Whatever the asset, investors dream of spotting opportunities before everyone else – and property’s no different. So how can buyers identify hotspots early?

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Abdullah Nouh, founder of Melbourne buyers’ agency Mecca Property Group, to discuss the features that investors may want to look for in a location and individual property.

00:00 Introduction

01:33 Key indicators of growth suburbs

04:24 Spotlight on Melbourne, Perth and Darwin

08:14 Traits of a good investment property

11:38 Additional tips for property investors

14:25 Conclusion

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In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker hosts an in-depth discussion with journalist Ryan Johnson about the financial aspects of solar energy in Australia.

Starting with the government's 2020 renewable energy target, the conversation covers the evolution and uptake of solar panels, the introduction of solar batteries, and the new incentives available.

They also delve into innovative energy solutions like virtual energy networks, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and the impact of electric vehicles on home energy storage.

00:39 The history and impact of solar energy in Australia

03:24 The rise of solar batteries

06:42 Innovative energy solutions and subsidies

10:03 Electric vehicles and energy integration

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Investors often agonise between choosing stocks that can deliver dividends or growth. But is it possible to get the best of both worlds?

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Jonathan Nurick, founder and co-chief investment officer at investment fund DivGro, to discuss all things dividends.

00:00 Introduction

01:26 Understanding dividend and growth stocks

02:36 The advantages of dividend stocks

03:15 The emotional journey of investing

04:52 The Gordon growth model explained

07:00 Identifying good dividend stocks

09:08 Examples of dividend stocks

11:52 Generating income from dividends

14:24 Balancing your investment portfolio

16:28 Final thoughts and tips

18:52: Conclusion

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