

The Property Nerds
The Property Nerds
Meet Arjun, Adrian & Jack… The Property Nerds
Welcome to The Property Nerds Podcast, where real estate meets research, and data drives decisions.
Join Arjun Paliwal, Head of Research and Director at InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre, Partnership Manager at Fouracre Financial, and Adrian, Senior Portfolio Strategist at InvestorKit as they dive deep into Australia’s property market. From market trends to finance tips, Arjun, Jack and Adrian deliver the insights you need to build and grow a profitable property portfolio, backed by data, not hype.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this is your go to podcast for smart, strategic property investing.
Welcome to The Property Nerds Podcast, where real estate meets research, and data drives decisions.
Join Arjun Paliwal, Head of Research and Director at InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre, Partnership Manager at Fouracre Financial, and Adrian, Senior Portfolio Strategist at InvestorKit as they dive deep into Australia’s property market. From market trends to finance tips, Arjun, Jack and Adrian deliver the insights you need to build and grow a profitable property portfolio, backed by data, not hype.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this is your go to podcast for smart, strategic property investing.
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Oct 8, 2021 • 31min
Cutting the waffle on APRA’s latest crackdown
On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal share their expert opinions on how APRA’s latest intervention will affect property markets.
Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, give their straightforward and data-driven insights on how APRA’s recent move to cool home loan risks will impact the current real estate market dynamics.
To put things in perspective, they also look into how previous similar interventions from the financial regulator affected property markets. They also underscore the importance of assessing property markets beyond a single indicator and encourage people to have an “open approach” to investing.
They also discuss the latest financial data and what property market trends could emerge before the end of 2021.

Sep 10, 2021 • 44min
Busting the biggest property and finance myths
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”?
The nerds also talk through the difference between buying new and old properties, the value of understanding (and being critical of) historical trends, and the importance of smart financial strategies and a good team of professionals in today’s ever-changing landscape.

Aug 13, 2021 • 45min
The key drivers behind Australia’s $9 trillion property market
A new co-host, new format, but the same self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal is now joined by his wife, Leigh, as the pair continue to ’nerd out’, taking a deep dive into all things property investors need to know.
Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director at Hills Finance, take a look at the near $9 trillion property market, dissecting the latest headlines and answering your most pressing questions.
The nerds also take a look at how lending indicators can help investors make more informed decisions and whether or not the Olympics will be the make or break for Brisbane.

Jul 16, 2021 • 27min
How property trends reveal what the headlines hide
On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun 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 highlights what investors can learn about the direction of the market by taking a closer look at inventory levels, rather than just focusing on median house price growth.
The nerd talk through some of the biggest questions raised by recent movements in the rural and rental real estate markets? What short-term opportunities do they present, and what are the long-term impacts for rural Australia?

Jun 11, 2021 • 24min
How the numbers show the complete picture
On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal deep-dive into property data, showing how it all combines to create a picture of a market.
Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, 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 nerd show the importance of trends, with even properties in a traditional buyer’s market not necessarily showing strong signs of growth.

May 14, 2021 • 23min
Why you should be watching the rental market
On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal discusses how investors can find the ‘true demand’ for an area by studying the rental market.
Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, discusses the fluidity of the rental markets, the city exodus into regional markets and how investors can use the data to see emerging trends.
He scans the country, pointing to the SA3 regions that have been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 9, 2021 • 39min
How to pick the next hotspot
On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Kent Lardner help bring property data to life by taking a thorough look at the facts and figures and what they mean for you.
Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Kent, director of Suburbtrends, discuss the tools investors need to spot heating markets, as well as how to buy properties in these regions without cashing out a fortune.
The duo scan the country for early adopter SA3 regions and their favourites.

Mar 12, 2021 • 31min
Will Canberra be Australia’s most expensive city?
On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal 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, discusses 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.
He explains the importance of looking beyond “median house prices” and why using robust data is key to fully grasp how a region will likely perform.

Feb 12, 2021 • 36min
Six must-know tricks when researching your next investment property
On the second episode of The Property Nerds podcast, property guru and self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal deep-dive into the latest headlines before unveiling the six must-know indicators when researching your next investment property.
Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, discusses the predicted 30 per cent lift in property prices and where this forecast may materialise.
He touches on the regional appeal and Darwin’s sudden rise to fame.
The property expert also discloses six tricks that could help you research your next investment property, helping you separate the plums from the lemons.

Jan 15, 2021 • 45min
Introducing the Property Nerds: A pair of data nerds reshaping investing
In this inaugural episode of the Property Nerds podcast, property guru and self-proclaimed data nerd Arjun Paliwal reveals this new and exciting venture to shape property investing in 2021.
InvestorKit’s head of research Arjun talks about his own investment journey and how his shared love for data was born.
He uncovers industry secrets, breaking down the science to pinpoint real estate gold.
Ahead, listeners can expect Arjun to double down on data, fact-check some of the mainstream media headlines regarding property investing, and share the mic with some of their fellow property nerds.


