There is a big black and frankly rather whiffy hole in Australian real estate, created by the suspicion the sector is a honey pot for money laundering and other criminal activity. After all, we have deliberately failed to implement the recommendations from earlier reviews, and of course the question we need to ask is WHY? … Continue reading "Why Real Estate Lobbyists Are Nervous! [Podcast]"

Latest from our insider… Edwin Almeidahttps://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ NOTE: This post got delayed due to a medical emergency – I hope to up my other back catalogue pods over the next few days…

My latest chat with our Property Insider Edwin Almeida. From the French, to the RBA, and from under-quoting to a Kiwi invasion we cover it all. Plus Edwin tries to build a wall! https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Well, the interesting times continued this week, with US markets strong to the end of October, on strong results, despite some wobbles from big tech, and despite more weak economic news. And here, the lack of moves by the RBA on Friday implies that its Yield Curve Control – at least on the short end … Continue reading "The Halloween Trick or Treat: Market Update 30th October 2021 [Podcast]"

My latest chat with our Property Insider, Edwin Almeida. As listings rise, what is it doing to the market, and are people still looking at QLD as a safe harbour? And whats the story with high-rise? https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

We need to think ahead as to how Digital Identity, Central Bank Digital Currency and Programmable Money will interact, and ask the all-important question are we comfortable with these developments. Who is in control, and to what extent will we really be able to opt out? CONTENTS 0:00 Start00:15 Introduction01:05 Should A CBDC Be Programmable?03:55 … Continue reading "The Programmable Finance Trap! [Podcast]"

In today’s show we look at the market action this week, as the tensions between strong if patchy corporate results, on one hand, while inflation risks and contagion risks from the China property sector are pulling the other way. China Evergrande Group pulled back from the brink of default by paying a bond coupon before … Continue reading "FOMO V Inflation V Evergrande: Market Update 23 Oct 2021 [Podcast]"

Leith van Onselen writes for MacroBusiness as the Unconventional Economist. Leith has previously worked as an economist at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs. He has a strong background in economic policy and financial sector regulation. Leith holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Melbourne University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied … Continue reading "The Inter-generational Property Meat Grinder: With Leith van Onselen"

My latest Monday chat with our Property Insider Edwin Almeida, in which we look at the latest listings numbers, consider the drive for immigration uplifts and explore the criminal underbelly in the property sector. Plus, Edwin’s tip is one for property investors everywhere! Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/