In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial discuss recent research into the most undersupplied housing markets in Australia, and what this might mean for investors.They begin the podcast reflecting on the success of their businesses throughout 2024, following the launch o…

While new investors often think they need more properties to maximise their future incomes, Arjun and Jack urge them first to clarify their vision of financial freedom and invest in properties that align with their long-term goals.In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financia…

While more and more Australians are jumping onto the SMSF train to boost their property portfolio, many remain reluctant to make the switch.In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial explore the ins and outs of SMSF, as well as its role in property investment and financia…

While negative gearing makes the headlines, positive cash flow seems like a dream scenario leaving extra cash in your pockets, but is it really achievable?On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre are flipping the script on negative gearing to positive cash flow, giving listeners all t…

With negative gearing and capital gains tax reform once again making headlines, how can investors develop a bespoke investment strategy?On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre examine the intricate world of finance strategy, ensuring listeners understand that property investment is n…

Few property investors are making purchases in cash. For the majority, building a property portfolio relies on playing the game of finance.On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal and Fouracre Financial’s Jack Fouracre unpack different approaches to financing property assets. The duo highlight three predominant strategies,…

Whatever the timing, interest rates will come down. When they do, the market impacts won’t necessarily be evenly spread.On this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal is joined by Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial and the show’s new cohost, to discuss the relationship between interest rates a…

There are a lot of common perceptions about buying property in Australia, and they don’t all hold true.In this episode of The Property Nerds, InvestorKit founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal wades through the overload of information to help investors understand what data and trends they really need to pay attention to when considering a purchase.Arjun tra…

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 numbe…

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 t…

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 …

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 fue…

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 d…

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 …

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 break…

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 id…

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 …

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 …

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’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 ne…

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 ove…

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…

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 att…

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. T…

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 tip…

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 a…

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 …

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…

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 pot…

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 o…

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 whi…

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 …

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 c…

To get the ball rolling in 2023, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal dissect the biggest trends in finance, policy and real estate to help investors charge ahead into the new year. Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, debunk the gloomy narrative around the “mortgage cliff” and “mortgage prison” borrowers are s…

With Christmas just around the corner, data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal sit down to unpack what the latest lending stats tell us about the state of the Australian property market.Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, give us the low-down on lending, reflecting on the consecutive cash rate rises and the flow …

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal explain why it’s due time investors review their portfolios — and how they can start by shopping for a new mortgage.Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, look into the latest data on finance and len…

On this episode of the Property Nerds, hosts Arjun and Leigh Paliwal sit down to discuss three major topics in the real estate industry. To begin with, they touch on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest cash rate increase, what the decision spells for future plans, and how it has impacted borrowers. They then analyse the Australian Bureau of Stat…

In this special episode, self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal is joined by another self-labelled data geek, John Foong, to scrutinise what strategy works best in a market downturn.Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, sits down with the chief revenue officer at Domain to peruse current market conditions and unpack why a “feast-or-famine” view …

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal unpack the major housing market fundamentals and explain why the sky won’t fall on investors any time soon.Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, debunk the doom-and-gloom narrative parroted by the m…

As the Australian property market undergoes a significant period of change, self-professed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal sit down to discuss and analyse the three core values of the industry: finance, policy and property.Arjun, founder of InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, talk about the recent increases to the cash rat…

As headlines herald the start of the great Australian property market correction, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal call on investors to hold their horses and examine the real deal behind the recent interest rate hikes.Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, explain why the RBA’s latest…

Clearing up some misconceptions on vacant land and interest deductionsتوسط Michael Armstrong

How might an SMSF be used to undertake a property development.توسط Michael Armstrong

Going into Property Development can be exciting but also risky. What structuring decisions need to be made prior to entering into the development ?توسط Michael Armstrong

In this episode, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal don’t pull any punches as they hit the high data spots of today’s market to give us their best analytical take on the latest trends. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, examine the biggest market trends taking hold of the headlines …

What are the tax implications of demolishing your main residence, building two townhouses and selling both ? Is it tax free ? But wait it was my main residence ? Are there any strategies to minimise any potential adverse tax outcomes ?توسط Michael Armstrong

In this very special episode, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal welcome fellow nerd Simon Kuestenmacher to pick his brain about how the different demographic trends are reshaping the market. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, sit down with the director and co-founder of The Demogra…

I purchased some vacant land and sold it. Do I need to pay GST ?توسط Michael Armstrong

A basic introduction to the structuring issues to consider when doing a buy, build and sell. Sometimes know as property development.توسط Michael Armstrong

In this podcast we discuss the main reason people ask whether it is appropriate for them to hold their properties in a structure. We also discuss what structures might be available.توسط Michael Armstrong