The Property Nerds

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 before taking a deep dive into the data that underpins them. With the property market going through a period of change in the wake of the recent rate hike and other major local and international events, the nerds remind investors to cite historical data and connect the dots between correlating data points before making any assumptions about future trends. They also answer the most-asked questions about the upcoming elections, such as which political party will be more “favourable” for property investors.

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 Demographics Group to peruse how the aspirations, lifestyles and current life stages of the different age groups are affecting trends in different housing markets. With Millennials now being the largest adult cohort in Australia, Simon explains how this generation is now dictating market fundamentals and how other generations are coping with these shifts in market dynamics. The nerds also talk about how the pandemic has changed buyer behaviour, discuss why the rebound in international migration will give central business districts their pre-pandemic shine, and dig deeper into how cultural and social influences of migrants are inevitably woven into the country’s housing market tapestry. They also touch on the latest lending data and what it spells for the investors.

On the second episode of The Property Nerds for 2022, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal deep dive into housing and rental supply data to uncover the truth behind headlines that state the housing market is slowing down. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, analyse current and historical data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other research firms to debunk some of the claims. They stress the importance of being mindful when looking at locations in Australia where price growth is strong, affordability is stretching, and the economy is robust. The nerds highlight the secret to analysing market indicators: look beyond the month-on-month and year-on-year peaks and dig into data pre-COVID to glimpse the bigger picture and give proper context to investment decisions.

On the first episode of The Property Nerds for 2022, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal look at the top five places that investors should consider if they want to buy in NSW for under $650,000. They dig into the methodology they used to identify these locations and pull the curtain back on what makes these cities and towns primed for growth. The duo also look at the December 2021 lending indicators and the substantial difference we’re seeing over the same period in the previous year. Investors are definitely back in action, setting a record with $10.3 billion worth of new borrower-accepted loan commitments. The pair foresee that rising in the first months of 2022, reporting that investor activity has been strong in the market at large as well as in their business, InvestorKit, at the start of the year.

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal take a look at what the latest lending figures reveal about investor activity. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, discuss recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that indicate investor borrowing is gaining steam. They also look at the recent uptick in loans being facilitated by mortgage brokers and discuss why going direct to a bank is proving less popular now than in years past. The duo take a microscope to housing affordability, looking at it from a loan serviceability standpoint, by explaining their new analysis of whether Australia’s 33 most populous regions are overvalued or undervalued.

On the latest episode of The Property Nerds podcast, self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal take a deeper look into the latest set of financial data that are creating a buzz in the property market. Arjun, head of research at InvestorKit, and Leigh, director of Hills Finance, give their in-depth analysis of what’s happening in the financial front of real estate and what that could mean for investors. Strap in as the nerds crunch the numbers on financing, interest rates, and property price growth. The nerds discuss how the latest move from APRA has affected trends in the mortgage industry while also examining which capital city markets are overvalued or undervalued.

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.

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.

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.

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?