Dr. Richard Denniss is the Executive Director of the Australia Institute, a prominent Australian economist and public policy commentator. His career has spanned two decades, with policy-focused roles in academia, federal politics, and think-tanks. Known for his ability to translate complex economic ideas into accessible language, he has served as a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Newcastle and an Associate Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU. Dr. Denniss has also been a prolific author, recently publishing 'Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us', a sharp critique of the political environment that prevents bold policy action on critical issues like the housing crisis.

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In this episode of Property Insights, Mark welcomes Gee Taggar to discuss the intricacies of private lending. Gee is the Founder and Managing Director of Archer Wealth, a leading non-bank lender now on YBR's panel that specialises in bespoke credit solutions for business owners, developers, and borrowers who are not served well by traditional banks. The conversation delves into the evolution of Archer Wealth, the challenges and opportunities within the private lending industry, and the future of non-bank lending in Australia. Gee began his career in a major Australian bank before launching his own brokerage and then Archer Wealth. In 2024, the company was recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of the Top 100 Fast Starters.

• 00:00:02 - Introduction
• 00:00:06 - Can Archer Wealth Become a Bank?
• 00:02:05 - Understanding Private Lenders
• 00:07:55 - How Do You Get Money From Private Lenders?
• 00:08:36 - Private Lending: Is it Dodgy?
• 00:14:29 - Does a Short Term Loan Need an Exit?
• 00:15:19 - Private Lending in Australia

-- Catch up on more episodes in the Property Insights podcast: https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-in... Chat with a YBR Broker: https://ybr.com.au/refinance-flagship... Get in touch with Yellow Brick Road: https://ybr.com.au/enquiry/ Yellow Brick Road was founded by Mark Bouris to help Australians on the road to their hopes and dreams. We offer competitive rates, an all-encompassing portfolio of mortgage broking services and a network of trusted home loan experts all over Australia. For more information, visit www.ybr.com.au or call 1800 927 927. #markbouris #yellowbrickroad #archerwealth #homeloans

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August economic update of Property Insights with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas is here! In this episode, we dive into the RBA's recent & upcoming decisions and explore the current economic landscape.

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and Economic Overview
• 00:05:18 - RBA Policy and Board Dynamics
• 00:12:01 - Proactive vs. Reactive Monetary Policy
• 00:23:24 - Inflation Trends and Consumer Spending
• 00:40:07 - Impact of Rate Hikes on Different Demographics
• 00:53:33 - Future Rate Cuts and Economic Predictions

[Recorded prior to the August 12th RBA decision] -- Catch up on more episodes in the Property Insights podcast: https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-in... Chat with a YBR Broker: https://ybr.com.au/refinance-flagship... Get in touch with Yellow Brick Road: https://ybr.com.au/enquiry/ Yellow Brick Road was founded by Mark Bouris to help Australians on the road to their hopes and dreams. We offer competitive rates, an all-encompassing portfolio of mortgage broking services and a network of trusted home loan experts all over Australia. For more information, visit www.ybr.com.au or call 1800 927 927. #markbouris #yellowbrickroad #homeloans

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