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225 | Breaking News with Dr Shane Oliver – Are We in Store for a Global Recession?

By The Property Couch March 28, 2019 in Podcast

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Folks, we have a very special guest on today … Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP Capital!! (Ben was a bit giddy, ha!)

So, if you’re keen to hear the latest economic news across the property AND stock market, or you want the intel on how the cogs of the economy run … then you’d best hit play on this one!

To give you an idea, Shane Oliver is responsible for determining AMP Capital’s investment strategy and asset allocation and also provides economic forecasts and analysis to the asset class portfolio managers. And chances are, you’ve seen his face somewhere in the news because Shane is also a regular media commentator on major economic and investment market issues and has been with AMP for over 30 years!

And he’s not just an expert on this stuff, he’s also excellent at breaking down complex economic updates into simplified, bite-sized pieces!

Oh, and as mentioned on today’s show, he’s often providing live updates on Twitter, so if you’re keen to get his economic insights his twitter handle is @ShaneOliverAMP

Other resources mentioned in today’s show…

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So… What are you in for?

What did the early stages of his career look like and how did he get the opportunity at AMP?
Why has he been with the company for so long?
When did Shane fall in love with economics?
Why is Paralysis by Analysis more common now and how can you overcome it?
What big lessons have Shane learnt about the market?
How is the property market different from when Shane grew up?
What do Vacancy Rates suggest about the Perth market?
What’s the most important thing you need to remember about the property market?
What’s an “inversion yield curve”?
What happened to bond yields?
What’s the 10-year bond yield suggesting?
What happens when long term interest rates are below short term interest rates?
Will this proceed a recession?
What might push down bond yields?
Does Shane see concern for a recession?
Will the interest rate drop?
What’s happening to supply levels across the country?
What population growth are we expecting?
Will a change in government bring another First Home Buyers Grant?
What does Shane think might happen to the economy if the Government changes?
What might we see with the Government change?
What has the budget got planned for Canberra?
Does he think negative gearing was responsible for an increase in house prices?
How does Shane feel about the proposed Capital Gains Discount?
How many times does he think the RBA will drop the cash rate?
What role can APRA play in the Australian Economy moving forward?

221 | Dr. Andrew Wilson – The Scare Campaign We Had To Have

By The Property Couch February 28, 2019 in Podcast

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“Housing markets shouldn’t be leading monetary policy; they’re a response to monetary policy.” — Dr Andrew Wilson

Folks, our guest for this week is Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist at My Housing Market, who is sounding more bullish than bearish when it comes to Australia’s property market and overall economic outlook!

To give you an idea, Dr Wilson provides comprehensive property market insights and is a highly-regarded and prolific housing market speaker, as well as a keynote presenter for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and an appointed housing market expert and adviser to the Federal Government funded Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network. He’s also a repeat offender on the Couch, gracing us with his invaluable insights all the way back in Episode 87!

Oh, and of course, he also holds a PhD and Masters by Research in Housing Market Economics. Just sayin’.

So if the uncertainty of the property market is sending your confidence out of whack, let’s go up 30ft around the country and see what’s coming up over that hill. You’ll get a sneak peek at some of the regions that might be worth your attention this year, as well as when the interest rate will potentially drop this year, according to the Chief Economist himself.

Spoiler… the Scare Campaign just might lose its edge!

While we don’t want to take the limelight from today’s guest… we should probably let you know here too…. The Property Couch Turns FOUR this week!! Yep, it’s our 4^th Birthday, wooooooo 🙂

To help us celebrate, you’ve all made Make Money Simple Again, our latest money management book, a #1 Best Seller! So thank you for our awesome gift!!!! (According to Ben, “We’re now officially out of nappies.”)

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode…

What’s Happening Around the Grounds In the Australian Property Market?
Will confidence shift any time soon?
What are Auction Clearance Rates in Sydney demonstrating at the moment?
What are the pressing economic insights coming to light at the moment?
Why hasn’t monetary policy worked?
When does Dr Andrew Wilson think RBA might drop the cash rate?
What p[problems are we facing now?
What’s going to happen with new developments this year?
Have we seen the peak of the apartment boom?
How is an interest rate rise a GOOD thing?
What’s the current savings-ratio? When was the last time it was this low?
What must you focus on in order to get a loan approved?
What does Andrew think about the Royal Commission’s findings?
How is employment and wage growth feeding into the economic climate?
How will the international economy affect Australia’s economy?
What’s Dr Wilson’s message to property investing over the next 2 -3 years?
Can you expect a roller coaster ride?
What’s his opinion on the Negative Gearing Policy?
Are developers in favour of the Negative Gearing Policty? Why/Why not?
What are the POSITIVES we’re seeing in the market?
How many auctions were in Melbourne last week? How many sold?
What will likely be the top performing area this year?
When’s a good time to think about buying?

We also take a trip around every Australian State and Territory in Australia, so expect to find insights into…

Predictions for houses and units in each area (GOLD!)
In and around Sydney
Melbourne and its regions
Adelaide
Hobart
Far North and Central QLD – including, Sunshine Coast, Mackay, Cairns
Perth (and what the vacancy rates are suggesting)
Darwin

139 | Pete Wargent, Multimillionaire at Age 33: How did he do it?

By The Property Couch September 28, 2017 in Podcast

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It’s podcast day, yay! Today we have a special guest on indeed — Pete Wargent!

Aside from achieving financial freedom at AGE 33 (yep) through property investing primarily in London and Sydney, Pete is now one of Australia’s leading experts on market trends, co-founder of AllenWargent property buyers, a 4-time published author, a Buyers Agent and a blogger —http://petewargent.blogspot.com.au/

Originally from the UK and now living in Brisbane, Pete has a worldly insight into investing, finance, shares and is our first guest who achieved a passive income with an international property portfolio. So how many properties did it take Pete to retire?

Pete and the boys discuss:

How he retired as a multimillionaire in his early 30s (Pete works for fun now)
What he did after he said goodbye to his fulltime job as a Chartered Accountant
When and why he started investing
Why he has never sold a property (Does investing for the long term actually matter?)
Investing in London and the considerations involved
The problems with drawing comparisons with world cities (i.e. Melbourne Vs London)
Pete’s Property Investment Mistakes
The consequence of Brexit on property investors
His thoughts on franking credits
Does he recommend Australians buy in London?
The hard lessons of growing up in a recession
What is the equity target to achieve a passive income?
The important variables to identify a trend to find investment grade markets
Investing in Sydney vs investing in Brisbane (he has now invested in Brisbane)
The importance of taking action
What NOT to do if you’re investing in the stock market
His investment decision on off the plan/high density apartments

Pete’s own books and seminar mentioned:

Get a Financial Grip and The Wealth Way (out in October).
Money for Life : Saturday October 7 , 9am – 5.30pm (Sydney) – And a special 2-for-1 deal just for our podcast listeners: Click here to book your tickets!

Interested to join us on Facebook LIVE next Wednesday, 4^th of October at 7:30pm? Register your interest here!

138 | Alan Kohler: The Guest Who Changed the Industry as a Financial Journalist!

By The Property Couch September 21, 2017 in Podcast

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Alright, folks!

Joining us on the couch today is Alan Kohler, the renowned Australian financial and newspaper journalist! Aside from being the founder of The Constant Investor and co-host of The Money Café podcast, Alan has a wealth of knowledge and experience (which started since 1979, mind you) in the financial sector.

To give you an idea, Alan was the Editor of The Age and CEO of Australian Independent Business Media Pty Ltd (which published the Eureka Report and Business Spectator). Currently, he’s a Finance Columnist of The Australian, the Financial Reporter for ABC News and the host of ABC Inside Business (for 12 years) AND like us, has his own show on Qantas’s Inflight Radio called Talking Business with Alan Kohler.

And this is not even his entire resume!

(So you’re in for some SERIOUS learning.)

Alan and the boys discuss:

How did Alan flourish in an industry he once had no interest in or knowledge of?
What was it like to live through the digital change (and how did he leverage off it to lead a successful career)?
What did he do to stop Financial Advisors from operating in a commission based system?
Yesterday’s US Federal Reserve Board Meeting and it’s possible implication to the Australian Economy
What is Donald Trump’s Impact on the economy?
How is the Australian Economy fairing?
Will the demand for Sydney and Melbourne markets continue?
What and why is the difference between total GDP numbers and GDP per capita matter?
How does inflation impact on interest rates and why are the Central Banks of the World care about it so much?
What is the reason for increased asset prices (and does Alan think it’s a good thing)?
Potential risks with asset selection in outer suburbs
Will there be an interest rate rise this year?
How much of an issue is housing affordability in terms of predicting the market?

Oh, and these are the books (aside from his own) Alan mentioned:

Guns, Germs and Steel, Jared Diamond
Competitive Advantage of Nations, Michael E. Porter

And of course, here are the other resources mentioned in the today’s show:

Making Money by Alan Kohler – Find out more here
Free Tickets to Sydney Property Buyer Expo – 20 – 22 October 2017 (Code: PROPERTYCOUCH) – Secure your tickets here
LocationScore’s Webinar on Property Hotspots & How to Find Them – Choose a Session Time here or on the form below:

RBA October 2015 Cash Rate Cut

By Ben Kingsley October 7, 2015 in RBA Announcement, Videos

Today the Reserve Governor and the Board met and kept the cash rate at 2%. In this RBA Cash Rate announcement, Ben will be touching on these points:

Market volatility around the world
Political changes in Australia
Business Conditions and Consumer Sentiment
Interest rate movement
The Australian Dollar and its impact on the Economy

Watch this video to find out more.

Commentary & Opinion of Ben Kingsley – CEO & Founder; Property Investment Analyst and Advisor and current Chair of PIPA Ben Kingsley is the Founding Director of Empower Wealth and Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). A qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA), Ben holds a Real Estate Agency License (QLD), a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, a Diploma of Business and has become one of Australia’s leading experts in property investing for wealth creation.

(People watching/reading this should be reminded this is an opinion comment by Ben Kingsley, and should not be used when making decisions about financial matters without seeking further clarification and understanding of your own personal circumstances. This article is not advice you should rely upon. We recommend you to speak to a licensed professionals before taking any action with your financial affairs)

So… What are you in for?

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode…

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