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If you’re confused about what’s happening with rents in Australia, you can be forgiven. That’s especially so if you use news media as your main source of information about residential real estate. The information – or perhaps more correctly, misinformation – in news media is highly confusing and in many cases contradictory, with one headline saying the complete opposite to another. Here are two headlines that appeared on the same day, the 10th of January: The worst is over: slowest rise in rents in four years Affordability crisis: tenants feel the pinch as...
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The Prime Minister is suffering from a serious case of denial if he believes that his press conference soundbite about building 1.2 million new homes is plausible, credible and achievable. Anthony Albanese had his big media event in August 2023 when he stated this objective of 1.2 million new homes in five years – but almost 18 months later it’s abundantly clear to everyone except members of the government that it’s not going to happen – indeed, was NEVER going to happen. It’s almost as if the PM and his cohorts believed that staging the publicity event in 2023 was all...
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Two very different headlines have summed up the problems for Australia’s ongoing housing shortage. One of the recent media headlines declared that building approvals were at a two-year high and that things were improving for the nation’s housing shortage. The other described why building approvals are almost irrelevant – it said that project deferrals are occurring at a record rate. The reality of the current crisis is this: it doesn’t matter how many houses and apartments are approved for construction – and it doesn’t matter how many re-zonings state governments push through...
info_outline Webinar Replay: Reflections & Projections - A Deep Dive into Real Estate Trends & ForecastsHotspotting
In this insightful webinar, Terry Ryder, founder of Hotspotting, and Tim Graham, Hotspotting’s General Manager, analyze the surprises and trends of 2024 in the Australian property market and share their projections for 2025. With decades of combined experience, they provide investors with actionable advice on navigating the coming year. Key Highlights 2024 in Review Defying Predictions: Despite high interest rates and inflationary pressures, property prices rose by an average of 5.53% nationally in 2024. Perth led with an astonishing 18.7% growth, followed by regional Western Australia,...
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You don’t have to be super rich or invest $1 million to make big capital gains in residential real estate: you just need to follow Hotspotting’s signature report, the National Top 10 Best Buys report. Those who followed the tips in our report of a year ago could have made close to $100,000 in capital gains spending as little as $400,000 – or $180,000 in gains after investing $630,000. In December 2023 we published our National Top Best Buys reports for Summer 2023-34. Our top 10 locations for investors to consider covered a wide range of price points, from less than $300,000 and above $1...
info_outline Listings RiseHotspotting
The greatest complaint heard most often in real estate across Australia is that there are plenty of buyers, but a shortage of listings. The number of properties for sale has been well short of the levels needed for a balanced market, particularly in the boom cities of Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. But that is steadily changing. According to SQM Research, total listings of properties for sale nationwide grew 7.6% in November and are now more than 10% higher than a year ago. Perhaps most significantly, there were major rises in November in those three boom cities, with the...
info_outline Media AbsurditiesHotspotting
Things are constantly changing in real estate nationwide but the one factor that never changes is this: we can always rely on news media to distort the facts and deliver a steady flow of misinformation to Australian consumers, all in the interests of attracting readership, with little regard for accuracy, honesty or fairness. The past week or so has been chockful of media nonsense. If you can believe the headlines, the national property boom is over, house prices are plunging, the rental boom is over and the North Queensland city of Townsville is a mining town. One of the constants of my...
info_outline 2025 PredictionsHotspotting
Rumours of the death of ‘the national property boom’ are greatly exaggerated – especially since we didn’t have a national property boom in 2024. Rather, over the past 12 months, we have seen differing market cycles in many locations - as is the usual state of play in real estate throughout Australia. Strong property price growth was recorded in Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane in 2024, but not in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Darwin or Hobart. Similarly, in the regional areas, there were declining and stagnating markets, as well as some where prices were showing good price...
info_outlineWelcome to a special episode of Hotspotting’s pre-recorded interview series, Interviews with the 1%, where we dive into the strategies and journeys of Australia’s top investors—the elite 0.87% who own five or more properties. Hosted by Tim Graham, this series brings you invaluable insights from seasoned investors who have achieved what many aspire to.
In today’s episode, we sit down with Lisa Chapman—a property entrepreneur, investor, and co-creator of the luxury retreat, Eden Yarra Valley. Lisa shares her journey from a high-powered corporate career to becoming a full-time property entrepreneur, carving a unique niche in the accommodation and real estate sectors.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
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The Mindset of the Top 1%: Discover what separates successful investors from the rest, as Lisa reveals her strategies and lessons learned from owning multiple properties.
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Lisa’s Property Journey: From buying her first house at 22 to establishing diverse real estate ventures across the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula.
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Creating Eden Yarra Valley: Hear the inspiring story of transforming a run-down property into a high-end retreat that caters to milestone events, weddings, and corporate retreats.
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Navigating Career Transitions: Insights into Lisa’s pivot from a high-stress corporate career in PR and real estate marketing to her fulfilling role as a property entrepreneur.
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Tips for Aspiring Investors: Practical advice for those looking to build their property portfolio, including lessons from Lisa’s successes and challenges.
About Lisa Chapman:
Lisa Chapman’s remarkable career spans television, marketing, public relations, and real estate. She managed national and global campaigns, including the iconic launch of Melbourne’s Eureka Tower and Skydeck. After decades of corporate success, Lisa made a bold shift during the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on her passion for real estate and the Experience Economy.
Today, Lisa is the proud co-creator of Eden Yarra Valley, a luxury retreat offering bespoke accommodation for up to 30 guests. From weddings to wellness retreats, Lisa’s innovative approach to property investment highlights the value of creating meaningful experiences for clients.
Key Takeaways from Lisa’s Story:
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The Power of Vision: Lisa’s ability to see potential in underutilized properties has been central to her success.
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The Value of Experience: Transitioning from corporate PR to property entrepreneurship, Lisa leveraged her marketing expertise to create a standout brand.
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Lessons from Investing: Lisa shares actionable advice for both new and seasoned investors, including how to identify opportunities and manage challenges.
Notable Quotes:
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“We are living in the Experience Economy. Today, people are looking to invest in meaningful moments, not just material assets.”
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“Real estate is about creating value—whether it’s a luxury retreat or an investment property. The potential is there if you’re willing to look.”
Connect with Lisa Chapman:
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Website: edenyarravalley.com.au
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Email: [email protected]
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