‘Buy land – they’re not making any more’: Regional focus pays off

In a recent episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with investor Steve Kuper about his decade-long property journey and insights into the shifting Australian market.

Since buying his first property in 2013, Kuper has focused on regional investments in areas like Bomaderry and Queanbeyan, chosen for their employment strength and infrastructure growth.

His preference for positively geared properties sets him apart from investors relying on negative gearing, offering steady cash flow but fewer tax advantages.

The duo then discusses the nation’s housing shortfall, noting that record migration and a lack of tradies are hindering the government’s 1.2 million home target, and argues that first home buyer incentives risk inflating prices.

Guided by his father’s mantra to “buy land because they’re not making any more of it”, Kuper continues to focus on regions with solid economic fundamentals.

Kuper concludes by warning against over-leveraging and urging investors to research carefully amid a volatile and supply-constrained property landscape.

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