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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With power bills rising, could solar, batteries and electrified heating and cooking help households save in the long run?

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Saul Griffith, founder of Rewiring Australia and author of Plug In – The Electrification Handbook, to discuss the opportunities presented by home electrification.

01:44 The journey to writing Plug In - The Electrification Handbook
04:15 Understanding electrification and its benefits
07:02 The five major areas of household electrification
08:55 Costs and payback
11:02 Explaining Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS)
14:23 Challenges for renters and strata owners
16:46 The economic benefits of electrification

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Is AI coming to take your job?

In this episode of the Friends With Money Podcast by Money Magazine, managing editor Vanessa Walker and journalist Nicola Field discuss the impact of AI on the job market, focusing on both global and local perspectives.

They explore how AI is expected to create more jobs than it eliminates by 2030 and identify roles likely to thrive versus those at risk, characteristics of AI-resistant jobs, and strategies for employees to future-proof their careers.

They further discuss the importance of embracing AI-related changes and continuous learning to stay competitive in the evolving job market.

00:47 Impact of AI on global and Australian job markets

02:01 AI in the workplace: Efficiency and human roles

03:24 Benefits of ai for employers

04:29 Future-proofing your career with AI

05:58 Fastest growing and declining jobs

08:06 Educational paths and opportunities in AI

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Home prices are rising and interest rates falling, so do buyers or sellers hold the cards leading into the spring property season?

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Dr Nicola Powell, chief of research and economics at Domain, to discuss the latest on property prices and preview the spring property season.

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00:59 Spring property market preview

01:45 Current property market trends

03:43 Impact of cash rate reductions

05:07 Profits and losses in the housing market

06:17 Spring selling season insights

09:19 Market outlook for 2025 and beyond

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The RBA dropped the cash rate once again at its August meeting, so which banks have already passed the cut on to mortgage and savings customers?

On this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, to run through the latest home loan and savings changes following the August RBA cut.

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There are many parts to building sturdy financial foundations, but it’s hard to argue against the importance of property in that mix.

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by financial advisor and author, Helen Baker, to talk about her latest book ‘Money for life’ and the role of property in building financial security. They discuss:

• Five fundamental financial foundations
• Buying a home versus an investment property
• What buyers often don’t not know about property finance
• Property and opportunity cost
• The benefit of owning property in retirement

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