Why Non-Bank Lenders Are Funding Half of Australia's Construction Projects
Darren sits down with Gary Connolly (no relation!), Head of Lending and Investments at Holden Capital Partners, to explore construction finance and how non-bank lenders have reshaped property development funding in Australia.
Gary explains why developers are often willing to pay more for speed, certainty and a lender who understands their project. They cover the history of construction finance, the role of serviceability and presales, risk and diversification, and the role it plays in an investment portfolio, plus the outlook for Southeast Queensland over the next 12 months.
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4 Sept 2026
FY26 Reporting Season: Winners, Warning Signs and What To Watch For
In this episode, Darren is joined by Rachel Waterhouse, CEO of the Australian Shareholders Association, to break down the key themes from FY26 reporting season. They discuss warning signs investors should watch for, and why changing company narratives, weak guidance and growing market volatility attract greater scrutiny.
Rachel also shares the issues generating the most discussion among shareholders, from executive remuneration and board accountability to director expertise, governance standards and the importance of shareholder engagement.
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31 Aug 2026
Why Childcare Centres Can Be Australia's Most Defensive Property Play
Darren Connolly sits down with Marcus Cleary, Head of Distribution at Oreana Investments to explore the early education and childcare centre sector. They discuss what makes this specialist property niche such a defensive asset including government-backed rebates, CPI-linked rent, long leases, and choice of location, all combined with Oreana’s fully integrated build-and-operate model.
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