What does the property market look like to Gen Z? The generation born after 1997 that takes a one percent vacancy rate as 'normal'; The people who get 100 applicants for a spare bedroom in a shared house. They have a different story but it is a story we all need to know. In today's show we cover: The realities of property investment for Gen Z Exploring the opportunities of being a 'rentvestor'* Using super for buy a home Is the office sector rout over? Sarah Petty real estate reporter for the News Ltd network joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average HECs student debt is now $26,500 and rising rapidly. Once upon an inflation-free time HECs hardly mattered, now it matters a lot. Worse still, the way HECs is managed by the government is antiquated and unfair to former students. Meanwhile, banks use the debt to reduce your borrowing capacity. No wonder there is a push to change the process. In today's show we cover: Why more than 200,000 people are pushing for change in student debt How to manage your HECs situation Expanding an SMSF to include six people Is leasing an electric car a better way to go? Advisor James Wrigley of First Financial joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the economists continue to push their rate cut forecasts further out, it is now distinctly possible we will not see interest rate cuts this calendar year. What does it mean for the property market and your borrowing plans? In today's show we cover: The reality of higher-for-longer interest rates Will commercial property problems spill over into the residential sector Searching for multi-asset funds outside of super Getting to know the 'six year' CGT primary residence exemption rule. Dr Doug Turek of Minchin Moore Private Wealth joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be hard to believe but the key numbers for both personal tax and super contributions are going to change again on July 1 2024 - Now is the time to make your plans. In today’s show, we cover: How to position for lower personal tax rates Catching up with planned super contribution changes Investing based on demographics Do share market index funds offer diversification any longer? Financial adviser James Gerrard joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the biggest financial challenge for the new generation - how to get a toehold in the property market. In today's episode we cover The first steps towards buying a property Considering the 'rentvest' strategy Should super be available to home buyers Getting to know the '6-year rule' for your home and CGT John Pidgeon of Solvere Wealth and the This is Money podcast joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX just hit a new record and the markets are on a roll: So what should investors be looking for? AI-themed technology stocks and - believe it or not - consumer discretionary companies, says fund manager Roger Montgomery. In today's episode, we cover: Why is the share market on a bull run? AI hopefuls - Macquarie Technology and Megaport Consumer favourites - Lovisa Jewellery and ARB Does Bunnings have too much power? Fund manager Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The promise of the investment property that 'pays for itself' is all too common in the property market and all too difficult to locate in practice. Is positive gearing feasible with high rates and low rental yields? In today's show we cover: Positive gearing - The fading prospect Bad behaviour among buyers advocates Using Federal and State home buyer grants in tandem When advice lets you down Real estate advisor Cate Bakos joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In June 2023 we did our first special edition on AI when we introduced the issue and we talked about Nvidia - the AI chipmaker which is up 200 per cent since that time. Today we catch up on AI in mid-2024 with Matt Barrie, the founder and CEO of Freelancer: an executive at the frontline of AI changes. In this episode we cover: Why are investment markets so excited over AI?* Threats and opportunities of the new technology Why Google and Netflix should be very worried The stocks ready to surf the AI wave Matt Barrie, the CEO of Freelancer joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a long time it was a golden rule among financial advisers to pay down your mortgage before any other investment consideration. Well, not any longer…for some investors putting money into super should come first. In today’s show we cover… Mortgage payments versus super contributions Selling a property without using a real estate agent Should you self insure ? Playing house with CGT exemptions and negative gearing Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Rich 250 has just been released with a whole new crew of debutants pushing the incumbents of previous generations to one side. In this episode, we cover: The new network of tycoons emerging across Australia The crypto king building the most expensive house...ever...in Australia Two sisters who saved Blundstone boots and made a fortune The Australian with a $2 billion empire in Estonia John Stensholt editor of The List - Australia’s Richest 250 joins Wealth Editor James Kirby in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.