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Why are you holding on to that investment property to help your kids buy a house one day? This question captures the broader concept raised by the 'Die with Zero' movement, which calls for investors to transfer wealth sooner rather than later. Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor, Wealth - James Kirby, in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The debate over intergenerational fairness Practical tips for helping your children buy a house The broader attraction of 'Die with Zero' An update on the latest home grant blitz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Banks won't tell you if you're better off with a fixed-rate mortgage. But strong evidence shows most borrowers will lose when they bet against the bank by settling on a three-year fixed rate. With expectations building that RBA rates may rise, fixed rates seem attractive once more, but you need to know why the odds are against you. Stuart Wemyss of the Prosoluton Private Clients group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: You fix, you lose: here's the data over two decades The new APRA lending limits How non-banks will now rush the mortgage market Pressure mounts on CGT for residential investments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland is the top cop for consumers in the investment markets - and he wants you to know that those superannuation calculators that suggest you need very large amounts of money to retire can be unreliable.In Kirkland's view, those calculations often tend to be too high.Sure, aspire to having as much as you can in super - but don't believe all you read... especially if it's compiled by someone who gets paid for getting your money on the books. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: What you need to know about superannuation calculators The First Guardian Super Fiasco - can we stop it happening again? A fresh warning on the private credit boom Moneysmart updates its offering See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1Anyone who remembers the powerful escalation in prices for the Sydney 2000 games does not need to be convinced that Brisbane is going to be a very good opportunity in the run-up to the 2032 games. So what's the catch? Today we look at the recent history and challenges of the nation's third biggest residential market... Sam Price, buyer's advocate with Templeton Property joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Brisbane - Where are the bargains? Why you will need a flood map in the Sunshine State Property 'finfluencers' force Macquarie Bank clampdown Negative gearing reforms - this idea may have legs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew Cassidy of Partners Wealth Group has just taken the top spot in this year's Barron's Top 150 Advisers List. He offers a unique perspective on what you need to know about advice, and how to deal with an investment market that is clearly at the top of the cycle. Matthew Cassidy of Partners Wealth Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: What you should expect from a top financial adviser How to prepare for a sharemarket downturn Sequential risk - The biggest financial threat to the pre-retiree Taking profits off the table See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It had to happen, just as the residential property market is rebounding, there are concerns that regulators may 'remove the punchbowl.' NAB has revived talk of rules that would limit investor lending. Meanwhile, the tax office is threatening to deny tax deductions on holiday homes unless investors make their properties available at peak times such as Christmas. Anissa Cavallo of the Eda Property Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: 'Rentvestors' are riding the upsurge in residential prices Big banks raise the possibility that lending limits could be back on the agenda The ATO's 'Big Brother' threat on holiday homes New ideas on negative gearing and See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The avalanche of unlisted private funds aimed at retail investors is at full tilt. It's been a seriously profitable activity for endowment funds: So why have they been getting out of late? It's time to take a hard look at a boom that's raising a lot of questions. Andy Darroch of Independent Wealth Advice joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby In today's show, we cover: Why are you being sold private equity funds anyway? Disturbing trends in the unlisted market Big Super does unlisted better - can you ever rival it? Clarifying some key issues around the new super tax See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We tend to discuss the nation's rental crisis in terms of the difficulties faced by young renters: But a one per cent vacancy rate also means anybody selling a home will find it difficult to rent in between selling and buying.This relatively new dynamic in the market also explains why it's Australia's hottest markets such as Brisbane and Perth where there is the least number of homes for sale.No wonder investors are returning to the property market. Cameron Kusher of Kusher Consulting joins James Kirby - Associate Editor, Wealth in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The hidden factor that keeps pushing home prices higher Standby for a lengthy interest rate freeze The damage caused by a universal first home deposit scheme Why the 'Millionaire next door' still has a message for all investors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most active investors are pretty good at making money: After all, if they were no good at it, then they would leave the work to someone else. But what about holding onto it? Does your investment success convert to long-term accumulation? Author Jacqui Clarke joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The hidden cost of 'expense creep' to your life plans Translating the principles of good management to investment choices Asset-rich and cash-poor - It doesn't have to be this way Cash ETF are worth a look See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The focus might be on interest rates, but the outstanding driver for residential prices is the lack of supply: We already know home building is falling behind, but apartment numbers are also being held back because the numbers don't add up for developers.In today's show, a leading developer explains why he believes investors can bet the momentum in the market will be very hard to stop under current conditions. Max Shifman CEO of residential developer, Intrapac Property joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: It's not about interest rates, it's about supply The future of the one-bedroom investment apartment Should investors concentrate on transport hubs? What happens if rates start rising again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian investors are perfectly placed to profit from the critical minerals boom.In fact, fortunes have already been made and lost on the market.Now the game enters a new phase as both the Australian and US agree to bankroll the sector. Where to start? Josh Chiat, mining correspondent with Stockhead joins Assoicate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Critical minerals - what you need to know? Are you ready to ride the roller-coaster Key stocks in the sector The ETF route into critical minerals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's hard to believe that during the Covid crisis, nearly half of all mortgages were being 'fixed' - today the level is less than 5 per cent. With economists calling the end of the cutting cycle for the RBA, early movers could gain a serious competitive advantage if they fix their borrowing costs in the months ahead. Sally Tindall, data insights director at Canstar joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Back from the dead: Fixed rates return to centre stage Why we may already be looking at the bottom for bank mortgage rates 'Split mortgages'- a bet both ways? The outlook for deposit rates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Treasurer has finally clarified how the revamped plans for the new super tax will work - including how Capital Gains Tax will work...it's a template for the future, make sure you are up to speed. James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Final cut on the new super tax Is the gold sell-off serious? Tax consequences of renting your home* If annuities are so good...where are the deals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The opening of a 30 km new line across the middle of Sydney should have been a bonanza for investors; But one year later prices inside the rail catchment area have lagged the wider city market.What happened - and what does it mean for investors betting on infrastructure projects across the nation? Tim Lawless, head of research at Cotality joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Why prices along Sydney's new rail line are trailing the market Too late to the party? Inside metro house price history Will Melbourne metro have the same story as Sydney? Brisbane's Olympic outlook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gold price records are being smashed. Moreover, the volume of money being sunk into gold ETFs and gold miner shares is also reaching spectacular levels: But does that mean it's the top of the market? Gemma Dale, head of investor behaviour at nabtrade joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The arguments for a continued escalation in gold prices How Australians are buying their gold What the world's most influential forecasts are predicting Why gold miners can still blow it...even in a boom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investors who have held property as the backbone of their retirement portfolios will be the first in line for the new taxes on super…especially at the top end. But what will the ‘final’ template for the new super tax mean for everyone else? Stuart Wemyss of ProSolution Private Clients joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode In today’s show, we cover: Ouch! Super tax on many properties will double Top-end turnover…40% wealth tax will drive sales in luxury property Doing your numbers afresh, super should still beat the alternatives Why this time around the Treasurer will get his tax plan through parliament See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most people worry about whether they have enough money to have a comfortable retirement. Financial adviser James Wrigley has a framework to help people better plan and therefore enjoy the retirement they want. In this episode, James Wrigley joins The Australian's Wealth Editor Julie-anne Sprague to explain his top tips to knowing what you need to retire on and how to get there. Also on this episode: How to work out how much you need to retire on Strategies to build wealth into retirement How James Wrigley became big on social media Super contributions to maximise tax benefits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The major banks don’t usually offer big deals to first home buyers, usually because beggars can’t be choosers. But that's changing. There's big incentives on offer, including massive amounts of frequent flyer points and lower interest rates. So, can you snag a better deal even if you're not a first home buyer? The Australian's wealth reporter Anthony Keane joins Julie-anne Sprague, Wealth Editor at The Australian, to unpack the latest. Also in this episode, we detail how you can build an investment property without parting with a single cent. How much equity do you need in your home to be able to do this, what are the traps to be aware of and how can you maximise returns? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many parents and grandparents want to be able to help their children, and do so while they’re alive rather than leaving a large inheritance. But there are tax implications and gifting rules to be mindful of. In this episode, co-founder and head of financial advice at Leeuwin Wealth Jason Featherby sits down with The Australian’s Wealth Editor Julie-anne Sprague to explain the tips, tricks and traps to helping your adult children financially. In today’s show we cover: Tax implications by gifting property to family members How to know if you’re financially secure enough to help the kids Why you should never close out your mortgage And why it might not be a good idea to be a secondary credit card holder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House prices across most capital cities are expected to rise over the next 12 months. So how do you pick which is the best one to buy an investment property? How can you pick a stand-out market and what are the traps for investors when buying property in rising markets? Empower Wealth managing director and podcast co-host Ben Kingsley joins The Australian's Wealth Editor, Julie-anne Sprague. In today's show, we cover: The government's expanded First Home Buyer Scheme Is there a potential property bubble forming in parts of the market? What investors should prioritise when buying a property How to choose one suburb over another to maximise profits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Would be good to get a uranium expert on to discuss in more detail. CEO of Bannerman Brandon Munro would be ideal.
Fantastic speaker, Emma sounds like a true professional, just please let her finish! Was cut off too many times in my opinion.
you guys need to look more into the tech and use cases behind crypto currencies like ADA and ETH. I thought crypto was a joke because all the financial gurus were laughing at it, but after doing some research I have completely changed my opinion. the fact that guy's like you are not more informed about crypto makes me think that there is still allot of money to flow into it in the long term.
You guys are getting too loose and inarticulate. You sound like you're three schooners in. "Another dodgy apartment block in Melbourne ... I can't remember which ..." Tighter preparation and less time-wasting. Best, Lex