Finance

01 Nov A simple rule about money – Ben Kingsley & Bryce Holdaway

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We can learn a lot from other cultures about teaching our kids to value money and savings. Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway join us to talk about their new book and what they believe is the secret (or secrets) to making money simple again. Transcripts: Kevin: Good...

31 Oct Not all cladding has to go – Paul Morton

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The moment we hear the word cladding, we are taken to memories of the horrific events at the Grenfell Tower in London just over a year ago. What role did cladding play in that event? Was it a particular type of cladding and has it...

29 Oct SME’s need to be careful about property – Jonathan Street

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Jonathan Street from Think Tank Group says small to medium size enterprises in the retail sector should always think carefully about acquiring property for the dual purpose of using it for their business and for building their retirement savings. He joins me to discuss this. Transcripts: Kevin: ...

28 Oct Some markets will take up to 15 years to recover losses – Adrian Haks

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In the latest Herron Todd White Month in Review, it is easy to see how far the markets, reliant on resources, have fallen in value. Adrian Haks from HTW says in some areas it will take up to 10 years to claw back the losses....

25 Oct Construction sector under threat – Melissa Adler

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The property industry is dependent on a number of factors not the least of which is employment in the building sector and a harmonious working environment. That could be under threat with proposed changes to the Award. The HIA’s Melissa Adler outlines the proposals. Transcripts: Kevin: As...

23 Oct More proof not to ignore the regional markets – Simon Pressley

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34% of Australia’s population choose not to live in one of our eight capital cities. That is one in three people. Across the country, there’s a plethora of regional locations with a stable population base, essential infrastructure and affordable housing. We discussed some of those...

17 Oct Investors not concerned about possible taxation changes – Peter Koulizos

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Peter Koulizos talks about renewed confidence amongst investors as they shrug off any concern about finance issues to do with possible taxation policy changes and the market slowdown in Sydney and Melbourne. Transcripts: Kevin: The Australia property investors are shrugging off finance issues concerned about...

16 Oct Conveyancers nervous about new technology – Lee Bailie

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New legislation in Victoria from October 1 sees conveyancers having to use electronic lodgment systems and not everyone is comfortable with it. Lee Bailie discusses the challenges ahead. Transcripts: Kevin: Well, technology takes us on an incredible journey and it just marches so quickly. Effective from...

15 Oct News that terrifies buyers – Cate Bakos

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It's so easy to get nervous when you pick the paper up or watch television and the fear mongering is on. We see things like“ prices are about to drop by 40%”, “the market is about to crash”. It's no wonder people get disenchanted with...