InvestorKit Podcast

5% deposit scheme has caused a boom? The real impact - with Junge Ma

Australia's 5% deposit scheme was supposed to make home ownership more accessible, and it did, to a point. But a bigger question has been lurking beneath the headlines: did expanding the scheme in October 2025 actually push property prices higher?   Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, digs into the lending data and property market figures to find out what really happened.   Can we believe the media headlines that say the October 2025 expansion of the 5% deposit scheme triggered a widespread property boom, or do first-home buyers simply represent too small a fraction of the market to shift national property trends?   Watch the full episode and discover exactly which areas moved and which ones were unaffected.   🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024"  Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube [https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube]   Connect with InvestorKit: Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.investorkit.com.au/] Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ [https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 [https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615] Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/] See omnystudio.com/listener [http://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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How to interpret past growth - with Junge Ma

Most investors look at past growth and draw one of two conclusions, the market's either had its run or it's overdue for one. But according to Junge Ma, senior research analyst at InvestorKit, both assumptions can lead you seriously astray.   In this episode, Junge Ma unpacks four distinct scenarios where past 10 year growth either signals caution or opportunity and why the same headline number can mean completely different things depending on the market's underlying fundamentals. From a coastal lifestyle region that ran hot during COVID and went flat, to Adelaide suburbs that kept growing despite seemingly being "overcooked", to Melbourne sitting quietly at the start of what could be a strong new cycle...the data tells a far more nuanced story than most investors realise.   If you're serious about picking locations with genuine growth potential, this episode is a must watch.   🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024"  Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube [https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube]     Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.investorkit.com.au/] Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ [https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 [https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615] Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/] See omnystudio.com/listener [http://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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Here’s what I recently bought and the data behind the decision - with Junge Ma

Junge Ma pulls back the curtain on a property she personally bought and the data that drove every step of the decision. From narrowing down Victorian regional cities to landing on Ballarat, this episode gives a rare inside look at how a property professional actually applies the same research framework she uses with clients to his own portfolio.   The episode walks through the full journey: why Ballarat stacked up on vacancy rates, inventory trends, and local economic fundamentals; the 1930s bungalow in Canadian she settled on for $500,000; and the cosmetic renovation completed in just one month managed entirely interstate through the right property management team.   If you've ever wondered what it actually looks like to buy with a data-led strategy, this episode is the clearest example yet.     🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024"  Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube [https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube]   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.investorkit.com.au/] Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ [https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 [https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615] Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/] See omnystudio.com/listener [http://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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What you need to know about Geelong, the hottest market around Melbourne - with Junge Ma

Geelong is being touted as one of the hottest property markets near Melbourne...but the data tells a more nuanced story. Senior research analyst Junge Ma from Investor Kit breaks down exactly which suburbs have surged, which have stalled, and which are quietly staging a comeback that most investors haven't noticed yet.   Driven by double digit annual growth in multiple outer suburbs and a surprising 19% quarterly rebound in a premium market that had previously dipped, Junge unpacks what is really driving momentum across the city. It’s no longer just about affordability, and the data doesn't lie.   If you're considering Geelong as your next investment, this episode is essential viewing before you make a move.     🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024"  Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube [https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube]   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.investorkit.com.au/] Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ [https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 [https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615] Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/] See omnystudio.com/listener [http://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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is the regional market overcooked? - With Junge Ma

Are Australia's regional property markets finally running out of steam, or is there still heat left in the oven?   With regional values having surged since 2021, it's tempting to write off the regions as overcooked. But Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at Investor Kit, breaks down 20 years of data to show that regional markets have largely been catching up to capital cities, not overheating. Across eight markets in WA, SA, Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania, the data tells a far more nuanced story of accelerating price growth, pointing to continued momentum in many locations.   If you’re serious about spotting the next wave before it becomes obvious, this is where to start. Watch the full breakdown and see which regional markets still have room to run. Then decide whether you’re following the headlines or the data.   🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023 & 2024"  Book your discovery call here: https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube [https://www.investorkit.com.au/youtube]   Connect with InvestorKit:   Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.investorkit.com.au/] Send your questions to: arjun@investorkit.com.au Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/ [https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/ [https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au/] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615 [https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit3615] Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/] See omnystudio.com/listener [http://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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.