deserve some quality, gold-label rest. I’m going to tell you how to rest properly. I know[...]
January 13, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The 5 defining trends of 2021
The 5 mega-trends that will define 2021 Ok, I’m still finalising plans for what is going to be the most[...]
January 12, 2021 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: So much for normal…
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Well things ever be the same again? Well, I think our collective hopes have been well and[...]
December 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Am I crazy? You tell me.
How to get ready for the biggest property boom we’ve ever seen. What I’m going to share with you now[...]
December 15, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: 2021 – from Resiliency to Vision
Truth Bomb Tuesday: 2020 was a challenging year. But the answers that served us this year might not serve us[...]
December 13, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Roaring 20s will be thanks to this
What will households do with their warchest of money? Today, I’m going to show you what I think will be[...]
December 10, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: the boom is already here!
Most people don’t realise, but the boom’s already started. Right now, I’m going to let you in on a little[...]
December 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Well, that could have been worse
I’ll be honest. That panned out better than I expected… So, close of 2020. Where are we at? (Aka –[...]
December 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to know what’s right for you
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s a simple, 2-part hack for knowing if you’ve made a good decision. I want to share[...]
December 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to hack the economic data
Economics 101: What does normal look like, economically speaking? Is there a way to get a quick handle on whether[...]
November 30, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why we are anxious and frozen up
Thoughtful stressed young man with a mess in his head Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s two ways to build culture. I[...]
November 26, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Who gave the RBA the keys to money?
Economics 101: What does the RBA even do? It’s probably the single-most important economic institution in the country, and most[...]
November 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
NZ boom goes ‘historic’
For once, New Zealand is about 12 months ahead of Australia. I’ve been saying for a few months now that[...]
November 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: A simple hack for changing your flows
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Could you make laziness a super-power? To reinvent yourself, try introducing the perfect amount of friction. Imagine[...]
November 18, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Nine ways to increase rental return, pt.2
People think there are no cash-flow positive properties out there. But if you can’t find one, make one. So on[...]
November 17, 2020 by Dymphna 1 Comments
Nine ways to increase rental return, pt.1
People think there are no cash-flow positive properties out there. But if you can’t find one, make one. At the[...]
November 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The trinity of change
Going Your Own Way on Blackboard Truth Bomb Tuesday: Most people get this wrong, but there is incredible power in[...]
November 5, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The only thing economists should worry about
Economics 101: How to build a DIY economics dashboard Ok, so last week I introduced you to economics, and told[...]
October 29, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: ‘the economy’ doesn’t exist.
3d Rusted grunge road sign over dramatic sky and rain, concept for economic recession Economics 101: Forget about the economy[...]
October 27, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Beware the ‘loneliness loop’
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. Your social skills might not bounce back. I don’t[...]
October 22, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
RBA happy to let house prices boom
The RBA is pretty chill about the house price boom they’re in the middle of creating. The RBA is happy[...]
October 20, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The key to the conscious knock-off
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Who is going to tell you to stop? Let me give you something to aim for: You've[...]
October 19, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Yikes. 30% increase in unemployed
The jobs data is steady, which might be disappointing for some. The jobs data were released last week, and it[...]
October 15, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why investors should be scared
Proof that you can lose money in every market One if five investors are going to lose money in every[...]
October 12, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why time is running out for bargain hunters
Approvals surprised on the upside. Actually they shocked the pants off everyone. So we got word last week that mortgage[...]
October 8, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The most fun productivity hack
Fun is not a reward. It’s part of the process. People always want to know what productivity hacks I’ve got[...]
October 6, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: two numbers every investor lives by
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Here’s something I do with my students to get them clear on what they’re trying to do.[...]
September 28, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The timing on Westpac’s boom
Westpac is expecting a property price boom, but there’s more to it than that. Westpac made headlines a few weeks[...]
September 28, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: why ego is a goal killer
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Most students make this mistake with their goal-setting… You’ve got to get your ego out of your[...]
September 24, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Weirdest jobs data ever.
Don’t take the unemployment data on face value. So there was a lot of confusion around the most recent jobs[...]
September 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property Myth Busters: Did the Boomers have it Easier?
In our premier epiosde of our new Myth Busters series, we take a look at property from the 20th century[...]
September 22, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: the two sources of hope
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you’re waiting for hope to come, I’ve got another trick for you. I’m hearing more and[...]
September 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: Banks insider-info
Want to know why CBA is backing a boom? What does CBA know that we don’t? I noted last week[...]
September 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
When she won the Nobel Prize… with magic
These tough times are squeezing the wonder out of us. But we can’t let go. This is a tough time[...]
September 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: working with wuss-bags
Truth Bomb Tuesday: What you do at the water’s edge can define your life. Everybody knows what it’s like to[...]
September 10, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
When the world is too sad to bear…
The world is full of suffering. How do we find the strength to keep showing up? How do we handle[...]
September 8, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: When to avoid taking control
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Caring for others doesn’t mean giving more of ourselves than we can afford. There’s a useful little[...]
September 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is Oz property really a “cockroach”
People are surprised that housing hasn’t crashed. They just don’t get it. After all that’s happened over the past 40[...]
September 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Recession is here. Now what?
Silhouette of a man in a business suit giving a shrug with a question mark Looking at yesterday’s GDP data,[...]
August 31, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: A warning for every investor
Truth Bomb Tuesday: More and more Australians are finding themselves in crisis. I’ve got one piece of advice: I feel[...]
August 27, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The dangers in denying your ‘genius’
You have a special genius. It will either make you or break you. There’s a passage from the Gnostic Gospel[...]
August 25, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why “it’s not fair” is dangerous
Truth Bomb Tuesday: A lot of people are having a rough trot of luck. But it’s dangerous to dwell on[...]
August 24, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The scariest Covid-stat I’ve seen
The nation’s parents are hurting… hard. I’ve got a question for Scott Morrison: What’s the point? Now, you know me.[...]
August 19, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Post-Covid boom takes shape
The next five years of the property market is already in the data. The groundwork on the post-Covid boom is[...]
August 18, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What my worst winter taught me
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The thing I learnt from my worst winter… Winter is hard. Ok, yes, I’m a Queenslander. Yes,[...]
August 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? US property is booming?
citizenship, residence, property, real estate and people concept - close up of living house model over american flag I tell[...]
August 13, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to buy property with a loaf of bread
If money printing creates inflation, how do we make money? Ok, let’s imagine that the huge amount of money printing[...]
August 11, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The rare opportunity in WFH
Truth Bomb Tuesday: maybe a bit of time on our own was just what we needed… Work from home is[...]
August 10, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Australia arming an inflation bomb?
Where does all this money printing end? 1920s Germany? What if all this money-printing crashes the economy? That’s what money[...]
August 6, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Relax. It’s not as bad as we thought
The herd is getting nervous, but some data is better than we thought. What if things aren’t as bad as[...]
August 4, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: “I’m just done,” she said
Truth Bomb Tuesday: A lot of people are doing it tough. Here’s one way I think about it… “I’m done.[...]
August 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Government stimulus to land here…
Targetted stimulus delivers targeted results… It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but we’re seeing more and more crisis[...]
July 30, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why you’re thinking about property wrong
Even experts make this mistake about property. There’s a sense that sentiment in the market might be shifting right now.[...]
July 28, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The magical third option
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is how to care for others without losing yourself. I’ve been having this conversation a lot[...]
July 27, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why new borrowers are getting shafted
Bottlenecks are putting a break on new lending… There was some interesting analysis from Richard Wakelin in the AFR last[...]
July 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Government just took a massive bet
The fiscal cliff is no longer a threat. But that new ‘slope’ I’m not so sure about… So, as we’ve[...]
July 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why people have this totally wrong
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Want a life full of miracles? Be prepared to get dirty. “Everyday is a miracle.” This statement[...]
July 16, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why NZ is booming
New Zealand shows us just what we can expect on the other side of Covid. It seems that New Zealand[...]
July 16, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Don’t put up with it!
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Had a gutful? That says a lot. How do you make space for everything you need to[...]
July 14, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Bank holiday? You got another four months.
Banks have kicked the can down the road. You’ve got another four months. In big news for the property market,[...]
July 9, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This will test Melbourne’s property market
Melbourne’s property market is facing an epic test I know a few investors are eyeing the property market hungrily right[...]
July 8, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Humble Beginnings: Interview with ILRE coach Michael May
Today we're sitting down with Michael May, one of ILoveRealEstate's most esteemed coaches. As we go through his journey from[...]
July 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How an Immigrant Made More Out of a Small Living Space (And How to Spend Less and Earn More Out of Smaller Housing)
Affordability comes into the picture when we talk about homes in Australia. But with smaller housing, it’s a win-win for[...]
July 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How Focusing on Smaller Spaces Allowed One Strategic Couple to Generate a Passive Income (And Why You Need to Turn to Smaller Housing Right Now)
Forget about the four-bedroom house. Smaller and smarter housing in Australia is where cash will flow. Australians love big houses,[...]
July 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The type of student I love to work with
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The secret to success is so simple, it’s almost boring. It’s one of my favourite sayings: How[...]
July 5, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Property Growth Under COVID: The Six Biggest Market Indicators
When it comes to the property market, natural growth is great. But if you want to know where the market[...]
July 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The problem with work-from-home? The work, apparently.
Resistance to work-from-home points to the fundamental problems with jobs themselves. So this is a bit of fun. As I’m[...]
June 30, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: What’s your lightning rod?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Emotional energy must be released, or the universe will find a way for you. What’s your lightning[...]
June 30, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Raiding super to buy property – I wouldn’t.
Property is already shaping as the financial destination of choice post-crisis… One of the things I’m expecting to come out[...]
June 29, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why Aussies now worry about ‘the Chinese threat’
The world is taking a different stand on China these days. Australia is at the pointy end. What the economy[...]
June 22, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
2.3m lose work and no one’s talking about it?!
The official stats are giving us a completely distorted picture of what’s happening in the labour market. A lot of[...]
June 22, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The worst investment I ever made
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Don’t sell yourself out. It’s never worth it. As a celebrity investor, there is one trade I[...]
June 15, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why I’m not banking on a V-shaped recovery
If you’re banking on a V-shaped recovery, you’ll get it.. and you’ll be disappointed. A lot of people seem to[...]
June 11, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The panic building in Australia’s money elite
We’re rushing at a cliff, and our money elite don’t know what we’re going to do… There’s a growing sense[...]
June 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Conquer the Chaos Part 1: How did we get here?
Welcome to part one of our new podcast series covering just how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected real estate, what[...]
June 1, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The China Effect – What’s Happening Right Now and What Can You Expect?
China has a huge impact on the Australian real estate sector. In this article, we talk about what’s going on[...]
June 1, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Triple-Shock (And its Impact on Property)
We have a crisis on our hands that will shock the economy in three ways. But what you may not[...]
May 26, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to make sure we never run out of food
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There’s been a boom in DIY food. That’s awesome, but it might not be enough in a[...]
May 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Market Warning: Black October coming?
The stars are lining up for a blood-bath In economics, things tend to move very slowly, then all at once.[...]
May 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? Has the market turned already?
Some data is suggesting the market has turned… but can we trust it. Has the market turned already? Auction clearance[...]
May 20, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
It’s the Adaptable Who Survive – Don’t Misdiagnose a Crisis Situation
The COVID-19 situation has a lot of investors panicking. But what you may not realise is that opportunity still exists,[...]
May 20, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Art of Negotiation – Establishing a Need to Create an Ideal Outcome
To negotiate successfully, you must not go in with only the idea of “winning”. It’s all about ensuring that all[...]
May 18, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing demand weakest since 1916!
Immigration is going to drag on prices in the near term… but the picture is complex. One of the reasons[...]
May 12, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why I’m still a lone voice on property forecasts
The banks don’t seem to get how much mood matters these days… Now, I’m telling everyone to get ready. This[...]
May 10, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Habits and Real Estate – The 6 Things That You Need to Know
Nearly half of all the things we do in our daily lives are habitual. That’s why you need to form[...]
May 7, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Airbnb drops bomb on rental market
Rental listings are surging. What damage will it cause? The rental market is tough. It’s not a nightmare yet, but[...]
May 4, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The projections I shared with my inner-circle
These projections map out what might be possible in the next 5 years What happens if the GFC repeats? What[...]
May 4, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What happened to property prices AFTER the GFC?
Can the GFC help us understand what to expect this time around? Ok, in my last piece, I showed you[...]
April 28, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: The 3 false promises of Facebook
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Has you changed how you’re using social media? For better or worse? Here’s a rule of thumb[...]
April 27, 2020 by Dymphna 1 Comments
What actually happened to prices in the GFC
History doesn’t always repeat, but it often rhymes. What actually happened to property prices during the GFC? I’m hearing a[...]
April 27, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Parents! Don’t try to be perfect
We want to be the best parents we can be, but are we putting too much pressure on ourselves? Right[...]
April 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Too many of you have lost focus
Truth Bomb Tuesday: This is your chance to cement some new, and awesome, habits. Welcome to the age of ‘focus’.[...]
April 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How much property prices will fall?
The CBA model is pointing to price falls, but it’s what’s on the other side that’s interesting. Okay, number one[...]
April 16, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What will the Corona Resurrection look like?
Easter gave me a new way to think about this whole Corona thing. The Easter break (I know, what break?)[...]
April 14, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is Working from home all it’s cracked up to be?
A stern wakeup call to anyone "working from home" Okay, how was your long weekend? Have fun? Go anywhere interesting?[...]
April 9, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why I want you to cut corners
If you’re not working with deadlines, you’re just drifting through space and time. What time-lines are you working to right[...]
April 6, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is Aussie freedom under threat?
Freedom must always be fought for, but particularly in times of crisis. You know what keeps me up at night[...]
April 2, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Dealing with the ATO in Property Investing
All profits in real estate investing may be subject to tax. Learn what you need to pay attention to regarding[...]
April 2, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: will the govt seize your deposits?
I’m taking requests. Lately, people have been asking me if bank deposits are safe. This is my response. Are your[...]
April 2, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Economy is just a giant pass-the-parcel game
Truth Bomb Tuesday: There are things you should be worried about right now. The collapse of the global economy is[...]
March 30, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Corona an ‘economic wake-up call’.
The corona crisis shows just how economically vulnerable we’ve become. Things are going to have to change. Corona is proving[...]
March 27, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Interview with Michael Myer Part 1: Inside the mind one of Australia’s greatest investors
Dymphna dives deep into the career and origins of Michael Myer, one of Australias greatest entrepreneurs known for his prowess[...]
March 26, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Where to Start with Property Investment
Getting into property investment can be a giant leap towards a secure future. But before generating a solid passive income,[...]
March 26, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Major Tips for Becoming a Successful Real Estate Investor
Real estate can add to your monthly earnings or even become your primary source of income. Here’s how you can[...]
March 24, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Time for a ‘role-model mindset’
Truth Bomb Tuesday: how to make the most of this crisis Look, I know we’re still deep in the woods[...]
March 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Charting the virus’ “synchronised king-hit”
I’ve lost count of the number of countries in crisis. The world has never seen anything like this before. As[...]
March 19, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Change Is Essential to Success
There is no success without change. You are responsible for the positives in your life, one way or another. This[...]
March 19, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Adapting to Real Estate’s Changing Markets
Knowledge of real estate market trends is a crucial aspect of being a successful investor. Here’s how to stay ahead[...]
March 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: Why There’s an Epidemic of Angry
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Is your anger hiding something from you? Why are people so angry all the time? Doesn’t it[...]
March 12, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why most investors try “too hard”
Maps have changed, but this wisdom hasn’t So I was out driving in the country with the hubby the other[...]
March 10, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: How to duck a heart-attack
Truth Bomb Tuesday: If you’re not doing this, you’re either an amateur or destined for a heart-attack. Okay, this is[...]
March 4, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Powerful Negotiator – Four Tips for Coming Out on Top
As a property investor, what do you do when you find an interesting property? If you’re like most people, you’re[...]
March 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: a strange new approach to anxiety
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Maybe your anxiety is here to bring you alive..? You are not broken. … Maybe just a[...]
March 2, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Investors! Are you watching this?
More homes are coming onto the market, but not fast enough apparently. Ok, here’s something that serious investors are watching.[...]
February 27, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What amateur investors do wrong
Wealth is a numbers game. The famous horror writer Stephen King has a saying: “Amateurs wait for inspiration. The rest[...]
February 26, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How an Investor Went from -$33k to +$56k Cashflow in Just 13 Months (While Living 10,000 Miles Away)
Buying a property doesn’t make you an investor – profiting from it does. Nathan learned this lesson and now his[...]
February 26, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From $50,000 to $1 Million in Equity – How This Couple Multiplied Their Net Worth
What can you hope to achieve if you have to start from below the bottom? If you’re like Ed and[...]
February 25, 2020 by Dymphna 1 Comments
T-Bomb: a new way to fight depression?
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The brain is very strange and worrying is good for you. Worrying makes you happy. So does[...]
February 24, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Economist predicts: 30% house price jump?
Based on interest rate cuts, the market is set for a boom. But interest rates aren’t the only game in[...]
February 19, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From Redundancy to a 42-Property Portfolio – How a Child of Refugees Now Earns $350,000 Per Year From Property
You can overcome even the toughest of starts if you buckle down and educate yourself. John’s journey with I Love[...]
February 18, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: why men suck at affirmations
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Affirmations are powerful, but only if you do them right… Ok, provocative subject line, I know, but[...]
February 17, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What’s next for property ? (look at the stock market)
I don’t always take an interest in the stock market, but when I do, I take a very keen interest…[...]
February 12, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How One Couple Went from $90,000 Negative Cash Flow to $27,000 Positive (In Less Than Two Years)
Even experienced investors can learn a ton with the I Love Real Estate (ILRE) community. And that especially goes for[...]
February 11, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to create “wealth worthy” mindset
It's a common problem all people face, the feeling fo being "unworthy", that you're simply not good enough for wealth[...]
February 11, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
T-Bomb: why it’s not as hard as you think
Truth Bomb Tuesday: It might not actually be as hard as you think Today, I want to tell you that[...]
February 10, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Peace declared! Where’s the ticker-tape?
The biggest threat to the property market just got scratched out. Peace has been declared. I really thought we’d be[...]
February 6, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Turmeric Lattes: my new secret to success?
The ingredients we need rarely come in ready-made bundles… I’m getting into turmeric lattes. I know, I know. Yep. Hipster[...]
February 4, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb: one thing my students don’t want to hear
Pretty woman closed her ears with hand Truth Bomb Tuesday: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but[...]
February 3, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: how many investors are losing money right now
You can still get burned, even in the best of markets. Here’s a stocktake of victims. Can you lose money[...]
January 30, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why you can’t be half-arsed about your path
There’s something incredibly special about your path… if you can find it. Look, why aren’t you looking for your path?[...]
January 28, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb: why hippies seem ‘selfish and entitled’
Truth Bomb Tuesday: When abundance goes bad, you disconnect from the most powerful growth engine there is. Let me riff[...]
January 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From Negative $104,000 to Positive $114,000 – How One Builder Finally Saw the Bigger Picture
It may seem impossible to claw your way back from a negative cash flow of $104,000. But that’s exactly what[...]
January 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How Peter used Property to Regain True Balance in Life, as well as 114k per year
Five years ago Peter faced the messy ending of a business partnership putting him in the hole, as a long[...]
January 23, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why the Frozen2 snowman is going to be disappointed
This freaking song is stuck in my head, but it has an interesting message My friend has a little girl[...]
January 21, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: When ‘abundance’ goes bad
How to do abundance mentality right Let me let you in on a little secret. Let me give you something[...]
January 20, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
2020 and these buyers have FOMO
The sentiment cycle has turned in text-book fashion… Domain was running an interesting story about mortgage brokers inundated with work,[...]
January 15, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From Almost Losing Everything to $800,000 in a Single Deal – What You Can Learn from Neil’s Journey
Even the most experienced investors can learn how to do better. Neil’s story teaches us what a little more education[...]
January 14, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb: 2020 gives us a strange opportunity
Truth Bomb Tuesday: this could give you the kick in the pants you need 2020. I hope that number is[...]
January 13, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From Drug and Alcohol Addiction to Property Success – Jack’s Amazing Journey
It doesn’t matter where you start. It’s what you do with what you learn so that you can create a[...]
January 13, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Three property myths that died with 2019
A new year and new opportunities… if you know what you’re looking for. Let’s look at the property market now.[...]
January 9, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
A $240,000 Profit From his First Property – The Lessons You Can Learn From Liam’s Story
The old mindset doesn’t work anymore. Discover how Liam escaped the traditional way of doing things and succeeded with property[...]
January 8, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How Emma Turned Real Estate Heartbreak into Positive Transformation
The journey that one hairdresser took can inspire you to succeed in real estate.  It’s tough for the younger generation[...]
January 6, 2020 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How a Business Owner Discovered the Million-Dollar Property Investment Secret
Mark’s seven-year real estate journey has culminated in him building a powerful portfolio. Learn his secrets here. Many investors come[...]
December 18, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From Negative $30,000 to Positive $18,000 – How Liam and Kelly Turned Their Cash Flow Around
What do you do when the economy changes everything? That’s the question that Liam and Kelly had when they came[...]
December 17, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: What is ‘Golden Debt’?
Why you can never be free, and why you don’t want to. Ok, today I want to talk about something[...]
December 12, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Stretch to Grow – The Key Mantra Behind Tack Lee and Hoe Ping’s Investment Success
You’ll always struggle as an investor if you don’t have education and support. That’s what Tack Lee and Hoe Ping[...]
December 12, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From water crisis to housing boom?
Tamworth is facing a water-crisis. Can you grow your way out of trouble? Let’s think a little about investing in[...]
December 8, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Too poor to be a saint
There’s a mental blind spot a lot of people have… and the results get weird. There’s a strange little feat[...]
December 5, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Will 2020 be ‘The Year of Perth’?
Some people are now saying Perth will boom. Are they right? What do I think about Perth? A few weeks[...]
December 3, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How Emily and Aaron Created a Cash Flow Positive Portfolio (And Three Lessons You Can Learn)
With I Love Real Estate, Emily and Aaron learned that positive cash flow properties are not a myth. Have you[...]
November 28, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Shocking fact: the longer you work, the earlier you die
People are talking about encouraging people to work longer, as if work doesn’t kill you. Apparently retire late = die[...]
November 27, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The “Homeless” Investor Who’s Building His Success With I Love Real Estate
You don’t get many successful investors who class themselves as homeless! Find out about Michael’s investment story and what you[...]
November 21, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Economists shocked by “phenomenal” rebound
The current rebound is one for the history books, shocking everyone but me. I’ve been saying for a little while[...]
November 20, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How Henry Escaped $70,000 of Credit Card Debt and Built $350,000 in Equity
So many Australians get caught in the downward spiral of debt. With a series of real estate deals, one man[...]
November 19, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The power of asking for help
Why do such amazing things happen when we ask for help? Something powerful happens when you ask for help. What[...]
November 14, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why it sucks to be a real estate agent right now
The low volume puzzle remains one of the markets great unsolved mysteries. It’s still a tough time a real estate[...]
November 13, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
$1 Million+ in Equity and $71,000 Positive Cash Flow – Sue and Mark’s Story
Coming from a place of want shouldn’t stop you from being a property investor. That’s what Sue and Mark discovered[...]
November 7, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is your broker ripping you off?
This is how to think about our unusual economy. One of the things that makes my blood boil about the[...]
November 5, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why I hate the Melbourne Cup
Is it just a harmless gamble? I have mixed feelings about the Melbourne Cup. As someone who grew up around horses,[...]
October 31, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How Vicky Will Go From $31,000 Negative Cash Flow to $33,000 Positive Cash Flow
Plenty of property investors make mistakes along the way. Vicky is one of them. But she’s recovered and is now[...]
October 29, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: After the diagnosis, this is what we did
649-07279535 © Masterfile Royalty-Free Model Release: No Property Release: Yes Stethoscope sitting on laptop illustrating online healthcare and doctor's desk[...]
October 24, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Understand the economy in under 5 mins.
This is how to think about our unusual economy. Ok, I’m going to give you a handle on how the[...]
October 22, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Before you complain, read this
I’ve found the perfect building material. It’s not what you think Ok, I want you to imagine Goldilocks enters a[...]
October 17, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
From Living in a Car to Property Success – Andrew’s Story
Property investing can take you from dire circumstances to a hopeful future. Find out how below. There’s this perception that[...]
October 17, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? ‘Old women’ to blame for weak economy?!?
Older women are digging in and staying in the work force longer. That’s not their fault. One of the weird[...]
October 15, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The great delusion of freedom
Freedom isn’t what most people think it is… How ‘free’ do you think you are? And how do you know?[...]
October 10, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Making money in the ‘boom-loop’.
This is a very unusual market. And I just don’t know how this ends… I think Australian property might be[...]
October 8, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: What a sook says about you
A sook is a life strategy, but it says an awful lot about a person. What is a sook? It’s[...]
October 3, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
RBA is just throwing fuel on the fire
Another rate cut this week. Almost looks irresponsible. So the RBA cut rates again this week. They followed up cuts[...]
September 24, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Is this dangerous idea making you a coward?
I want to talk a bit about the idea of ‘acceptance’. This is one of those faddy, new-agey words. We’re[...]
September 19, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why almost 50% of Aussies can’t save a thing
This stat is terrifying… but it’s not what you think it is. I read a statistic the other day that[...]
September 10, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: You’re not alone on your quest
Wow. I never knew we all made these three mistakes. You know, I said a lot of stupid things in[...]
September 5, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Incompetent or Corrupt? So angry right now…
Government data is painting a suspiciously weird picture… Late on Friday afternoon (after the journalists had knocked off for the[...]
I want you to do something the next time you’re on a bus. Go around and find out how many[...]
August 29, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What if China goes full suicide bomber on us?
Could China be this reckless? Yes. China is just a big knot of tension in the shoulders of the world[...]
August 27, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: Pain is the secret to success
I was at the physio the other day, getting some help with my lower back. He explained that the problem[...]
August 22, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Insider Reveals: Banks are gearing up for a boom
What do the banks really think will think to house prices? An insider reveals all… The banks had a big[...]
August 20, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: I never thought I had a “spiritual mission”… until now!
You need to guard your enthusiasm, jealously. Don’t let anyone take it away from you. Don’t let anyone make you[...]
August 13, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: Where your courage and excuses meet
Want to know what you are capable of in life? This will tell you. I can tell you where you’re[...]
August 1, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The truth about the gig economy…
I always thought the gig economy was a disaster! I never thought about it in this way before. Everyone complains[...]
July 9, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: How to weaponise your goals
In the right hands, goals are a weapon. I think we all understand their offensive capacity, but today I want[...]
July 2, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: The “I’m ready” brain hack
Ok, I want you to imagine two people.The first person says, “I want to go sky-diving.”What do you see? Maybe[...]
June 28, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Wealth secret of a multi-billionaire
Want to create wealth faster? The smartest thing to do is find people who have already done it and follow[...]
June 25, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: Your personalised key to success
If you ask Richard Branson what the key to success is, he’ll tell you something completely useless. Maybe it will[...]
June 22, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
[Haters get ready] The TRUTH about getting rich
This email might inspire you to the greatest heights of your life. Or it could leave you bitter and angry.[...]
June 21, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What the ‘young investors’ are up to
People often ask me… “Dymphna, why teach when you could put your feet up and take life easy?” Truth be[...]
June 20, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Freedom was closer than he thought
Adam’s story is inspirational. And hopefully a little confronting… “Freedom was a lot closer than I thought.” I wasn’t sure[...]
June 18, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: To All My Haters
I’ve received a lot of help over the years. This journey has been tough, but there were people who believed[...]
June 13, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why this billboard makes my blood boil
Ok, I took the bait. This is what I really think So a friend sent me a photo of a[...]
June 11, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesdays: Hunt questions, not answers
They say that you don’t win a Nobel Prize for your answer. You win it for your question. Ask the[...]
May 14, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why This Author Could Change Your Life!
Three authors that can ruin your life if you listen to their message,... and one that can save it! Reading is[...]
May 8, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Scandal: Are the pollies pulling a swifty on us?
Something is very fishy about our “skilled” visa program The election is shaping up as a tame (and lame) affair.[...]
May 1, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
“Housing bust is over!” – top economist says
A surprisingly weak CPI number means rate cuts are all but a certainty. Last week, Australian CPI inflation shocked everyone[...]
April 25, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The 5 stages of growth the ANZACs gave us
The ANZACs are still forcing Australia to grow up. It’s a role they never asked for. The older I get,[...]
April 24, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Revealed: Is the ATO coming after you?
The ATO is targeting investors – this is what they’re looking for. Looks like the ATO has got investors in[...]
April 16, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Vegans, leave the farmers alone
I just need to let farmers know that they haven’t been forgotten. I’m hearing reports of vegans attacking farmers and[...]
April 10, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Should nurses be able to negatively gear their house?
Category 5 rant warning – property investors are entrepreneurs too! Look, I want to clear something up. The whole debate[...]
April 9, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: rejection = death
Are you afraid of rejection? It is completely natural. “She’s just afraid of rejection.” I was a bit uncomfortable where[...]
April 3, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Brave or foolish? – Labor’s plans for negative gearing
Labor has doubled down… are they being a bit ‘courageous’? So it’s game on. Some people thought that Labor might[...]
April 2, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: if you’ve ever felt alone, read this.
We owe a lot to the curious and the driven, but it can be a lonely road. (Reproduced from a[...]
March 27, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
A second job is not a solution. Do this instead.
There’s a million Aussies working multiple jobs. Are they being conned? The view from 30,000ft says that the Australian economy[...]
March 26, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: this little rule could save your marriage
There’s a little rule I use to slow me down and help me make good decisions… Ok, let me give[...]
March 19, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: the magic of the ‘ripple effect’
Many of my students have observed ‘the ripple effect’. But what’s actually going on here. Let me tell you a[...]
March 14, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Could you climb this mountain?
There are still peaks that no human has touched. Are you going to be the one?  “Everything has been done.”[...]
March 13, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rents are up. Can that be right?
Data shows that asking rents are rising… Is that just crazy? It seems there’s a bit of positive movement on[...]
March 12, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why you can’t grab the happy beans
Sometimes, you and your body find yourselves at cross-purposes. Here’s how to take control. Ok, imagine I’m a magic genie.[...]
March 6, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
First downturn? Don’t be scared.
The IMF shows us just why we can be relaxed about the current market There’s a curious air of panic[...]
March 5, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: What the journey to wealth really looks like
This is a question everyone needs to ask themselves Being poor is easy. Ok, before you sik Alan Jones on[...]
March 1, 2019 by Dymphna 1 Comments
This ‘disaster’ just lit a fire under property prices
The biggest challenge in a decade could send property prices soaring. Seems that Australia’s building industry is ‘falling apart’… and[...]
February 26, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How To Get What You Want And Keep Others Happy
The last part in our little series – How to take people with you So over the past couple of[...]
February 21, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The secret meaning of Alice in Wonderland
There are (at least) three universal lessons in Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland is a thinly-veiled argument for flat-earth[...]
February 20, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Sorry, Harry Triguboff. You’re Waaay Off!
Harry Triguboff knows property, but I’m not buying everything he’s saying. What does Harry Triguboff make of the current cycle?[...]
February 19, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why they blame you for their own pain
You are growing, but it is making people around you feel threatened. Here’s how to deal with it. How do[...]
February 14, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
A saucy poem for your lover
Hollywood has led us up the path. Try loving your lover like this. Ah Valentines Day. You’re everything I love[...]
February 12, 2019 by Dymphna 2 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Heartbreaking – but they don’t mean it!
When you get bigger, it can make people feel small, and they’ll want to hold you back. Here’s how we[...]
February 7, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
If you don’t feel free – Do this!
Not all freedoms are the same. What are you really hungry for? I must have been privy to the dreams[...]
February 6, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Broker Slaughter Will Make You A Better Investor
The Royal Commission has come down hard on mortgage brokers, but strangely enough, this is a free kick for investors.[...]
February 5, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why so many fail in February
February and January are worlds apart. Here’s how to navigate the change. So… February. How you doing? I'm still working[...]
January 31, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WARNING: Fail this, and everything fails
I was surprised to find this overlap between Zen and the New Age I’ve been thinking a bit lately about[...]
January 29, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The three levels of income. Which one are you?
There are different ways of earning money. Some are definitely better than others. “What’s wrong with you?” I said. “You[...]
January 25, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This most interesting property sector in the country
The market is always presenting you with opportunities. This is one of them. What’s the most interesting segment in the[...]
January 24, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This will make you rethink David and Goliath (and the weapon you choose)
David was never the underdog. The hidden lesson in the legend. So turns out we have the whole ‘David and[...]
January 23, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The biggest influence on property in 2019
One factor will dominate property this year. This is how you can use it to your advantage. Today I want[...]
January 22, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why do I care about your ‘personal growth’.
I hope most of my students walk away with a lot less than they walked in with. Sometimes people ask[...]
January 15, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Dream big, step small
We are moving from dreaming into action. Don’t get carried away. Ok. Let’s check in. Third week of January… How[...]
January 8, 2019 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: My first NY resolution
There’s no shortage of glossy New Year’s hype at this time of year. Does it speak to you? I want[...]
December 20, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What The “Aussie Xmas” says about our psyche
Christmas gives us a unique insight into the Australia mindset… which is why I love it so much. I love[...]
December 19, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Prediction Inside: When I think the market will turn
My prediction on when the market will turn… and the biggest swing factor on the result. What market signals have[...]
December 13, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Chess Masters Guide Winning Life
An ancient chess strategy might hold the key to your success I remember how disappointed I was when I found[...]
December 12, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How this beginner earns $160K pa… tax free!
The follow-up onDesley’s amazing story – how just two commercial deals set her family up for life. So yesterday I[...]
December 6, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The elephant trainer’s guide to mind control?
This is how elephants trainers control their elephants, and why you are not stepping into your full power. Conditioning is[...]
November 29, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Work/Life Balance? Buddha says I got this Wrong!
Seems I had the wrong end of the stick with this one. This is how to really move from your[...]
November 28, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
10% growth in 2019? This indicator says so.
This indicator is pointing to a red-hot property market. What does it mean? There’s been a lot of focus on[...]
November 22, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This kind of Strength is NOT the kind you want!
We have never needed a god like Atlas any more than we do right now. Atlas is synonymous with strength.[...]
November 21, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What are the investment banks doing? Buying property.
The big money is already out in the market hunting for bargains. Is this downturn going to be shorter and[...]
November 20, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: We’re all stressed. It’s what you do with it that counts.
Here’s how to deal with the stresses of modern life. “The trouble with her is that I always feel like[...]
November 15, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why the devil is lonely
This is how to be a ‘good’ person. It starts with understanding what ‘evil’ really is. Where does loneliness come[...]
November 13, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The reserve tank you never knew you had
This is how to push yourself beyond your own boundaries. What capacity do you actually have? We have an idea[...]
November 7, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Insurance Companies Betting Against Us? The Truth!
What risk are underwriters putting on the property market? You’d be surprised. QBE is one of the largest underwriters of[...]
November 1, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The massive blind spot in most people’s vision
Before healing can begin, we have to make our wounds conscious. We’re all in a process of healing. I don’t[...]
October 31, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Market’s Dead… Good! This is a Win.
Stamp duties have ‘killed’ the foreign buyer market, according to this bloke. I’m not sure it’s true, and I’m not[...]
October 30, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Feel like you’re the only one who cares? Read this.
What’s the point of playing nice if nobody else is? Some of us put a lot of effort into having[...]
October 25, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Forget goals. This will make you happy.
Most of us forget to focus on the fundamental ingredient of happiness – ourselves. How many of your goals are[...]
October 24, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
“Pollies need an uppercut” – Economist
The privatisation of the land titles registry in NSW has had a predictable result. And we might be picking up[...]
October 23, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How to unlock powerful self-belief
  How to cultivate powerful (and practical!) self-belief. What does self-belief mean when the rubber hits the road? You hear[...]
October 18, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Did I Just Find The Meaning Of Life?
I found a new candidate for ‘the meaning of life’. Ok, I’m going to open up here. Be vulnerable. Admit[...]
October 17, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Immigrants moving bush? Should I buy regional?
The government has dusted off an old policy. Is there any hope for it this time around? So the government[...]
October 16, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Are you valuing yourself enough?
Most people don’t value themselves enough. I think this is why. There’s a story I love about the art professor[...]
October 11, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The elephant rider’s key to success
Modern life has given us the wrong metaphor for understand how we work… and how to master ourselves. Why is[...]
October 10, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Brisbane Apartment Crash Cancelled?
A lot of doom-merchants were selling the apartment crash in Brisbane. Looks like it’s not happening. Brisbane is actually headed[...]
October 9, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Emotionless Investing In NOT the Goal
“If only I wasn’t so emotional.” Have you ever thought that? Have you ever thought that this journey would just[...]
October 3, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Link Between Intelligence and Depression
We tend to think optimistic people are stupid. But maybe the opposite is true… So I stumbled upon a little[...]
October 3, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Ouch! Property investors getting fleeced for $120,000
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Don’t be fooled. I wanted to make sure everyone caught[...]
October 2, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: When your dreams become burdens
I want you to go hard, but I also want you to take it easy. Be gentle with yourself. I[...]
September 27, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Where did all the legends go?
This legend comes up all over the place… what were ancient people trying to make us see? I find it[...]
September 25, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Commuting? Here’s a power hack for you
Another potent productivity hack from a student of mine. Will it work for you? Have you turned your drive to[...]
September 20, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Be happy and save the world. Here’s how.
Have we pushed out intellects to far? Is it stopping us from being happy? So, how’s the age of reason[...]
September 19, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Bank bribes customers. Did you get yours?
The banks are hiking rates, as I predicted, but one of them went the bribe instead. Back in July, I[...]
September 18, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Steal the ‘Master Key’ to Success
I’m starting to think there’s only one thing worth worrying about. What do you think? Is there a master key[...]
September 14, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What A Jerk! But He Might Be Right…
Malcolm Gunning maybe could have chosen his words better. But he’s pointing at a rental crisis no one else is[...]
September 13, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why I hate guys like this ?
He was one of the giants of literature, but he thought inventors, and all creatives, got way more credit than[...]
September 6, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Achieving greatness with your hair on fire
You have to bring a certain intensity to the journey, but it needs to be coming from the right place.[...]
September 5, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Think you’ve missed the boat? Read this.
If you think you’ve missed the boat in property, you’ve got to widen your view. “If only I’d bought 5[...]
August 30, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Hope or despair? What are these ancient stones saying?
It’s a reminder that humanity lives under the constant threat of tragedy, but tragedy is also an opportunity for the[...]
August 29, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rate Hikes: Did I get it wrong?
Markets still think rate hikes are coming. Turn it up. Ok, let me give you a little update. Back in[...]
August 28, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How Hollywood keeps you unhappy (and what to do about it)
If you want to know love, do this… and then just keep doing it until you transform your life. “You’ve[...]
August 22, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Critical Data To Renovate for More Profit
Turns out there are some ‘generational differences’ in the ideal home. Good to know. I found this study in one[...]
August 16, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Axe This Ancient Emotional Block Now
We are all guilty of some wishful-thinking sometimes. Thankfully, the Tibetan monks are on to it. A lot of what[...]
August 14, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: I laughed, but it’s the easiest hack I’ve ever seen
  You’ve got to find what works for you. This is a great example. I asked him how he was[...]
August 9, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to bounce back from seven failures
Some failures are easy. Some take massive courage There’s a Japanese saying that goes: nana korobi, ya oki – knocked[...]
August 8, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Govt hands lucky investor $160K!
This is how to play government changes There’s a saying in property that ‘they’re not making any more land.’ The[...]
August 7, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The common ingredient of success
What do all successful people have in common? This: I wanted to share a few examples of successful students with[...]
August 2, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The two keys to happiness AND productivity
There’s a line of hungers waiting for you. Don’t listen to them. There’s an idea that comes up in a[...]
August 1, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How this treasonous scandal affects the property market
This is crazy, almost treasonous policy. But how do we play it? One of the stylised facts about the Australian[...]
July 31, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Stressed? Try this brain hack.
I’ve got 99 jobs but a problem aint one. I’ve shared a few little brain hacks in these blogs. I’ve[...]
July 26, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The three great mistakes in life
We all make these mistakes. What matters is how you let them go. The Irish poet David Whyte says that[...]
July 25, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Fake cycle? Houses still selling like hotcakes!
Days on Market is pointing to a boom… so why aren’t we there yet? I sometimes wonder if Aussies are[...]
July 19, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How you treat cabbages is the key to your success
An Indian parable that points to the essence of personal growth. There’s a teaching story out of India I really[...]
July 18, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Another tsunami of money coming? These charts say YES!
The property boom of 2014 might be set to repeat I’m watching ‘the trade wars’ between China and America very[...]
July 17, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: She took all the bacon, I was furious!
So I was having a dream the other night. I was in a hotel somewhere (you know I travel a[...]
July 12, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
What this Japanese Master taught me about life
This Japanese martial arts master is really on to something. Somehow I stumbled across this poem by Aikido Master and[...]
July 10, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why You Should Ignore The Work-Life Balance Lie
The idea of work/life balance is a dangerous lie. More and more I get angry whenever I hear the term[...]
July 5, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Take the Pressure Off – Just Do This
We don’t need intense objects of love, just to love more intensely. The story is that St Francis of Assisi,[...]
July 4, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Interest Rates are already rising
Why I think you might need to be planning for a rate hike in the short term. Slowly, and quietly,[...]
July 3, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The fame delusion
Why everybody wants to be famous, and why it has to make us unhappy. Why do so many people want[...]
June 27, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This myth is making us alienated from each other!
We’re all buying into this story, even though it doesn’t match up to our personal experience. Do you know that[...]
June 26, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Nationwide dwelling prices are falling!
The RBA and APRA will be well pleased with how this ‘managed pause’ in the property market is playing out.[...]
June 21, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The guardian to your solitude
What this old German poet reckons love is about. I’ve been having a bit of fun with these Thursday blogs.[...]
June 20, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Chinese still buying up big
Chinese buyers and developers are still throwing their weight around. The anecdotal story doing the rounds over the last few[...]
June 19, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The language of creativity
If you’re coming from this place, you could be making it difficult for yourself How do you stay hungry? Some[...]
June 13, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Proof – Still world’s of opportunity
There are a lot more opportunities for property investors than there used to be. “If only I’d bought ten years[...]
June 12, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Does Sacrifice Help Or Hurt?
Who are you really making happy? Sacrifice can be the most beautiful expression of the human spirit. Or it can[...]
June 7, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
There’s wisdom in knowing what you don’t know
What “know what you don’t know” really means… There's wisdom is in knowing what you don’t know. This idea comes[...]
June 6, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
70% of the market is pumping
The mass media is posting some scary headline numbers (...again!), but scratch beneath the surface and it’s almost a good[...]
June 5, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Pfft. Humanity has beaten bigger challenges than this.
A phrase to keep your mindset properly tuned. I used to have a builder I liked to work with. He’s[...]
May 31, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Do you hate your body?
Time to stop hating these bodies. I can get why the old religions used to hate the body so much.[...]
May 30, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
My contradictory bet on interest rates
I’m way out on my own here, but hear me out and tell me what you think Over on sportsbet.com.au,[...]
May 25, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The Backwards Law
Why is it that sometimes the harder you try the poorer your results. The more you want the less you have. It's[...]
May 24, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Is it faith or are you lying to yourself?
  Do you have faith or just a complex way of lying to yourself? I saw a Facebook post the[...]
May 23, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
1M new jobs. Why aren’t we more grateful?
If there’s all these jobs going around, why don’t we feel better off? So the Coalition fulfilled a promise this[...]
May 22, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: 50 Shades of Failure
I think most of us have our success/failure grading scale calibrated all wrong. For most people, I think there’s one[...]
May 17, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Running from suffering only creates more suffering (The backwards law)
Running from suffering is itself a form of suffering I love this idea of ‘The backwards law’ from philosopher Alan[...]
May 16, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Housing debate plumbs new lows
This idea is an attack on seniors and marks a new low in the housing debate. There’s this odd idea[...]
May 15, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Slow is the new fast
Maybe the best way to be productive is to slow right down We all living in a state of burnout.[...]
May 10, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Giving Value = True Fulfilment
Value-creation is about finding that spark within you... that's unique to you. Push that out into the universe and watch[...]
May 10, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The universe is playful, if you approach it the right way.
The right relationship to have with existence One of the interesting ideas I see pop up in a few traditions[...]
May 9, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Sunny Skies For Perth Property Portfolios
Happy news at last for Perth, and how to read this particular piece of data. It’s always a risky business[...]
May 8, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Don’t strive for perfection.
If you’re holding out for perfect, you’ll never get anything done. I don’t have the luxury of firing on six[...]
May 3, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why your family roots matter
Get into the roots of your family tree I’ve always loved the traditional Maori greeting: ‘My ancestors greet your ancestors.’[...]
May 2, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
RBA says IO loans are A-OK
RBA flags that tight credit conditions have probably served their purpose. I’ve heard a lot of people say recently that[...]
May 1, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Robo-apocalypse?
Don’t want to live in a robotised world? Then stop calling it in. So China has unveiled a bank, the[...]
April 26, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Investors become collateral damage
How tough is the credit environment right now? This tough: The Royal Commission is practically unearthing the equivalent of bodies[...]
April 24, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Your Anxiety Solution
Is fuzzy, messy thought making you stressed? “I’m feeling anxious because I’ve got a lot on my plate right now.”[...]
April 19, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Thinking about thinking… ?
Our thinking about thinking is probably wrong. The idea that our thoughts are ours – that they arise out of[...]
April 17, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The Master’s Shame
Mastering a craft is more about avoiding embarrassment than anything There’s a story I like about two stonemasons. One was,[...]
April 12, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Rental Yields Up – But is it really good news?
  Just making sure you’ve got the right end of the stick with this headline number So CoreLogic is reporting[...]
April 10, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Plan Less Get More…
Manage your time like you manage your money “I don’t like to be too structured. I want to allow for[...]
April 5, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why Doubt is a Good Thing
Even Jesus had a moment of doubt. Is it part of the process? Within most wisdom traditions there are elements[...]
April 4, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
If you have a holiday home – read this!
ATO have a new campaign… and a new PR agency? Word from the ABC is that the ATO is gunning[...]
April 3, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Pain is a symptom, not the problem
Here’s a powerful new lens for understanding what’s wrong with your life I was at the physio the other day,[...]
March 29, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The markets that matter are holding up
People are talking about a soft market. But all of my properties are ok… Sydney is coming through a bit[...]
March 27, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Compassion is an empty heart
How to empty out and be the compassionate person you want to be To offer people real compassion, you almost[...]
March 22, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Did property just enter the ‘goldilocks zone’?
A senior reporter at the Australian Financial Review reckons that this is as about as good as it gets. Chis[...]
March 20, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The jet-ski filter for knowing what you really want
A simple trick that could save you a lot of energy and money Here’s a little game you can play[...]
March 15, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Have we just been sold up the river?
A lot of high fives and back slapping this week with the signing of the TPP… but I smell a[...]
March 8, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
National property review ( short – sharp – real)
  Zoom out a little and there's some interest data on the trends at play within our capital city markets.[...]
March 6, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Device Time, Vice Time
Should you let kids have device time? Should you let yourself? A student of mine was talking about how she'd[...]
March 1, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Clearance rates Showing Market Is On Upswing
Data suggest that sentiment in the market has turned. I get the sense that the ice is breaking and we're[...]
February 27, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Love is not a mystery
I was listening to a song the other day that was saying "Love is a mystery." Out of nowhere, I[...]
February 22, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
APRA- bunch of spankmonkeys
  APRA is just not doing us any favours. If you want to know what's behind the multi-week decline in[...]
February 20, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
If you’re going to blame someone, go all the way
Blame is a disempowering mindset On last week's truth-bomb I talked about why we can end up carrying hurts around[...]
February 13, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The investor-students who worry me most
You know I see a lot of students year to year. Which ones worry me most? There's a certain type[...]
February 8, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
How to avoid the property sharks…
Warning flags on the beach people You know how much I've made from sales commissions over the years? Zero. Nip.[...]
February 6, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Why the “Live in the moment” mantra is BS
What does 'living in the moment' really mean? I remember I used to have a JV partner who would give[...]
February 1, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Lots Of Government Money Going Into Property
Where is government money going now? The First Home Owners' Grants (FHOGs) weren't particularly popular. Well, they were if you[...]
January 30, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The right time to photocopy your arse
Working productively with our rebellious instincts Australians are ratbags. That's one of the things we love about being Australian. We're[...]
January 25, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The tipsy top-end could topple
Should we be worried about the bubble in commercial property? One of the key concerns last year was that an[...]
January 23, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How To Make Life Beautiful
Do you want one beautiful or all the beautifuls? Life can be beautiful all the time. This is both 100%[...]
January 18, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
WTF? You can only own 2 properties?
This is the key thing that makes me different from all the others So Australia’s supposedly largest residential property investor[...]
January 16, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The truth is kinda like this
I give you a fresh way to think about ‘reality’ What is it really like? I can’t tell you. I[...]
January 9, 2018 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The path of awesomeness
Your resistances have a reason. “Why am I afraid of being awesome?” I was talking to one of the students[...]
December 19, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Mowing grass when it gets too high
The three teachings of grass Right now, I’m watching grass grow. Like literally. Up where I live, when you get[...]
December 14, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Where the money in 2018 is coming from
Money is on a detour, but it’s still coming… Ok, here’s something juicy for you. I think I’ve found where[...]
December 12, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Stop At The Top Moment
Make time for this one ritual this December. There’s a particular brand of Aussie madness. It’s that end of year[...]
December 7, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Will RBA hike in 2018..? Ha!
My outlook for rates in 2018. A few people thought the RBAs decision to leave rates on hold came with[...]
December 5, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Pain medicine works slow
Are you running to your future or running from your past? “I want to be with the father of my[...]
November 30, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Could a 1916 house be your secret to property wealth?
As a property investor, what are you actually investing in? Things sure have changed over the last 100 years or[...]
November 28, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The worst case scenario no one is talking about
Mediation on our worst-cases is a very useful exercise – but there’s a key area of our lives we keep[...]
November 23, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
12 worst calls in the history of tech
Often, people get it wrong. Way wrong. I’m starting to get a little nervous about putting myself out there at[...]
November 21, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: You might already be immortal
We’re not ready to live forever. I’m having a weird reaction to the prospect of immortality. This is one of[...]
November 14, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How can you be a technomist?!?
I think we’re going to be ok. Am I kidding myself? I’ve been working on my slide-deck for the Next-10[...]
November 6, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: A spirit of gentle determination
Go no quicker than you can. What is the boundary between the physical, the mental and the spiritual? We talk[...]
November 2, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Why are rents rising?
  Look how quick rents are rising. As I’ve written about recently, the housing market is striking a bit of[...]
October 31, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The narcissist’s guide to self-confidence
    How to be a believer without losing yourself So the story goes that Kanye West has a life-sized[...]
October 26, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
The market gets freaky… but don’t panic yet.
You’d be forgiven for panicking. Is it getting harder to get a mortgage these days? You bet. How much harder?[...]
October 24, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: 3 tips for a light touch life
This is how I became a high-productivity individual… How do I get so much done? To a lot of people,[...]
October 19, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Are people really this ignorant?!?
This is the scariest statistic I’ve seen in years… Quick Quiz: How many people in the property market have no[...]
October 17, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The adventurer that never leaves home
Can you access the benefits of travel without leaving home? I love travel. I think I’ve got the bug. It[...]
October 12, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
This ‘boom flag’ just went up
Few things matter to property prices like population growth. But look at what’s happening… I’m travelling at the moment and[...]
October 3, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Daylight saving is proof that time is ‘unnatural’
Why is daylight savings so hard to get our head around? We don’t have daylight savings in Queensland. But I[...]
September 21, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
School of hard knocks now accepting enrolments…
Where would you raise $2,000 from if it was an emergency? Going broke hurts. I know from experience (divorce can[...]
September 19, 2017 by Dymphna 0 Comments
Truth Bomb Tuesday: When stuff takes care of itself
Humans are naturally bad at understanding probability. That gives the demons of laziness a way in. Sometimes, stuff just takes[...]