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. And while many people are now at the point of putting off their financial considerations until 2024, the duo stress there’s no better time than the present to get your finances in order, especially in an environment where lenders are actively pivoting to maintain their competitive edge ..read more

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 InvestorKit’s latest research paper that are ripe for investment in the midst of tight markets. They also discuss how migration will shape the nation’s future housing needs, and go over the many elements that can contribute to healthy market conditions ..read more

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 holistically and avoid being swayed by inaccurate property claims. He explains how a razor-sharp understanding of how to interpret data can help investors accurately forecast market movement for maximum investment success. Arjun also discusses why market demand is surging, why rental affordability ratings are in for an overhaul, and what we can expe ..read more

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal deep-dive into property data and unpack what the biggest trends in Australia’s housing markets mean for investors. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, discuss popular property and finance “myths” and whether they actually affect one’s journey into real estate investment or not. Can population growth translate to capital growth? Is that really the max cap of your borrowing capacity or can you get more? Should you always go for the “best rate ..read more

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Kent Lardner deep-dive into property data, showing how it all combines to create a picture of a market. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Kent, director of Suburbtrends, inform listeners of how low inventory levels are a driver of price and a handy hint to know whether or not it’s a seller’s market. The nerds show the importance of trends, with even properties in a traditional buyer’s market not necessarily showing strong signs of growth ..read more

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Kent Lardner take a deep-dive into the latest media headlines, using data to give listeners a more complete picture of what is actually happening in the property market. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Kent, director of Suburbtrends, discuss the tightening inventory levels in the national capital, tipping that the ACT may actually have the potential to pip Sydney for prices in just 18 months. The duo explain the importance of looking beyond “median house prices” and why using robust da ..read more

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 property investors.Amid increased mortgage repayments and reduced borrowing capacity, many property investors are skeptical about buying. However, the experts say it’s all about learning the new rules ..read more

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 scrapping cashback offers, adjustments to fixed rates, and tightening in serviceability requirements.Amid the challenging high-interest rate environment, the duo explore strategies for borrowers to find flexib ..read more

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 examine the most common mistakes made by economists who are predicting housing market trends, before John divulges his three favourite pieces of property data for the benefit of listeners ..read more

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 world, reveals some of the key numbers and metrics that he believes investors should be using to determine what their investment journey will look like during the design phase.Arjun and Bushy also discus ..read more