InvestorKit Podcast

Are blue chip assets always good investments?   Join Junge Ma, lead research analyst at InvestorKit, as she debunks the myth that blue chip suburbs are the ultimate investment choice for property investors. In this insightful episode, Junge explores the potential pitfalls of investing in blue chip locations, including higher negative cash flow, weaker borrowing capacity, and increased risks....

Regional centres in Queensland have been performing really well in the past few years—which ones are still set for growth?   In this episode, Junge Ma ranks six regional cities in Queensland based on their market pressure and growth potential heading into 2025. Discover how these areas are performing in terms of population growth, job market strength, and rental yields.   Junge pro...

Do Rate Cuts Cause Property Price Booms?   Will a rate cut cause a property price boom?   Join Junge Ma as she explores the intriguing relationship between cash rate changes and property prices in Australia.   In this episode, she breaks down historical trends and presents compelling charts that reveal the complexities of the housing market.   Discover how cities like Sydney, A...

Will scrapping negative gearing crash the property market in Australia?   In this episode, Junge Ma provides a historical perspective on negative gearing, discussing its introduction, past restrictions, and the effects on property prices.   She gives her insights on the potential effects of banning negative gearing based on past data and logical reasoning.   With information from th...

What are the Top 25 Undersupplied Areas that will set you up for massive potential in 2025?   Join Junge Ma in this insightful episode as she investigates Australia's housing supply crisis. She reveals five of the top 25 undersupplied regions for 2025, shedding light on the factors driving the housing market's challenges.   Discover how population growth, declining listings, and low vaca...

Revisiting our Top 23 Suburbs in 2023—how did they actually perform?   Discover how these suburbs fared over 21 months, with many achieving impressive capital growth. However, not all predictions hit the mark. Junge reveals the factors that led to some suburbs underperforming in 2023, including unexpected cash rate hikes and their effects on buyer confidence.   Junge shares valuabl...

Is the Townsville market about to tank?   In this episode, Junge delves into the property market of Townsville, which has seen a significant 17% increase in median house prices over the past year, now exceeding $500,000.   She explores whether this growth is sustainable and what factors are driving it.   The discussion covers key economic indicators such as population growth, intern...

Is it still possible to complete the 1.2 million homes project on time?   The data actually says no, and I'll be breaking down why not.   The government aims to build over 200,000 homes annually, but only 162,000 homes were completed in the last year, indicating a 32% shortfall. Even if homes are approved, they may not be built in time to meet the target.   The council predicts only 1.04 million d...

How can you spot deal breakers in good commercial properties?   Chris Huxter, head of commercial at InvestorKit, joins us today as he analyses two intriguing deals that seemed promising at first but revealed critical concerns upon closer inspection.   With real-life examples, he illustrates how to identify potential risks and make informed investment decisions. Listeners will learn about the impor...

This is the final episode of this four-part series! This time focusing on the state of Western Australia.   This series has been hosted by our lead research analyst at InvestorKit, Junge Ma and she has analysed four states using three key metrics to determine how high each state can get on the InvestorKit leaderboard.   With Western Australia in the spotlight for this episode, Junge will be evalua...

The third episode of this four-part series focuses on the state of South Australia!   This series, our lead research analyst at InvestorKit, Junge Ma analyses four states using three key metrics to determine how high each state can get on the InvestorKit leaderboard.   With Junge discussing South Australia this time, she'll be looking at the three key metrics, which are namely population and econo...

This is the second episode of this four-part series!   Where our lead research analyst at InvestorKit, Junge Ma analyses four states using three key metrics to determine how high each state can get on the InvestorKit leaderboard.   This time, Junge will be discussing Queensland. She'll be looking at the three key metrics, which are namely population and economic performance, sales market pressure,...

Even though we're at the tail end of 2024, This year still has a lot of potential left in terms of the property market!   On this episode, I'll be ranking capital cities based on InvestorKit's data analysis. Presenting a forecast of the top growing capital cities in Australia for the remainder of the year.   It is very important to monitor interest rates and inventory levels, which could influence...

Welcome to the first episode of this four-part series!   Where our lead research analyst at InvestorKit, Junge Ma analyses four states using three key metrics to determine how high each state can get on the InvestorKit leaderboard.   For this episode, Junge will be talking about Victoria! She'll be looking at the three key metrics, which are namely population and economic performance, sales market...

Let's dive deeper into the importance of doing due diligence on the commercial property investment side of things.   We are joined by the head of commercial at InvestorKit, Chris Huxter as he explains just how crucial due diligence is. Going into the main components which are market analysis, property inspection, and lease examination.   Due diligence is really about maximising foresight to avoid...

It may be overwhelming to find out what makes an area boom, but if you take a closer look at the data, it all has these 3 traits in common!   Let me break down for you these three:   1. Tight Market Pressure: Without competition, there is no capital growth, and without capital growth, there are no booms.   2. Vacancy Rates: While low vacancy rates can exist in non-boom markets, high vacancy rates...

Is rent money, dead money? Not exactly...   In this episode, let's look at some addresses around the country and compare the numbers to when you rent vs own that particular property.   At first glance, you might think one is better than the other...   But it really boils down to the type of property, as rentvesting is not always the answer in all cases. It is definitely not for everyone, but if yo...

Commercial property investing can be very lucrative if done right!   There are endless possibilities to it, but one thing you have to always keep in mind when navigating through the commercial space is...   Do your due diligence!   Always dig deeper than what the surface suggests because, more often than not, you'll find some things hidden beneath.   Join me and head of commercial at InvestorKit,...

Are you wondering where the top locations around the country to start investing are?   In today's episode, our lead research analyst at InvestorKit, Junge Ma, shares with us the top 4 locations that are likely to outperform the rest in 2024.   The list that Junge will be unveiling will be based on key metrics that indicate a strong property market.   The key metrics looked at include house price g...

Is it better to invest in greater Melbourne or in regional Victoria?   In this episode, I'll be discussing the key differences between the two.   Among the differences to consider are:   - Capital Growth - Rental Yields - Market Cycles - Budget Considerations - Market Trends - Investment Opportunities   When you get the full stats for each of these, you will have a full picture of the comparison b...

Your portfolio growth is what will elevate you to new heights in your property investment journey, but it will stall with these three lending traps that I will be discussing on this episode:   Bank vs. Broker - Choosing between a bank and a mortgage broker for financing can significantly impact borrowing capacity.   Entity Structure - The entities in which assets are held can affect lending growth...

Perth has been an absolute hotspot for a while now. We all have the same questions in our minds at this moment...   How much longer has it got?   In this episode, our lead research analyst at InvestorKit, Junge Ma, explains what the key metrics to monitor. There's a truckload of data you can freely analyse at home, you just need to go to the right places...   Lucky for you, Junge will be showing y...

Coming from very humble beginnings to owning a successful business and having a multi-property portfolio, how did Cristian Basescu achieve this?   He immigrated to Australia with very little to his name and zero relatives and friends in the country. He struggled with the language barrier and couldn't find a job.   Through his sheer perseverance, he managed to open a successful business and educate...

Ever wondered what off-market properties are and how they work?   Well, in this episode, I'm back to discuss what they are and where you could possibly find them...   There are various channels to find properties. These channels each have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages, but today we will focus on off-market properties.   There are several advantages to buying off-market such as ha...

Does population size play a significant enough role when it comes to property investing?   Today we find out! As InvestorKit's lead research analyst, Junge Ma uncovers the data on a comparison of two properties.   One is located in the biggest city in Australia, and the other is in the smallest capital city in the country.   Remembering from past episodes, one will clearly show factors as to why i...