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When it comes to affordability as well as choice, one state is leading the way.

In this episode of The Property Nerds, the Sunshine State takes centre stage as co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Leigh Paliwal discuss the latest InvestorKit report, shining a light on Queensland’s investment potential.

The duo break down the methodology that helped the firm identify the top five regions in Queensland where property prices are under $500,000, and future prospects that suggest significant growth and investment opportunities. Leigh explains why, in this current financial environment, the $500,000 price point is important, while Arjun shares insight into rental trends impacting the areas in focus.

Together, they also discuss big-picture thinking when selecting investment locations, and how metrics like infrastructure spending and job availability can be important factors for investors.

The 2024–25 federal budget’s release is imminent. So what will be in there for investors?

The head of research at LJ Hooker Group, Mathew Tiller, sits down with SPI’s Grace Ormsby to unpack what we already know about this year’s budget – and consider what still might be coming.

Following on from the release of some headline policies over the weekend, Mathew shares his expectations for further housing stimulus, before the duo turn their attention to the cash rate and upcoming federal election expectations.

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Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.
In today's podcast:
Counting the cost of early super access to finance home deposits; 15 suburbs that could be very attractive to first home buyers; and What to expect from this week in auctions. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on PropertyBuzz.com.au or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

As co-investing with family or friends becomes more and more popular, two brothers have some words of wisdom for those considering the same path.
In this episode of The Pure Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Paul Glossop welcome Will and Michael Magee, Irish brothers now based in Australia, to talk about why they decided to team up on an investment portfolio.
Together, the group discusses strategies around navigating the dynamics of investing with a partner or sibling, the potential challenges, and the benefits of shared decision making and financial commitments.
Will and Michael delve into the growth of their portfolio, explaining how one purchase snowballed into more and how they decided to manage the investments from a legal perspective.

No one is immune to the confusion that can come with refinancing your home loan – not even a chief economist.

Dr Diaswati “Asti” Mardiasmo, the chief economist at PRD Real Estate, sits down with SPI’s Grace Ormsby to chat through her own experience refinancing her own mortgage – and the tips and tricks she picked up along the way.
Reflecting on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent, Asti also uses her professional knowledge to share what it means for property markets the country over, before flagging some of the locations across Australia offering would-be buyers the most affordable entry points for property with solid fundamentals.
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Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo alongside savvy investors who are achieving their goals.

Hung Chuy, a successful Sydney-based mortgage broker and the brains behind Strategic Brokers, sits down with Housefinder founder Simon Loo and Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby to tell his story.
From humble beginnings in a Thai refugee camp, Hung talks about the motivators that have driven him to success in both his broking business and his property pursuits.
Hung also shares the behind-the-scenes of his own property investment decisions, and gives a glimpse of the financial freedom that his drive and determination have granted him.