In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal, founder and CEO of InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial, discuss the three key traits of a booming property market in Australia.

According to the co-hosts, smart investors who want to grow their portfolio must understand the property markets and recognise the three key factors that allow them to make data-driven decisions.

Arjun and Jack said that the primary key criterion is the number of days a property stays on the market (DOM), with a reduction in DOM indicating a hot market where properties sell quickly, enhancing buyer urgency and seller confidence.

The second trait is tight rental markets, as shown by low vacancy rates, which indicate strong demand and drive up property values.

Finally, the third trait is inverse growth rates, where markets that underperformed in the past, like Sydney and Perth, are poised for a rebound.

Using Townsville as an example, the co-hosts share strategies on identifying the three key factors that signal a growth cycle and a good property investment.