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Willem Tait (Author)

@willemtait.bsky.social
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You can find my work here substack.com/@willemtait Written 17 books on Self-Help & Real Estate Full list of socials and podcast at linktr.ee/willemtait

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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 17h
New on Medium: Why data centres are becoming a major institutional real estate asset class, and what this shift means for investors and developers. Full article at willemtaitblog.mediu... #RealEstate #Investing
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Why Data Centres Are Becoming a New Institutional Real Estate Asset Class and Why You Should Invest
Why Data Centres Are Becoming a New Institutional Real Estate Asset Class The buildings powering AI, cloud computing and the digital economy are increasingly being treated as investable …
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22h
“I can do this all day.” Captain America: The First Avenger Persistence is not about never struggling. It is about refusing to let the struggle decide when you stop. #Marvel #Motivation
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” George R. R. Martin Books let us borrow lives, ideas and perspectives beyond our own. #Books #Reading
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Newsletter out now: Sovereign yields at 5% and surging AI data centre demand are forcing a total re-underwriting of real estate assets. Read Issue No. 4: www.linkedin.com/pul... #InvestNewsWeek #CapitalMarkets
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Invest News Week Newsletter №04: AI Infrastructure, $1.3 Trillion Data Centres, 5% Treasuries, and Deal Making
Invest News Week Newsletter with Willem Tait (Author) | Issue No. 4 / 27 September 2026 ⏱️ 3-minute read This week, as the AI infrastructure boom collides with a 5% cost of capital, property development is no longer just about location; it is about power, grid capacity, and structured deal-making.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Your mind. Your time. Your choices. Dammit, It’s Your Life is about cutting through mental clutter, protecting your time and making choices that actually serve your life. Take back control. Link in bio or see www.amazon.com/dp/B0... #SelfHelp #PersonalGrowth
Promotional image for Willem Tait’s book Dammit, It’s Your Life. The red book appears against a mountain sunrise with the message “Stop overthinking. Take your life back” and themes of clearing your mind, protecting your time and making better choices.
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DrAnnD @drannd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
RIGHT TO READ NIGHT in San Antonio! Brown Girl Dreaming, discussion, and community! Part of Banned Books Week, October 4-10 @authorsabb.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social
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Right to Read Night
Nowhere Bookshop
Monday, Oct 5, 6p

Join local author Rachel Toalson and  Dr. Ann David to learn about the Right to Read and how to advocate for schools, libraries, and communities.

Also, we’ll read selections from and talk about Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson, a beautiful, yet often banned, book.

No RSVP needed. Free advocacy resources will be available. 

Logos for National Coalition Against Censorship and Authors Against Book Bans.
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Hectic Honey @hectichoney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
13 chapters deep into reading Lost Gods by BROM, and I am absolutely captivated. #booksky #fantasy #fiction #adventureofthemind #brom
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
What is one thing you deliberately make time for every Sunday? Reading, planning, exercise, family, absolutely nothing? How we use quieter hours can shape the week ahead. #SundayThoughts #Life
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Name a director who has never made a bad film
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Property law is about more than ownership. It is about protecting capital, managing risk and knowing exactly what you are buying. I explore due diligence, title, easements, leases, zoning and more: Link: willemtait.substack.... #RealEstate #PropertyLaw
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Property Law Essentials: Navigating Due Diligence, Risk, and Ownership
Why ownership is a bundle of rights; and how to protect your capital before signing on the dotted line.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What are you learning right now simply because you want to understand it better? Not for a qualification, promotion or income. Just curiosity. I think we underestimate the value of learning for its own sake. #Learning #Curiosity
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Read Banned Books! #books
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Power connects economies, cities and communities. Behind every light, business and digital connection sits infrastructure we rarely notice. Life cannot function without it. ⚡ See more in my essays and writing on PropTech and design. Link in bio #Infrastructure #Energy
Black-and-white photograph of electricity transmission pylons and power lines crossing a rugged hillside, with mountains and dramatic clouds in the background.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
@lucyhartfield.com Shoutout. Romance author 💌 Writing my debut rom-com: instant chemistry, opposites attract & forced proximity. A wedding planner and the bride's practical little brother, stuck together from one ruined cake tasting to the big day. lucyhartfield.com
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Lucy Hartfield | Romance Author
Lucy Hartfield writes warm, witty romance full of banter, big feelings, and the people who feel like home. Her debut, an instant chemistry, opposites attract rom-com set in the world of weddings, is c...
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Great experience. Well done.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
@mybibliotheca.org Brilliant app
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
@jem361.substack.com Now following you on Substack.
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Bakre Writer @bakre-write.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hey Writers and Authors This is literally what readers don't get when they set eyes on your first draft. Or am i the only one #writingcommunity #indieauthors #amwriting #aspiringauthor #firstdraft
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Books can outlive conversations, trends and even generations. That is one reason I enjoy writing. You put an idea into words today, never knowing who might discover it years from now. #Books #Writing
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Substack Real Estate News Weekly No. 18 is out. Commercial repurposing, hyperscale data centres, private equity, logistics premium pricing & energy efficiency. Read: realestatenewsweekly... #RealEstate #Property #substack
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Real Estate News Weekly No. 18: Commercial Repurposing, Hyperscale Data Centres, Private Equity, Logistic Premium Pricing, Energy-Efficiency.
Real Estate Weekly with Willem Tait (Author) | Issue No. 18 / 25 September 2026
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Shopping centre investment regimes, resilience and returns Part II: structural and cyclical responses to disruptions. More at www.academia.edu/175... #realestate
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What's one piece of advice you wish you'd ignored sooner? Sometimes progress comes from questioning advice that everyone else seems to accept. What did you stop believing that changed things for you? #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Issue No. 18 of Real Estate News Weekly is live. Global CRE is a battlefield: commercial repurposing, hyperscale data centres & private equity shifts. Read in 2 mins: www.linkedin.com/pul... #CRE #RealEstate
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Real Estate News Weekly No. 18: Commercial Repurposing, Hyperscale Data Centres, Private Equity, Logistic Premium Pricing, Energy-Efficiency.
Real Estate Weekly with Willem Tait (Author) | Issue No. 18 / 25 September 2026 Welcome to this week’s edition, where we filter the noise to give you the 5 essential property stories from the past seven days in under two minutes.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Benjamin Franklin wrote about wealth, discipline and success in 1758. The principles still matter. The Way to Wealth adds modern commentary and practical actions to help you apply them today. Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0... #Wealth #Books
Book cover of "The Way to Wealth" by Benjamin Franklin, annotated edition by Willem Tait, part of the Series of Translated Modern Classics. The design features bold white title typography and a metallic gold dollar sign centered on a textured, deep-crimson background, flanked by black header and footer panels. Subtitle reads: "Timeless Principles for Gaining Prosperity and Success"
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Authors spend a lot of time writing words that readers may finish in minutes. That is part of the craft. The reader sees the final page, not the rewriting, deleting, researching and questioning behind it. #AuthorLife #Writing
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Capital structure determinants under exclusive REIT regulations: US and Turkish REITs Link: www.academia.edu/175... #property #realestate
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A question for readers: what makes you abandon a book? Too slow, too complicated, poor writing, or simply the wrong book at the wrong time? I'm interested in what makes readers stop turning the pages. #Books #Reading
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Every book begins with an empty page. The difference between an idea and a finished book is the work done in between. Write something today. A sentence, a paragraph or a page. Progress starts when the words begin to appear. #Writing #Books
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A Hybrid AHP-QRVE Model for Consistency Verification in Property Valuation. Read more at www.academia.edu/175... #realestate
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Real estate deals need capital. Raising Money for Real Estate Investment explores private capital, creative financing, institutional partners and repeatable funding systems. Get the book on Amazon at www.amazon.com/dp/B0... #RealEstate #PropertyInvestment
Book marketing graphic for Raising Money for Real Estate Investment by Willem Tait. Highlights funding strategies including private capital, creative financing, institutional partners and repeatable systems, alongside a green and gold 3D book cover.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Real estate isn't only about property. It's about people, capital, timing and decisions. Which of these do you think has the greatest influence on whether a property investment succeeds? #RealEstate #Investing
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
An unfinished manuscript still has value. It contains ideas waiting to be organised, challenged and completed. Sometimes the most important writing decision you can make is simply to reopen the document and continue. #Writing #Authors
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stop living for everyone else’s approval. Stop Giving a Damn and Start Living is about reclaiming your time, choices and life. Link in bio or available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0... #PersonalGrowth #Books
Promotional graphic for Willem Tait’s book Stop Giving a Damn and Start Living. Bold orange, black and white design reads: “Stop people-pleasing. Start choosing you.” Features the book cover and themes of boundaries, self-respect and freedom.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Valuation of short-term rentals as income-producing residential assets: a hybrid-hedonic framework Read full paper at www.academia.edu/175... #realestate
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Understand the system behind wealth. Economics of Banking and Money dives into banking, power, trust and the forces shaping our financial world. Start reading: amazon.com/dp/B0DQHN... #Money #Banking #Economics
Promotional graphic for Willem Tait’s book I Will Teach You Economics of Banking and Money and How to Become Rich. Black background with bold yellow, white and orange text. Highlights topics including deposits and lending, fractional reserve banking, monetary stability and global money flows.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Authors: what is harder for you, starting a new book or finishing one that has been sitting unfinished for months? For me, the unfinished ones are usually the bigger challenge. #Writing #Authors
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Well done. Brilliant design
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Alghero @alghero.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Hello! I’ve published a new video about Alghero. It would really help me if you could take a look on YouTube (it’s only 2 minutes long) and leave a like or comment if you enjoy it. Thank you so much! #Alghero #Sardinia #YouTubeVideo youtu.be/Ab1g7wBpkwU
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Alghero (L'Alguer), Sardinia — the Catalan town on the Coral Riviera
YouTube video by Alghero.Travel
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Always a strong indicator when cranes dominate the skyline. It signals funded developments, moving capital, and future supply breaking ground. Visual proof of developer and lender market confidence. 🏗️ #RealEstate #PropertyDevelopment #UrbanGrowth
A high-angle urban view of multi-storey residential and commercial buildings featuring a prominent red-and-white grid tower and yellow construction cranes operating against an overcast sky.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Being an author changes the way you read. You notice structure, pacing, arguments, word choice and the decisions behind every page. Reading becomes more than enjoyment. It becomes part of learning how books work. #AuthorLife #Reading
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Predicting Dividend Cuts in U.S. REITs under Interest-Rate Shocks: A Regime-Gated Monotone Additive Model with Conformal Risk Control Full paper at www.academia.edu/175... #InterestRates #realestate
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Writing a book starts with an idea, but finishing one requires discipline. Inspiration gets you moving. Routine gets you to the final page. What book have you always wanted to write? #Writing #Books
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Let the reading begin. 📚 Find a quiet corner, pick up a good book and join me. What are you reading today? #Reading #Books #BookLovers
Warm, quiet café interior with wooden tables and chairs, exposed brick walls, tall bookshelves filled with books, and soft ambient lighting, creating a cosy setting for reading.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Podcast: How money and capital shape property markets. Explore capital markets, REITs, securitisation, institutional investment and the future of real estate. Link in bio or see open.spotify.com/epi... #RealEstate #Investing #Podcast
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Capital Markets and Real Estate: How Money and Capital Shapes the Property Market - Book Review
Willem Tait Author Podcast · Episode
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Saturday reminder: You don’t need to fix your whole life today. Do one useful thing. Finish one unfinished task. Make one good decision. Small progress still counts. Then give yourself permission to enjoy the weekend. #SaturdayMotivation #KeepGoing
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Newsletter out now. US interest rate recalibration is disrupting property refinancing, AI infrastructure spending accelerates $800 billion. Track the five essential shifts. realestatenewsweekly... #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CapitalMarkets #DataCentres
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Real Estate News Weekly No. 17: US Interest Rate Increase, AI Infrastructure $800 billion, Logistics Surges by 30% this month alone.
Real Estate News Weekly with Willem Tait (Author) | Issue No. 17 / 18 September 2026
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The internet rewards what is new. Life often rewards what is repeated. Reading. Saving. Learning. Exercising. Building relationships. Improving your craft. The boring things done consistently often produce the interesting results. #Growth #Consistency
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Property law can make or break a real estate deal. In this episode, I unpack essential property law principles every owner and investor should understand. willemtait.substack.... #RealEstate #PropertyLaw
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Property Law Essentials for Every Owner and Investor | Willem Tait Real Estate
How much do you actually understand about the invisible legal framework governing your property?
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Feeling stuck, distracted or overwhelmed? Sort Your Crap Out is about owning your choices, silencing your inner critic and getting things done. Start today: www.amazon.com/dp/B0... #SelfHelp #Books
Promotional image for Willem Tait’s book Sort Your Crap Out, featuring the book cover beside the message “Less Overthinking. More Doing.” with a notebook, coffee mug and productivity-themed workspace.
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Willem Tait (Author) @willemtait.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Most people don't have an information problem. They have an execution problem. Thursday is a good day to ask: What have I actually finished this week? Ideas create possibilities. Execution creates results. #Productivity #Growth
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