InvestorKit Podcast

With interest rates staying higher for longer, where can buyers still find growth in 2026? As affordability tightens across Australia, demand is increasingly flowing into markets that still offer relative value.

In this episode, Junge Ma breaks down five locations across Melbourne, Brisbane, and key regional centres where affordability, tight supply, and strong rental pressure are lining up. Using sales data, rental conditio...

Ever wondered what it really takes to grow a property portfolio from two to five? Most Aussies get stuck at two, but there’s a method to break through without relying on luck or manifesting dreams. In this episode, Arjun Paliwal uncovers the mindset shifts, financial strategies, and portfolio hacks that set successful investors apart.

Arjun dives into the real world numbers behind cash flow, equity, and borrowing, show...

Trusts. Are they really the secret weapon for property investors or just an overcomplicated headache? More Australians are buying property through trusts than ever before, but what does this mean for your strategy, borrowing power, and long term goals?

In this episode, Arjun Paliwal dives into the shifting world of trusts and SMSFs, explaining the hidden costs, lending quirks, and the reasons why using a trust isn’t al...

Are we about to see another nationwide property upswing, and why is the data starting to point that way? After years where different states moved at different speeds, the conditions that once aligned during COVID are quietly resurfacing, just not in the same extreme form.

In this episode, Arjun Paliwal takes you behind the scenes of InvestorKit’s data, unpacking what’s really driving the next phase of the market,...

Which regional property markets are quietly setting up for serious growth in 2026, and why are investors paying close attention now?

In this episode, Arjun Palliwal reveals three regional locations showing strong growth signals heading into 2026. He unpacks the data behind each market, from employment trends and infrastructure to supply shortages and buyer demand, explaining why these areas are standing out right now.

Where are big investors quietly positioning themselves for the next decade? Not all Aussie cities are set to grow equally, and in this episode, we break down the three that have the strongest data behind them for long term performance.

Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, reveals the cities with powerful drivers behind them: major infrastructure, strong population growth, affordability shifts, and multi industry...

Which suburbs will deliver the strongest capital growth in 2026?

In this episode, InvestorKit Senior Research Analyst Junge Ma reveals the 10 regions across Australia showing the clearest signs of breakout performance next year.

From shifting inventory levels to tightening rental markets, Junge breaks down the early indicators pointing to rising pressure. She highlights why some long flat markets may finally be turnin...

Are we really on the edge of an Australian property crash, or are investors getting spooked by a theory that doesn’t stack up?

In this episode, Junge Ma breaks down why the famous 18.6 year real estate cycle doesn’t hold up in Australia and why relying on century old patterns can lead investors astray.

We look at how modern economic settings, global capital flows and strong local fundamentals shape Austral...

Wondering where to invest in 2026?

In this episode, Junge Ma ranks every Australian capital city and reveals which markets are poised for growth and which may be best to avoid. In this episode, we discuss median house prices, rental yields, and market pressure across all eight capital cities and highlight which cities are considered buys and which are sells.

Junge also explores how inventory trends and growth cycles i...

How do you invest when the country is running out of homes?

In this episode, Junge Ma breaks down the five trends that will shape the Australian property market as we move towards 2026 and what smart investors should be watching right now.

Junge explores what the big banks are forecasting for 2026 rate cuts, why the vacancy rate has collapsed since 2019, which markets are seeing rent mortgage gaps close, how high-quar...

Are Darwin apartments really the golden ticket to portfolio growth, or are they hiding hidden risks?

In this episode, Junge Ma dives into Darwin’s apartment market, comparing units to houses and unpacking what the data really says about growth and cash flow.

Junge walks through real examples, exploring why apartments often underperform houses, including oversupply risks, depreciation, and high strata fees, and h...

Are rate cuts really enough to spark a property boom, and if so, which cities are first in line?

In this episode, Junge Ma breaks down the data behind how different markets react the moment rates start falling, revealing which cities historically surge and why.

You’ll hear the three categories of rate-cut winners: the expensive cities that move fast on speculation, the borderline unaffordable markets that snap b...

What’s the difference between the cash rate and interest rate? And how do they affect your mortgage?

In this episode, Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, breaks down how the RBA’s cash rate connects to the interest rates Australians pay on their home loans. You’ll discover how the RBA sets the tone for the broader economy and why banks don’t always mirror official rate changes.

Ju...

Is the new 5% deposit scheme about to trigger a property boom in 2026, or is the hype bigger than the impact?

In this episode, Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, breaks down the government’s upcoming first-home buyer guarantee. With no income caps, no spot limits, and higher price thresholds across major cities and key regionals, this is the most generous version of the scheme yet. Junge looks at past cy...

Is Australia’s housing shortage really as bad as it seems… or is it even worse?

In this episode, InvestorKit’s Senior Research Analyst Junge Ma breaks down the truth behind the supply crunch in three simple points. From longer hold periods and planning delays to investor pullback and surging migration, she reveals what’s really driving the crisis and why quick fixes won’t work.

Plus, Jun...

What happens when rental supply dries up, vacancy rates hit record lows, and demand keeps climbing? In this episode, Junge Ma uncovers the data behind Australia’s tightest markets, revealing what’s driving the crunch, how it’s impacting prices, and why investors are paying close attention right now.

With vacancy rates plunging and supply drying up, these are the cities where renters are struggling to find h...

Is Brisbane’s property market still booming, or has the growth run its course?

Join Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, as she explores the current state of Brisbane’s market and reveals five key locations that still show promising signs of growth—despite recent fluctuations. With insights backed by data, Junge highlights areas where housing demand remains strong and prices are set to keep ris...

Which regional Victorian town offers a better investment opportunity in 2025 — Ballarat or Bendigo?

Join Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, as she explores a compelling comparison between Ballarat and Bendigo with a $650K budget in mind. She highlights the similarities and differences between the two towns’ local economies, sales markets, and rental performance. While both have healthy unemployment...

Where is the Australian property market heading as we closing out 2025?

Join Junge Ma as she shares three exciting growth predictions for the months ahead. In this episode, they explore a hotspot market that's already thriving, a second wind market poised for recovery, and an early adopter market showing promising signs of growth.

They dive into the details of Townsville, Burnie, and Frankston, examining key indicator...