The Property Nerds

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 not merely about acquiring real estate, but mastering the financial game that underpins it. During the podcast, the pair examine the implication of negative gearing and capital gains tax on the market, and how changes would necessitate adjustments for trusts resulting in complications for existing structures, and how changes will reduce the borrowing capacity of investors. They then unpack the importance of personalised finance strategies, going beyond just interest rates and loan amounts, and why investors need to understand loan structures, bank affiliations and effective use of offset accounts.

Discover essential finance strategies for building a successful property portfolio. The hosts discuss leveraging home equity to maximize investment potential, while also unpacking the effects of interest rates on mortgage assessments. They delve into strategic loan structures, emphasizing the balance between capital growth and cash flow. Additionally, challenges faced by borrowers post-COVID, including navigating high-interest refinancing, are examined. Tailored financial advice emerges as a key element for investors aiming to thrive in the property market.

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 and home prices. The duo unpack why interest rate cuts can have varying market impacts depending on the location and other economic factors at play. Arjun shares the top 10 cities that he believes will benefit most once the Reserve Bank of Australia moves to lower the cash rate, and Jack looks into some recent lending trends that are impacting investors’ choices.

Arjun Paliwal, founder and CEO of InvestorKit, dives into the misconceptions surrounding property investing in Australia. He uncovers the myths about Sydney's market, emphasizing that size doesn't guarantee success. Arjun discusses the importance of understanding market cycles and staying informed on emerging growth areas. He also debunks widespread myths linking crime rates to property values and underlines the importance of diversification, especially during economic downturns. His insights reflect a commitment to lifelong learning and mentorship in real estate.

Arjun Paliwal, founder and CEO of InvestorKit, dives deep into the world of property investment, revealing the truth behind common myths. He discusses the critical importance of accurate financial projections and warns against the pitfalls of oversimplified investment strategies. Arjun also emphasizes the necessity of understanding market dynamics and stresses that owning multiple properties doesn't automatically guarantee wealth. Plus, he hints at exciting changes coming soon, promising a fresh chapter for listeners.

Arjun Paliwal, founder and CEO of InvestorKit and expert in investment strategies, shares invaluable insights on due diligence in property investment. He emphasizes the critical nature of thorough checks to avoid costly mistakes. Listeners learn effective strategies for evaluating properties, discerning valuable facts from opinions, and considering external factors like neighborhood dynamics and key amenities. Paliwal also highlights the importance of checklists to streamline the process, making them an investor’s best ally in navigating the complexities of real estate.

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 individuals are currently facing doesn’t necessarily equate to an unhealthy broader property market, and expounds on why strong housing fundamentals have the power to combat low sentiment. Jumping over to the West Coast, Junge and Grace discuss whether Perth can expect a cooldown in the next 12 months, after a year of extraordinary growth.

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 capital cities alike. She unpacks how post-COVID-19 migration trends are creating new patterns of demand across the country’s diverse rental market. The pair also chat about the sudden rise of Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide as Australia’s hottest rental markets, with some suburbs seeing rental increases of up to 20 per cent in the past 12 months.

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 explaining methods that she used at the RBA to quantify factors previously thought unquantifiable. She unpacks how economists can measure things such as popular sentiment towards housing by analysing the language used in media reports. Sunny and Junge also talk about how the stories in the news can impact consumers’ decisions, and discuss the way that such data can be used to inform forecasts of likely behavioural shifts among buyers and sellers.

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 protecting wealth. With this in mind, the investment expert delves into InvestorKit’s strategy for scaling portfolios, which follows the simple cycle of: acquire, optimise, and consolidate. He explains what this looks like from a practical perspective, and also discusses how investors might find the space in this aggressive approach to ensure that they’re able to enjoy the important things without sacrificing financial goals. Arjun gives a snapshot into what the next few episodes will look like, and some of the exciting data that the InvestorKit team will be bringing to listeners.