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Will The Spring Flood The Market? [Podcast]

Part 2 of my discussion with Property Expert Joe Wilkes. Seems like  there will be a surge of new property listings as we move into spring so  what are the implications?  

Westpac 3Q19 Stressed Assets Rise

Westpac has released their 3Q19 disclosures. Mortgage delinquencies were higher which mirrors other recent bank sector results. They reported an increase in impaired assets over the quarter, up $0.1 bn to $1.9 bn. Stressed assets to total committed exposures rose 10 basis points to 1.20%, of which 1 basis point was from impairments, 3 basis … Continue reading “Westpac 3Q19 Stressed Assets Rise”

Global Dividends Break a New Record But Australian Payouts Quiet

The deceleration in the world economy has begun to make an impact on dividends, according to the latest Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index. The total paid to shareholders broke a new record of $513.8bn in the second quarter, but the rate of increase was the slowest for more than two years. In headline terms, payouts … Continue reading “Global Dividends Break a New Record But Australian Payouts Quiet”

Australia’s apartment construction crisis to cost $6.2 billion in repairs

New research commissioned by the construction union has revealed that Australia’s building and construction crisis will cost $6.2 billion in remediation and associated costs. The independent research, undertaken by Equity Economics and contained in the report ‘Shaky Foundations: The National Construction Crisis’ being launched today, analysed the additional costs to owners of remediating water leaks, … Continue reading “Australia’s apartment construction crisis to cost $6.2 billion in repairs”

Shock and Orr! [Podcast]

Property Expert Joe Wilkes and I discuss the recent moves by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, and look at some of the latest data. How will lower rates play out?

Exclusive Interview: One Nation Will Oppose ScoMo’s Cash Ban!

Senator Malcolm Roberts joins John Adams and Martin North on IOTP to discuss the draft cash ban legislation and he outlines One Nation’s policy position. We extend the conversation into important broader issues including civil liberties, structural reform and media policy. A landmark event on IOTP! https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=266524 http://www.treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-07/at_glance_summary_of_how_the_cash_payment_limit_will_work_0.pdf https://www.adamseconomics.com