Why Are Regional Property Markets Rebounding?

The Victorian capital is the weakest of the major cities and its apartment market has been a loser for more than a decade. But the soft patch can't last forever: The investment fundamentals for the city are strong and long-term investors could do very well looking a little more closely at the Melbourne market.  

In today's show, we cover: 

• Melbourne apartments - 'Be greedy when others are fearful'
• How your HECs bill blocks your borrowing capacity 
• Is over-capitalization over-rated?
• The two regional cities that capture the shift outside Syndey and Melbourne

Adviser Stuart Wemyss of ProSolution Private Clients joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode

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The Future Fund's consistently strong returns and its big exposure to so-called 'unlisted assets' have captured the interest of many investors. But, until very recently, most investors could not get access to unlisted assets and were restricted to listed securities such as shares and managed funds. Usefully, things are changing - today we take a serious look at unlisted assets. 

In this episode we cover 

• Introducing the risk spectrum of unlisted assets 
• Accepting a 5-7 year wait for unlisted returns
• Water rights, forestry schemes and new agribusiness opportunities
• Why do retirees not pay tax? 

Matthew Cassidy of Partners Wealth Group joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.

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This was not supposed to happen: The regions were meant to return to their secondary position in the residential investment market after COVID-19. Instead, over the last three months, prices rose faster than in the cities and the rental vacancy rates remained tight as hell... what gives?
In today's show, we cover: 

• The curious case of the regional property bounceback
• How the national market is already looking better than last year's forecasts
• Are investors in one-bedroom units facing a disadvantage
• Navigating property taxes 

Property analyst Louis Christoper of SQM Research joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode 

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Not for the first time a single stock has become the proxy for a red-hot theme: AI and Nvidia are now interchangeable - and the specialist chipmaker has become the world’s top stock. Today we look at the AI boom and the first steps every Australian investor should be taking.
In today’s show, we cover:

• The Australian stakeholders inside Nvidia 
• Playing the AI boom on the ASX
• Exploring solar power and EVs* Selling shares without paying tax 

Financial advisor James Gerrard joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode

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The consensus view is that interest rates have peaked in this cycle. Banks are already snipping their fixed rate mortgage rates (which is good) while also reducing the rate they pay on cash deposits (which is not so good). It's time to find out what's going on in the finance market.
In today's show, we cover: 

• The beginning of lower fixed-rate mortgages
• Beyond the big four - where to hunt for cash rates
• Why the First Home Super Saver scheme is too much trouble
• The trouble with SMSF loans 

Sally Tindall, head of research at comparison service, RateCity, joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode 

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Family offices are very much the fashion among the nation’s ultra-wealthy: What are they exactly and what might we learn from how they operate?
In today’s show, we cover 

• The booming business of the family office 
• Safety in numbers - how the system works 
• How much do you need to start a family trust?
• Fund manager performance fees - an explanation 

Jacqui Clarke, author and family office adviser joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode 

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Sydney prices have been soft in early 2024: It's not quite a 'buyer's market' but it is as good a time to find value as we have seen in years. Where are the opportunities in the city and which neighbourhoods should we watch?

In today's show we cover: 

• Taking advantage of a rare lull in the nation's top property market
• Excitement builds around Sydney's new airport zone
• Why one-bedroomed apartments have limited appeal
• What is going on around the future of negative gearing?

Judy Schmidt of Advocate Buyers Agency joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode

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In redrawing the plan for personal tax cuts while introducing a tax on unrealised gains in super the government has unleashed a whirlwind of speculation: All tax shelters from negative gearing to CGT discounts are now fair game.
What to do?
In today’s show, we cover 

•  The political brawl on tax and how it affects you
• Exploring investment bonds and family trusts
• The looming importance of unrealised gains
•  Struggling with poor service at Big Super 

Liam Shorte of Sonas Wealth joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode 

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Most property investors will aspire to have more than one property: Many in the market suggest strategies that allow an investor to accumulate a 'passive income portfolio' over time. But how do you approach this? What are the risks of running multiple properties? And would future tax changes make a difference? 
In today's show, we cover :

• Behind the promise of passive property investment * Do you need a buyer's advocate?
• Switching a mortgage from the home to an investment 
• The future of negative gearing
• Property educator P.K. Gupta joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.

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The financial success of singer Taylor Swift is unprecedented: Show business will never be the same again. For millions, she is a champion who outsmarts the music industry at every turn. So is she a role model for younger investors?
In today's show we cover...

• The devilishly clever business brain behind the music
• How Taylor Swift invests
• The role of her dad who is a financial advisor
• ‘Swiftonomics’  - how it really works 

Sociologist Dr Rachel Carroll joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode 

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