Why property bargain hunters can hang tight... this downturn is only starting

House price falls have some way to go, and now that we have the clear and present danger of more rate hikes, bargain hunters have time to kill.   In today's show, we cover; How the downturn will deepen from here Can the first home market stay unaffected? Housing developer busts - Bathla will not …

Mortgage or super? Where should I put my extra money?

It's the hot-button question for so many investors - how to optimise any spare cash they may have on hand. For younger investors it's often the mortgage; for older investors it's often putting the money into super (before it's too late) But which is it for you? Olivia Maragna of Aspire Retire join…

How to invest for your kids

"I want to help the kids, how do I start?' It's one of the most common questions we get on the podcast, and it's time to tackle it head on. Dr Doug Turek of Minchin Moore joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: How to start an investment for a child A smart…

Healthy rebound: How the ASX got its mojo back

The ASX 200 is enjoying a solid earnings season, but the healthcare sector is shooting the lights out. Believe it or not, the market sector that offered the fastest way to lose money last year is suddenly red hot. Jun Bei-Liu of the Ten Cap Alpha Plus funds joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in t…

Property pile-up warning: Bracing for a listings overhang 

Here comes Spring! Welcome to most, except perhaps to residential property sellers, who will be adding stock to an already bloated market where prices are falling. Louis Christopher of SQM Research joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: How bad is the list…

The hunt for income heats up 

The old formula for seeking income in the Australian market is fading: Dividend rates have dropped across the ASX. Yet, recent tax changes mean that investors will want to raise income from local markets.  Hugh Robertson of the Centaur Financial Services group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby i…

Why investor zones will be worst hit in the property downturn 

Property investors are scrambling to sidestep the new property taxes and taking risks in areas they might never have considered before the May Budget. Rasti Vaibhav of Get RARE Properties joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The looming black spots for p…

How rich listers are investing in the AI boom 

At the top end of the market, Australia's richest investors are deeplyengaged in the AI boom: Some are betting the house on AI, others are fighting to rescue their reputation as AI sweeps through every industry sector.  John Stensholt co-author of 'Tech Bros' the extraordinary story of Atlassian' …

How to buy your first property (post-Budget)

The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway. But following this year's landmark federal budget, it will pay to know where the government is aiming to 'help' and where market distortions could create new ri…

Why it's time to get into alternative investing

The swing towards 'alternative' investing is much more than a fad, it is now a core dimension of most investment portfolios among wealthy investors. But how does the everyday investor get started in this area? Cathy Ding of the Glory House group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.…