Podcast: Wealth Coffee Chats

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Alex from the financial planning team breaks down the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate hold announcement and what it means for investors navigating inflation, housing demand, and employment shifts. He walks through key takeaways from the RBA’s November statement, explaining why inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.2%,…

In this data-rich Wealth Coffee Chats session, we unpack the latest capital city performance trends – revealing how Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide are gaining serious ground on traditional powerhouses Sydney and Melbourne. Using long-term data from the ABS, Tim explains how property price “catch-up cycles” work – where cities lag behind the leaders, then surge…

In this Friday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, we dives into two major updates shaking up the lending world. First, the ongoing speculation around interest rates — with inflation stuck above target and unemployment ticking up, the RBA faces a tough call ahead of its Melbourne Cup Day meeting. But the bigger story this week…

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Alex breaks down the latest inflation numbers — what a 3.2% headline rate and 3% trimmed mean really mean for your wallet. He dives into how inflation affects different asset classes — from cash and bonds to equities, property, and gold — and shares his predictions ahead of…

In this week’s Wealth Coffee Chats, property management expert Kat Schostit breaks down Victoria’s incoming rental reform laws taking effect this November — and what every property investor needs to know to stay compliant (and avoid costly fines). From the ban on rental bidding and rental price ranges to the extended 90-day notice period and…

In this Wealth Coffee Chats episode, Anthony Wolfenden, Tax Financial Advisor at Positive Tax Solutions, breaks down one of the most misunderstood areas in Australian property taxation — the Principal Place of Residence (PPR) capital gains tax (CGT) exemption and how it changes when you move overseas. Using clear real-world examples, Anthony explains how the…

In this inspiring Wealth Coffee Chats episode, Positive Real Estate advisor Bob Proven shares the remarkable journey of Dave and Jess, a hardworking Aussie couple who turned financial frustration into a quarter-million-dollar success story. Despite earning solid incomes, they felt stuck—unsure how to grow their wealth or even if they could afford another investment. Through…

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, senior mortgage broker Sarah Shome unpacks a quiet regulatory shift that could completely transform the Australian lending landscape. For decades, the big four banks have held an invisible advantage through their “internal risk-based” (IRB) capital models—supercomputers that let them hold less cash in reserve and undercut smaller lenders….

In this insightful episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Alex from Fenton Financial dives deep into one of the most overlooked opportunities for first-home buyers – combining the 5% Deposit Scheme with the First Home Super Saver Scheme to get into the property market faster and smarter. Whether you’re a young professional dreaming of your first…

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, host Kat Schostit breaks down Victoria’s newly announced Portable Rental Bond Scheme and what it means for property investors, landlords, and renters. Following a fresh media release from Premier Jacinta Allan, Kat dives into the government’s promise to “give renters one less thing to worry about” – but…