Meet Michael Yardney

Australia's leading expert in wealth creation

Michael Yardney has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

And while he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

His wisdom stems from his personal experience and from mentoring over 2,500 business people, investors and entrepreneurs over the last decade and over the years Michael has probably educated more successful property investors than anyone else in Australia.

Michael also writes regular columns for Yahoo Finance, Smart Company, Your Investment Property Magazine, New Zealand Property Investor Magazine and Your Mortgage.

He was once again voted Australia’s leading property investment advisor. This is the 5th similar award he has won in the last 7 years.

Michael is Australia's most trusted property commentator and his opinions are frequently quoted in the media and he has been featured in all major newspapers, finance and property magazines throughout Australia and in his regular segments on Sky TV as well as on commercial radio.

Michael is not a theorist, he is a successful property investor and property developer and, as a director of Metropole Group of Companies, leads a team of professionals who help their clients grow, preserve and pass on their wealth.

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Michael bought his first investment property over 40 years ago, in his early 20s, with a $2,000 deposit and not understanding the rules of the game. He then went on and built a multi-million dollar property portfolio in his spare time.

In 1979 he established Metropole Properties which has become Australia’s premier firm of property investment strategists.

With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane the multi-award winning team at Metropole have bought, sold, financed, developed, advised, negotiated for, and project managed over $5 Billion worth of property transactions to create substantial wealth for their clients.

Michael’s books, Podcast & Property Investment Update blog

Michael has over 100,000+ subscribers to his daily Property Update blog where a faculty of leading experts write articles and commentary on Success, Property Investment and Personal Finance.

His blog has been voted the #1 property blog in the world by FeedSpot.com for the last 7 years in a row and last year had over 2.7 million unique readers.

The Michael Yardney Podcast consistently ranks as one of Australia’s leading business and investment podcasts and he has authored 8 books on property investment and wealth creation:

Find out more about Michael Yardney's books. He writes a daily Property Investment Update blog as well as weekly blogs for Yahoo Finance, SmartCompany RealEstateView and a regular column for A.P.I. Magazine and New Zealand Property Investor Magazine.

Some of the frequent questions Michael Yardney gets asked

What awards or recognitions has Michael Yardney received?

Michael Yardney has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to property investment and wealth education. His blog, Property Update, has been ranked as the world's number-one property blog, and he has been recognized as one of Australia’s most influential thought leaders in real estate. Michael is also a multi-time best-selling author and a sought-after speaker at investment and wealth creation events.

What role does psychology play in Michael Yardney’s approach to investing and success?

Michael Yardney emphasises that mindset and psychology are critical components of investment success. He believes that understanding your emotions, biases, and behaviours can help you make better investment decisions. By cultivating a mindset of abundance, resilience, and long-term thinking, investors can overcome challenges and stay on track to achieve their financial goals.

What makes Michael Yardney's advice different from other property experts?

Michael Yardney stands out because of his unique blend of real-world experience, psychological insights, and a long-term perspective on wealth creation. He combines decades of property investing knowledge with an understanding of the mindset required for success, making his advice both practical and holistic. Unlike many so-called "gurus," Michael has genuinely walked the path of property investment, and his strategies are backed by results. Michael’s perspective allows him to see clarity where others perceive chaos.

Media appearances

When the media looks for an independent unbiased property perspective they often call on Michael Yardney.

His opinions as a property and wealth creation commentator have been quoted in all major Australian daily newspapers and financial magazines and regularly gives his views on wealth creation and the property markets on the radio.

Michael is also a regular keynote speaker at property conferences in Australia and South East Asia. Michael Yardney has been featured in:

Seminars:

Michael has been educating audiences at seminars around Australia and South East Asia since 2001.

Since 2007 Michael has hosted Australia's elite high end Wealth Retreat 5 day workshop where already successful business people, entrepreneurs and investors take their game to the next level

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