Kent Lardner is Head of Research at FOUNDIT, bringing more than 25 years of experience analysing Australia’s housing market across prices, risk, affordability and structural supply–demand dynamics.
His career has focused on building rigorous property data models and translating complex datasets into clear, evidence-based insights for banks, valuers, developers, real estate groups and the media.
Kent oversees FOUNDIT’s research framework, ensuring every recommendation is grounded in institutional-grade analysis. His work integrates Census data, listings, planning activity and market indicators into suburb-level intelligence that helps buyers understand risk, value and local market conditions.
By combining deep property research with emerging AI capabilities, he is focused on making high-quality housing intelligence accessible, transparent and actionable for everyday buyers.
Kent Lardner is Head of Research at FOUNDIT, bringing more than 25 years of experience analysing Australia’s housing market across prices, risk, affordability and structural supply–demand dynamics.
His career has focused on building rigorous property data models and translating complex datasets into clear, evidence-based insights for banks, valuers, developers, real estate groups and the media.
Kent oversees FOUNDIT’s research framework, ensuring every recommendation is grounded in institutional-grade analysis. His work integrates Census data, listings, planning activity and market indicators into suburb-level intelligence that helps buyers understand risk, value and local market conditions.
By combining deep property research with emerging AI capabilities, he is focused on making high-quality housing intelligence accessible, transparent and actionable for everyday buyers.
KENT LARDNER
KENT LARDNER
Head of Research
Head of Research



Kent Lardner is Head of Research at FOUNDIT, bringing more than 25 years of experience analysing Australia’s housing market across prices, risk, affordability and structural supply–demand dynamics.
His career has focused on building rigorous property data models and translating complex datasets into clear, evidence-based insights for banks, valuers, developers, real estate groups and the media.
Kent oversees FOUNDIT’s research framework, ensuring every recommendation is grounded in institutional-grade analysis. His work integrates Census data, listings, planning activity and market indicators into suburb-level intelligence that helps buyers understand risk, value and local market conditions.
By combining deep property research with emerging AI capabilities, he is focused on making high-quality housing intelligence accessible, transparent and actionable for everyday buyers.