Five years ago, more than half of Australia's regions had a median house price under $600,000.

Today, that's fewer than 1 in 5. As affordability keeps tightening, more investors are turning to townhouses as the next best option, but do they actually deliver competitive results?

Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, breaks down townhouses from two angles, cashflow and long-term capital growth, including an empirical study tracking 300 townhouse resales in Melbourne over 20 years. She also covers exactly what to look for if you do buy one, so you're not just settling for "second best."

This is a must-watch for anyone priced out of the house market and weighing up whether a townhouse is a smart stepping stone or a compromise. 

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction 

2:04 - Cashflow: Townhouse Yields vs House Yields 

4:43 - Capital Growth: The 20-Year Melbourne Study 

8:02 - Why Townhouses Are Still Worth Considering 

10:03 - What to Look For in a Townhouse 

 

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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.

Five years ago, more than half of Australia's regions had a median house price under $600,000.
Today, that's fewer than 1 in 5. As affordability keeps tightening, more investors are turning to townhouses as the next best option, but do they actually deliver competitive results?
Junge Ma, Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit, breaks down townhouses from two angles, cashflow and long-term capital growth, including an empirical study tracking 300 townhouse resales in Melbourne over 20 years. She also covers exactly what to look for if you do buy one, so you're not just settling for "second best."
This is a must-watch for anyone priced out of the house market and weighing up whether a townhouse is a smart stepping stone or a compromise.&nbsp;
CHAPTERS:&nbsp;
0:00 - Introduction&nbsp;
2:04 - Cashflow: Townhouse Yields vs House Yields&nbsp;
4:43 - Capital Growth: The 20-Year Melbourne Study&nbsp;
8:02 - Why Townhouses Are Still Worth Considering&nbsp;
10:03 - What to Look For in a Townhouse&nbsp;
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🥇🥇🥇 InvestorKit - Back To Back "Buyers Agency Of The Year 2023, 2024 &amp; 2026" Book your discovery call here: <a href="https://www.investorkit.com.au/discovery-call">https://www.investorkit.com.au/discovery-call</a>
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✅ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU: By being the most trusted, data-driven Buyers Agency for aspiring investors who wish to create real financial change by helping them invest with confidence, outperform the market, and build a high-performing property portfolio. 👉 <a href="https://www.investorkit.com.au">https://www.investorkit.com.au</a>
✅ CONNECT WITH INVESTORKIT:
Website: 👉 <a href="https://www.investorkit.com.au">https://www.investorkit.com.au</a>
Send your questions to: 👉 <a href="mailto:arjun@investorkit.com.au">arjun@investorkit.com.au</a>
Follow us on Facebook: 👉 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit">https://www.facebook.com/InvestorKit</a>
Follow us on Instagram: 👉 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au">https://www.instagram.com/investorkit.com.au</a>
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: 👉 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit">https://www.youtube.com/@investorkit</a>
Connect with us on LinkedIn: 👉 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit">https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit</a>
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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.

Let The Data Speak, formerly known as the InvestorKit Podcast, is InvestorKit's research-driven property investing podcast, hosted by InvestorKit Senior Research Analyst Junge Ma.

Our mission is to help Australians create more than $2 billion in equity by 2032 through trusted guidance, expert support and lifelong partnerships. This podcast is one way we deliver on that mission.

Backed by the research behind Australia's #1 Buyer's Agency of the Year, every episode cuts through headlines, opinions and speculation to uncover what's really driving Australia's property market. From market cycles and policy changes to emerging investment opportunities, our analysis is grounded in rigorous research, evidence and long-term thinking.

Whether you're buying your first investment property or building a multi-property portfolio, our goal is simple: give you the clarity and confidence to make better long-term investment decisions.

Originally launched by InvestorKit CEO & Founder Arjun Paliwal, Let The Data Speak continues InvestorKit's commitment to research-led property investing because confidence comes from understanding the data, not following the crowd.

Let The Data Speak, formerly known as the InvestorKit Podcast, is InvestorKit's research-driven property investing podcast, hosted by InvestorKit Senior Research Analyst Junge Ma.
Our mission is to help Australians create more than $2 billion in equity by 2032 through trusted guidance, expert support and lifelong partnerships. This podcast is one way we deliver on that mission.
Backed by the research behind Australia's #1 Buyer's Agency of the Year, every episode cuts through headlines, opinions and speculation to uncover what's really driving Australia's property market. From market cycles and policy changes to emerging investment opportunities, our analysis is grounded in rigorous research, evidence and long-term thinking.
Whether you're buying your first investment property or building a multi-property portfolio, our goal is simple: give you the clarity and confidence to make better long-term investment decisions.
Originally launched by InvestorKit CEO &amp; Founder Arjun Paliwal, Let The Data Speak continues InvestorKit's commitment to research-led property investing because confidence comes from understanding the data, not following the crowd.

Let The Data Speak

My name is Junge Ma and I’m a Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit. At InvestorKit, we help people like you find and secure positive cashflow properties with enormous capital growth potential and secure them at the best prices. Plus, as multi-state licensed buyer’s agents we can give you access to properties across Australia, eliminating location bias…and at times ‘off-market’, before the public even knows they’re for sale.

My name is Junge Ma and I&rsquo;m a Senior Research Analyst at InvestorKit. At InvestorKit, we help people like you find and secure positive cashflow properties with enormous capital growth potential and secure them at the best prices. Plus, as multi-state licensed buyer&rsquo;s agents we can give you access to properties across Australia, eliminating location bias&hellip;and at times &lsquo;off-market&rsquo;, before the public even knows they&rsquo;re for sale.