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Two Big Signals Property Owners Can’t Ignore This Month

These two weeks has delivered two major signals that every property buyer and investor should be paying attention to. The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates once again in their August 2025 meeting, and auction markets across the country are heating up to their busiest levels since June. Together, these shifts could reshape how the property ma...

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Life Insurance Comparison with Other Insurance Types

This article is an extract from ClearView. We all understand the importance of insuring our homes and cars to protect these valuable assets. However, many people overlook something even more valuable – their own lives and their ability to earn an income. Protecting these aspects ensures not just financial security but peace of mind for y...

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(LIVE) RBA Aug 2025 | 25 vs 50 Basis Points Cut

The Reserve Bank has just handed down its August cash rate decision, and it’s sparking debate.  Some were tipping a bigger move… others thought they might hold. So, what did they actually do?  In this LIVE reaction, Ben breaks down:  The possible reasoning behind the RBA’s latest decision How the markets are respo...

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From Wall Street to Your Street: August Economic Insights

As the Reserve Bank prepares to deliver its latest cash rate decision this afternoon, the big question is: what’s the state of the economy right now?  From shifts on Wall Street to policy moves in Beijing, here’s what’s influencing the road ahead and why it matters for you:  The latest on the US economy, including the impact...

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Why premiums go up (and what you can do about it)

Note: This article was first released by OnePath here. There are 3 key reasons why your life insurance premiums go up from year to year. While you can't control all of them, you may be able to take steps to lower the cost of your cover. 1. Factors that you control The cost of cover increases differently depending on whether ...

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Difficulties and opportunities: VanEck’s 2025 Q3 Summary 

Please Note: This report was created and provided by VanEck. “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity” – Albert Einstein. We are in the middle of difficulty. Drafting the quarter’s ViewPoints has been more difficult than in past editions. Why? Because what is influencing markets as we write this may be superseded by somethin...

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(LIVE) RBA July 2025 | Will Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Affect Our Rate Path?

In a surprising move, the RBA chose to hold interest rates steady this month despite widespread expectations of a cut.  As always, our very own Ben Kingsley and economist Evan Lucas are back to unpack what this decision means.  What’s behind the RBA’s thinking? What’s happening with inflation, employment, and business confide...

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Should I Buy Property Now in Australia? Here’s What the Latest Auction Data (and Our Reel) Is Telling Us

A few weeks ago, we posted a short video on Instagram from a Melbourne auction. It was only 12 seconds long — just a quick pan of the crowd. But the reaction was anything but small. In a matter of hours, the reel racked up 17,000+ views and 40+ shares. That level of engagement told us something important: people are starting to feel the ...

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Bulk Document Upload Now Available in Moorr for Empower Wealth Clients

We're excited to announce a brand-new feature in Moorr that’s been designed specifically to make your journey with us even smoother: Bulk Document Upload. If you're new to us—here's a quick rundown:Moorr is the powerful money and property platform we provide to all Empower Wealth clients, free of charge. It's where you can track your cashfl...

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We won the Qualified Property Investment Adviser of the Year at 2025 PIPA Awards!

It’s official—Empower Wealth has been recognised as Property Investment Adviser of the Year at the 2025 PIPA Awards for Excellence! This prestigious honour highlights the ethical, client-first approach we bring to every plan, every property discussion, and every decision we help our clients make. And while we’re proud to see the spotlight...

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Building Wealth the Right Way: Why Accreditation Matters in Australian Property Investment

When Australians search for reliable property investment advice in Australia, they find an industry that remains largely unregulated. That freedom creates opportunity—but it also leaves the door open for high-pressure spruikers and poor outcomes. Since September 2013, Empower Wealth has chosen to swim against that tide by becoming an active m...

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Our New Book Is Out Now! How to Retire on $3,000 per Week

We’re incredibly proud to share that our new book — How to Retire on $3,000 per Week: The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing — is officially available from today! Written by Empower Wealth Managing Director Ben Kingsley and Partner Bryce Holdaway, this book is the culmination of more than a decade of financial coa...

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Claim Your Free Copy!

As a thank you for being part of the Empower Wealth community, claim a FREE copy of our latest book: How to Retire on $3,000 a Week: The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing. This isn’t just another property investing book — it’s a practical, real-world playbook designed to help you build a passive income stream that...

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