How The Price Predictor Index Spots Australia’s Next Property Boom
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Want to know which Australian suburbs and regional markets are set to surge next? In this episode, we dive into the Price Predictor Index, Hotspotting’s proven tool for identifying growth areas before the rest of the market catches on. Hear how rising sales volumes act as early signals of property price growth and discover the methodology that has consistently predicted booms from Adelaide to Darwin. We break down the patterns, the trends, and the insights every property investor and market watcher needs to stay ahead. If you’re serious about property investment or spotting the next growth...
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Inside The First Home Buyer Surge And What The Data Really Shows
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Are first home buyers really locked out of the Australian property market or is that just a headline-driven myth? In this episode, we unpack the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and reveal what is actually happening on the ground. The numbers show first home buyers are not only active, they are a major force shaping demand and influencing property prices. We cut through the noise to examine the real issue driving affordability pressures: constrained housing supply. With low listings, underbuilding, and intense competition at the entry level, first home buyers are adapting...
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Why Property Values Rise
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Are you looking for the next property hotspot — but tired of backward-looking reports that tell you what’s already happened? In this episode, we reveal the Empirical Formula, a fact-based method I’ve developed over decades to identify locations poised for genuine future growth. From diverse local economies to major infrastructure projects and affordability, we break down the key factors that make certain suburbs stand out. Learn how Hotspotting cuts through the hype and helps investors make smarter, forward-looking property decisions. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned...
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The Mind Behind Hotspotting: A 20-Year Founder Interview with Terry Ryder
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In this special founder interview, Terry Ryder shares the story behind Hotspotting — from launching the business in a garage in Maleny in 2006 to becoming one of Australia’s most respected independent real estate research platforms. What sparked the idea? Why did Terry believe there needed to be a better way to identify property hotspots? And what has been the core principle behind Hotspotting’s success for two decades? Over the past 20 years, Hotspotting has built its reputation on something simple but powerful: We don’t just report what has happened — we identify what’s likely to...
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The Housing Promise That Is Falling Apart
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Australia’s housing crisis isn’t easing — it’s getting worse, and the numbers explain why. In this episode, we unpack the reality behind the Housing Australia Future Fund, the Federal Government’s 1.2 million homes target, and the growing gap between promises and delivery. We look at stalled projects, missed state targets, rising construction costs, land shortages, and the heavy hand of bureaucracy that’s slowing new housing to a crawl. This is a clear, data-driven conversation about why affordable housing is becoming harder to deliver, why rents and prices keep rising, and...
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Investors Are Not Causing The Housing Crisis
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Are first-home buyers really behind Australia’s rising property prices? In this episode, we dig into the data, government schemes, and hidden advantages that are giving first-time buyers a huge edge over investors and second-home buyers. From tiny deposits and no stamp duty to tax perks, we break down why first-timers are dominating the market right now and why politicians and media often get the story wrong. If you want to understand the real forces driving Australia’s housing market, this episode is your guide to who’s really shaping property prices today.
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The Real Reason Interest Rates Are Rising For Australians
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Another interest rate rise is looming — and this time, it’s not bad luck. Inflation is rising again, and the reasons are much closer to home than Australians are being told. Housing costs keep climbing, power prices are surging, productivity is weak and government spending remains elevated. These aren’t temporary shocks — they’re structural failures, and households are paying the price. In this episode, we unpack the latest inflation data, why the Reserve Bank is running out of options, and how policy decisions on housing, energy and spending are locking in higher interest rates for...
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The Shocking Impact Of Bureaucracy On Housing Prices
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Australia has a housing crisis—but it’s not what you think. Builders are ready, investors are ready, yet homes remain scarce and unaffordable. The real culprit? Government red tape, restrictive zoning, and endless approval delays driving up costs by hundreds of thousands. In this episode, we unpack how policy barriers are choking housing supply, what the Productivity Commission and OECD are saying, and why cutting bureaucracy could finally make homes more affordable. Tune in to hear the real story behind Australia’s housing shortage and what it will take to fix it.
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The Greens Versus Reality On Housing Affordability
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Australia’s rental crisis keeps getting worse, yet the same housing policies keep getting recycled. So who is really to blame? In this episode, we unpack the Greens’ approach to housing and rentals, why property investors are being singled out, and whether policies like scrapping negative gearing, increasing capital gains tax and capping rents would actually fix affordability or make the shortage worse. We look at the data behind rising rents, ultra low vacancy rates and the real drivers of housing demand. If you want a clear eyed, evidence based discussion on Australia’s housing...
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Why Building New Homes Is No Longer Financially Viable
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When even the NSW Government cannot make housing projects financially viable, what does that say about the real state of Australia’s housing market? In this episode, we unpack why Landcom has scrapped major housing developments across western Sydney and what that reveals about construction costs, feasibility pressures, government housing targets and the growing gap between political promises and commercial reality. If you follow Australian property, housing affordability, real estate trends or market analysis, this episode cuts through the noise and gets to the numbers that actually matter.
info_outlineAustralia’s housing crisis isn’t a mystery – it’s the result of government choices. In this episode, we dig into why Victoria is making home ownership harder than ever, from excessive red tape and slow approvals to punitive taxes that push costs through the roof.
We break down the numbers, explore the real impact on buyers and developers, and uncover the structural barriers keeping new homes out of reach. If you’ve ever wondered why supply isn’t meeting demand or why building a home is so expensive, this episode explains it all.
Tune in to get the full picture behind Australia’s housing shortage and what it means for the future of home ownership.