InvestorKit Podcast

Could 2026 be the year of the next Australian property boom? What signals are showing early signs, and which cities and markets are likely to benefit most?   In this episode, Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, breaks down the triggers behind Australia’s last four property booms and explains the key macro and micro drivers to watch for 2026. From supply shortages and tight rental markets to affordability pressure in middle ring suburbs, learn which areas are showing strong growth momentum and why a full blown nationwide surge isn’t the only way to profit.   Junge also explores how to spot localised booms outside national trends and identify the fundamentals that indicate strong growth potential. Watch the full episode to understand where investors should be focusing next and how to seize opportunities before the market reacts.     🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.       Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which capital city is facing the biggest housing supply crunch right now and which one is falling furthest behind as population growth accelerates?In this episode, Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, ranks all eight capital cities based on housing supply pressure. Using per capita listings, population growth forecasts, and building approval data, we break down which cities are tightest today and which are likely to face the most pressure heading into 2027.She then combines both rankings to reveal where supply constraints could fuel future price pressure and why these rankings will continue to evolve over time. Watch the full episode to understand which cities investors should be paying close attention to and why the details matter.🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtubeConnect with InvestorKit:Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.auFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Melbourne house prices pushing past reach for many investors, could townhouses be the next real opportunity in 2026 or is this a trend worth avoiding?   In this episode, Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, cuts through the hype and breaks down the raw data on Melbourne townhouses. We compare townhouses to houses across price, rental yields, demand, and long term performance, using Melbourne examples and a Brisbane case study to test whether townhouses can genuinely compete as an investment.   Junge also outlines the key criteria that matter including land size, strata costs, oversupply risk, and location and explains when townhouses make sense and when they don’t. Watch to understand whether Melbourne townhouses deserve a place in your strategy for 2026.     🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.     Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which house price bracket is about to lead property growth in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide? With interest rates staying high, middle range suburbs are starting to attract serious demand, but which ones are positioned to surge next?   In this episode, Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst of InvestorKit, breaks down the best price range to watch in 2026. Discover how shrinking inventory, tight rental markets, and better infrastructure are creating opportunities in the $800k to $1.2M bracket.   She also explains why the price gap between outer affordable areas and middle range suburbs is unlikely to last and which areas could offer strong growth as demand continues to rise. Tune in to see where investors should focus next.     🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube     Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.     Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the biggest mistake you could make in 2026 isn’t what you buy but where you buy it? Using over $800,000 a year in proprietary data analytics, InvestorKit’s Senior Research Analyst Junge Ma breaks down the suburbs that look tempting on the surface… but quietly fail the fundamentals.   In this episode, Junge reveals the five suburb types that consistently underperform from single industry towns and heavily oversupplied estates to post pandemic lifestyle hotspots, blue chip myths, and “cheap” suburbs hiding serious risks. Each category is backed by real examples and hard data, showing exactly how growth, vacancy, cash flow and long term risk stack up in 2026.   If you want to avoid buying into the wrong market cycle or falling for affordability, yield or reputation alone this episode will sharpen how you assess suburbs before you invest. Watch now to understand what the data is really telling you.     🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.     Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which regional Victorian market stacks up best right now? Geelong, Ballarat, or Bendigo? With all three gaining investor attention, this episode breaks down the data to see where the real opportunities are forming.   Junge Ma compares housing supply, price growth, days on market and rental pressure across all three cities, highlighting how each market is tracking through the growth cycle and where momentum is building fastest.   If you’re looking to invest in regional Victoria and want to understand where market pressure is pointing next, this episode gives you the clarity you need. Watch now and let us know which market you’re backing in the comments.   🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.       Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have NSW regional markets been quietly setting up for their next growth phase? While Queensland and WA dominated headlines, the data is now starting to tell a different story across regional New South Wales.   In this episode, Junge Ma breaks down property market data from 10 major NSW regional cities, looking at supply, demand, job markets, rental pressure, and affordability. From inland hubs to coastal centres, we rank each market based on how conditions are shaping up in early 2026.   If you want to see which NSW regional towns are showing the strongest potential right now, and why these rankings never stay the same. This breakdown will give you a clear, data led view before you make your next move.       🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024" Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube     Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.       Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The podcast host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junge Ma, a senior research analyst who uses data to map Australian property markets. He compares Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane for a $650k budget. Short, punchy takes on market pressure, rental tightness, yields and cycle positions. Clear scores and trade offs for growth, cash flow and stability to help narrow where to look in 2026.

Junge Ma, a senior research analyst who presents data-driven property market research, outlines five affordable Australian locations set to outperform in 2026. He explains why affordability, tight supply and rental pressure are aligning. Short segments cover Melbourne, Brisbane and regional centres with strong market momentum and tightening inventory.

Practical steps for moving from two to five properties, focusing on mindset as decision-making rather than wishful thinking. Real cashflow and borrowing risks when scaling a portfolio are unpacked. How to spot and remove dead-weight assets and redeploy capital for faster growth. Location choice and finance structuring are highlighted as powerful multipliers for building wealth.