The Property Nerds

From passive income to infinite rental growth, the property investment space is full of grand promises – but the maths does not always add up. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal has a tough conversation about learning how to distinguish daydream from reality. Stressing the importance of getting your numbers right, he warns investors about common data p...

It always pays to do extra checks. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal returns after a stint away from hosting duties to focus on his health. Stressing the importance of always getting your check-ups, Paliwal turns his attention from exercising care on a personal level to an investment one, delving into the world of due diligence. The investment expert...

With property prices climbing high, many investors worry the nation’s housing market may crumble overnight. Are these fears founded? On this episode of The Property Nerds, host Grace Ormsby sits down with InvestorKit’s Junge Ma to discuss the macroeconomic context that will shape Australia’s investment landscape over the coming financial year. Junge explains why the widespread financial stress ind...

Rental rates are surging across the country, and some regions are tipped to see higher growth than others. In this episode of The Property Nerds, Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, about the state of Australia’s rental market. Junge explains why extremely low vacancy rates are fuelling strong rental growth in regional towns and...

Does the market determine the news or can news impact the market? In this episode of The Property Nerds, Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, is joined by Dr Sunny Nguyen, who most recently served as an economist and analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and has now joined Moody’s analytics as assistant director for APAC. The duo delve into the world of data, with Sunny expla...

While pursuing an aggressive strategy of building wealth, it’s important not to lose sight of the important things in life, and to take time out to enjoy what you’ve built. On this episode of The Property Nerds, host Arjun Paliwal shares some personal news and reflects on the importance of getting your priorities in order. He reminds listeners that health is a crucial part of building and protecti...

Whether you’re in an early adopter market or a second wind market, knowing which stage you’re at is vital for optimising investment success. On this episode of The Property Nerds, host Arjun Paliwal goes solo to discuss the three key phases that all housing markets go through, and the key indicators that set each phase apart from the others. He breaks down the three major stages in a market cycle...

When it comes to affordability as well as choice, one state is leading the way. In this episode of The Property Nerds, the Sunshine State takes centre stage as co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal discuss the latest InvestorKit report, shining a light on Queensland’s investment potential. The duo break down the methodology that helped the firm identify the top five regions in Queensland where...

For maxed-out property investors who are struggling to get a loan, investing in an SMSF can provide you with a second wind. In the latest episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal delve into the increasingly popular and ever-complex world of SMSF property investing. Arjun and Leigh discuss the pros and cons of investing via a self-managed super fund, from turnaround t...

People are living longer than ever, which is good news, but housing may not be keeping up with the change. In the latest episode of The Property Nerds, host Arjun Paliwal is joined by Simon Kuestenmacher of The Demographics Group to discuss the profound implications of demographic shifts on the property market. Simon explains how the preferences and needs of an older population influence housing d...

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) still holding firm to the 4.35 per cent cash rate, getting your finance right is more important than ever. On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Hills Finance’s Leigh Paliwal examine how cash rate fluctuations have changed the financial landscape for property investors across Australia. The pair explore why “undervalued” and...

Australia’s top auctioneer shares insider tips for blitzing the big day. In this episode, host and Hills Finance director Leigh Paliwal sits down with Andy Reid, a leading Melbourne auctioneer and straight-talking property pro. Andy reveals why knowing your state legislation can give a savvy buyer the upper hand and put you in a strong position to negotiate. He weighs up the benefits of lowballing...

Interest rates may be at a standstill, but that hasn’t stopped 10 Australian cities from reaching new heights. In this episode, InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal and his co-host Leigh Paliwal spill the beans on Australia’s hottest markets, both large and small. The duo share why Dubbo is an unlikely hero of NSW property, why finance lending is up over 11 per cent from last year, and what unemploym...

Change is afoot for The Property Nerds and the Australian market alike. In this episode, host and InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal shares the exciting news that the show will be doubling its frequency to fortnightly, bringing listeners more of the data-driven insights that help them power their property decisions. Welcoming Cameron Kusher, executive manager for economic research at REA Group, to...

The end of the year may be just around the corner, but The Property Nerds are back in full force, just in time for the holidays! Leigh Paliwal returns to the show after a six-month hiatus, joining fellow property nerd Arjun Paliwal to give a run down on the year that was 2023 from both a finance perspective and a family one, before turning their attention to the opportunities in the year ahead. An...

The country is facing a severe housing supply crunch, and investors are needed to contribute to fixing the issue. In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal and his co-host Leigh Paliwal delve into the factors shaping the nation’s supply crisis, which investors need to know about to make informed purchasing decisions. Together, the duo reveal 20 regions highlighted in...

You may be fixated on the latest developments in your local property market, but a look at the macro data could clear your investment vision. In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder Arjun Paliwal takes listeners on a deep dive into the 25 housing fundamentals that make the nation’s property market move. Arjun shares his insider tips and tricks on how to analyse markets holistica...

Analyst John Lindeman joins host Arjun Paliwal to unpack 25 core housing fundamentals across the country in 2023 as they compare to 2022. The Property Power Partners CEO and Arjun then turn their attention to market pressure, highlighting the impact felt by population growth and movement, before explaining why rising unaffordability isn’t the most accurate measure of market performance. They also...

Long-term planning is an important step, albeit one many might miss at the outset of their investment journey. Bushy Martin, author, podcaster and founder of KnowHow Property Finance, joins host, Arjun Paliwal, to discuss the planning patience that it takes to build a property portfolio and approach to investing that’s able to withstand the test of time. Bushy, whose sizeable portfolio spans the w...

With the country’s interest rate at an 11-year high, what are the new rules for playing the property investment game? Data nerd and founder of InvestorKit, Arjun Paliwal, sits down with Redom Syed, co-director at Confidence Finance, to provide a combined property research and housing finance point of view on how the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rapid rate rise cycle has raised the hurdles faced by...

You may be waiting to see how mortgage rates shake out to make any big portfolio changes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be proactive about your financial management. In this episode, Arjun Paliwal, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh Paliwal, director at Hills Finance, talk tactics for facing interest rate pain in light of the June rate hike and potentially more in future. They share some of the o...

With the RBA delivering another blow to mortgage holders’ borrowing capacity in May, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal offer insights into how mortgage holders can improve their financial positions. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, take a closer look at how the lending landscape has shifted in the wake of 11 interest rate hikes, including banks scrappin...

In this episode, data nerd Arjun Paliwal is joined by Nerida Conisbee to make sense of the different housing data indicators and work out what it means for future property trends. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, sits down with Ray White’s chief economist to talk about how the market is beginning to show signs of recovery before analysing which areas are poised to lead the rebound. For inve...

With the ceiling to the Reserve Bank’s interest rate hike cycle still out of plain sight, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal say it’s more important than ever for investors to be proactive in improving their financial positions. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, unpack the rising trend of refinancing among mortgage holders and present different financing...

Data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal have cautioned investors against playing real estate roulette when choosing their next location. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, unpack the latest lending data and encourage investors to review their financial positions in the face of the Reserve Bank’s rapid rate hike cycle. As refinancing becomes a higher priority fo...