Hotspotting
626 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Prepare to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of hot property markets with Terry Ryder and Tim Graham! Terry & Tim from Hotspotting, are dedicated to providing the most accurate and unbiased research to help investors make informed decisions on where to buy. The Hotspotting Podcast brings you the latest data, trends, and market statistics, along with in-depth discussions on growth areas and the larger factors impacting Australia's property landscape.
Terry & Tim regularly feature special guests from around Australia to share their industry insights and expertise to help investors cut through the noise.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, this show is a must-listen for anyone looking to build their knowledge and make smarter investment choices. Terry Ryder, with over 35 years of experience as a specialist researcher and writer in residential property, offers expert insights that are completely independent and free from outside influences. Tim Graham has been a buyers agent and mortgage broker for over 13 years along with working in real estate all over the world.
Join us on the Hotspotting Podcast and discover the hottest opportunities in the Australian property market today!
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Top 5 Sydney Hotspots 2021
January 16, 2021 03:38 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBSydney markets have defied the pandemic recession, with notable uplift in sales activity and prices in 2020. Our quarterly survey for the Summer edition of The Price Predictor Index has identified more growth markets than at any time in the six years of these surveys. In our survey six months ago, we could find only 24 suburbs with rising sales momentum across the Greater Sydney area - and 31 suburbs ranked as declining or danger markets. Now we find 93 suburbs with rising sales activity ...
National Top 10 Best Buys 2021 Edition
January 11, 2021 03:54 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBWe’ve just put together the new 2021 edition of our most popular report, the National Top 10 Best Buys. It’s very timely – because we’re coming to the end of the most remarkable year most of us have experienced … And, in real estate terms, we’re about to enter what I expect to be most dynamic year ever. We’re ending 2020 with prices growing in most locations across Australia and building towards a nationwide real estate boom, I believe. Because there are so ma...
QLD On Cusp Of Real Estate Boom
January 08, 2021 00:59 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBWe’ve just published our two major hotspots for Queensland – Top 5 Brisbane and Top 5 Regional Queensland – at a time when many of these markets are on the cusp of a real estate boom. The Brisbane market has shrugged off the impacts of the pandemic and is in its strongest position to generate price growth for five years. This is starting to translate increasingly into evidence of uplift in property values. Our analysis of sales activity across the Brisbane metropolitan area has identifie...
Good News Bulletin 06 January 2021
January 07, 2021 05:40 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBSeven of the eight capital cities delivered growth in their house prices during 2020, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. The price increases were highest in Darwin, which grew 12% last year, followed by Canberra’s 8.5%, Hobart’s 7.7% and Adelaide’s 6%. Melbourne was the only city to record a decline in its median house price, down 2% in 2020. Sydney (up 4%), Brisbane (4.6%) and Perth (2%) all recorded moderate growth in their house prices, in a year when most of the nation’s ci...
Price Predictor Index Summer Edition 20/21
January 05, 2021 03:46 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe year of the pandemic has been a very good advertisement for residential property as an asset class. And our new Summer edition of The Price Predictor Index demonstrates the point well. Our analysis of sales activity and prices in capital cities and regional markets across Australia has revealed a series of highly positive outcomes – pointing to strong price growth in 2021. Many jurisdictions have had the best results on sales trends we have seen in the six years we have been conducting...
Top 5 Melbourne Hotspots 2021
December 21, 2020 07:51 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBMelbourne’s unique situation in the year of the pandemic has delivered a markedly different outcome to many other locations. The second wave lockdowns and restrictions have meant that the Melbourne market has had to deal with difficulties that other cities and regions have not experienced. But, despite everything, the Melbourne market has managed to get through to December without any major damage to prices or consumer sentiment. The latest price data from CoreLogic suggest...
What is happening in the property market right now?
December 11, 2020 06:59 - 4 minutes - 4 MBIn this short episode, Terry discusses what is happening in the property market right now with Tom Wood from SC Lawyers and Danny Buxton from Triple Zero Property.
Should I diversify? I am unsure about investing in an area I don’t live in
December 04, 2020 08:54 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBIn this short audio, Terry discusses the idea of diversifying when an investor is unsure of the area, with Tom Wood from SC Lawyers and Danny Buxton from Triple Zero Property.
Good News Bulletin 1 December 2020
December 02, 2020 01:05 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBEvery capital city and every regional market recorded house price growth in November, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. Nationally house prices rose 1.1% in November, led by a 1.4% in regional markets which continue to out-perform the capital cities. Apartment markets rose 0.2%, again headed by a 1.4% increase in the regions. The results continue the strong performance of most property markets across the nation during this year of the pandemic. Of the 15 major market juris...
Top 5 Brisbane Hotspots 2020/21
December 01, 2020 09:01 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBBrisbane In Strongest Position In 5 Years To Deliver Price Growth The Brisbane market has shrugged off the impacts of the pandemic and is in its strongest position to generate price growth for five years. This is starting to translate increasingly into evidence of uplift in property values. Our analysis of sales activity across the Brisbane metropolitan area has identified 56 suburbs with rising momentum, the highest number since late in 2015 and double the number identified in our quart...
Should I buy an investment property in the neighbourhood I live in
November 26, 2020 08:57 - 1 minute - 1.57 MBIn this short video, Terry discusses the possibilities of buying an investment property in our own neighbourhoods with Tom Wood from SC Lawyers and Danny Buxton from Triple Zero Property.
What are some of the common mistakes made when buying an investment property
November 20, 2020 06:33 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBIn this short episode, Terry discusses some of the common mistakes made when buying an investment property with Tom Wood from SC Lawyers and Danny Buxton from Triple Zero Property.
Why The Regions Out-Perform The Cities
November 15, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBA real estate boom is under way across Regional Australia, although it's been largely overlooked by mainstream media. Regional cities and towns have been outperforming capital cities on price growth, as well as vacancy rates and rental uplift, for several years. The trend has been turbocharged by the pandemic, with regional economies relatively untouched by the virus and property markets boosted by city residents relocating to affordable lifestyle areas. To discuss why the regions are ...
Covid Proof Commercial Investments That Passed The Test
November 14, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic has provided commercial property investors with the best kind of market research. It has demonstrated what works in times of economic downturn. It has shown investors which types of commercial tenants can do well during the pandemic period and continue to provide investor owners with the key appeal of this type of property – a high level of positive cash-flow. The past 6-7 months has provided a check-list of the types of tenancies commercial investors should seek – th...
What do you look for in an area before you invest?
November 13, 2020 01:00 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBIn this episode,Terry discusses the first thing investors need to do with Tom Wood from SC Lawyers and Danny Buxton from Triple Zero Property.
Good News Bulletin 11 November 2020
November 12, 2020 06:45 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MB VideoThe latest price data from SQM Research, Domain and from CoreLogic shows a strong performance by house prices right across Australia. I’m predicting a national property boom in Australia in the near future and the latest figures from these three major sources confirm that the strong up-cycle is already under way in many parts of the nation. The Domain figures show that every capital city had growth in their median house prices in the September Quarter - except Melbourne where there was n...
Australia’s Infrastructure-Led Property Boom: National Top 10
November 11, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBFederal and state political leaders intend to generate an infrastructure-led economic recovery in Australia. That will turbocharge a residential property boom which is already building across the nation. And that is why we have created a new report called “Australia’s Infrastructure-led Property Boom – National Top 10 Hotspots”. Infrastructure spending is always a key driver of growth in residential property markets and government plans to fast-track shovel-ready projects will enhance ...
Finding the Best New Properties in The Nation's Top Locations
November 09, 2020 17:28 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this webinar Terry Ryder chatted with Scott Northcott of Property Hotspot about their new venture - helping investors buy the best new properties in hot locations around Australia
Where To For Melbourne As It Exits Lockdown?
November 03, 2020 06:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBAt long last, we are seeing restrictions eased in Melbourne. A further easing was announced for 27 October and then more on 8 November. What we have observed to date suggests that Melbourne real estate markets will emerge strongly from the second lockdown and get back to business, where possible, with some enthusiasm. The data suggests that, to date, Melbourne markets have shown considerable resilience throughout the tough times of 2020. A collapse in property values was predicted by ...
Terry Ryder on #gotmoney property update
October 24, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBTerry Ryder joins Elizabeth Jackson from Joy FM to talk about the big disconnect between the mainstream media “doom and gloom” narrative about real estate and what’s really happening for the 2/3rds of the population, who live outside the major capital cities. According to Terry, outside the big cities, where there are strong markets and low vacancy rates, its just about the best time ever for new home buyers or renters. They take a data trip around the capital cities to see where the recover...
How To Make Your Property A Standout For Tenants
October 22, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBHow To Make Your Property A Standout For Tenants The investor survey conducted recently by hotspotting.com.au found that the No.1 factor for investors was attracting better tenants and achieving better rentals. But how do you achieve that in a competitive market? Expert Mark Shorrock of Bluestone Property Management says making basic improvements to your property can make all the difference. He says: “If you take steps to better present your property, it definitely makes a difference...
Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle: National Top 10
October 20, 2020 09:22 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBThe strongest trend to impact Australian real estate in the 21st Century is currently sweeping the nation. The Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle is creating growth in regional cities and towns which is putting Sydney and Melbourne in the shade.
How Timely Advice Can Save You A Small Fortune
October 16, 2020 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBLegal advice at the right time is essential for investors It's important for investors to build their team before they build their property portfolio. One of the critical members of any investor's team is a lawyer who specializes in real estate. Investors must seek expert input before signing contracts and before deciding on essential questions, including the right structure to buy the property. Too many seek to cut expenses by avoiding this essential advice and end up costing themse...
Good News Bulletin 13 October 2020
October 14, 2020 07:37 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBThree important pieces of research were published today by SQM Research, which is one of Australia’s most useful sources of data on real estate markets across the nation. The figures depicted the latest situation with house prices, vacancy rates and rents – and they all add to the generally positive scenario for housing markets in Australia. And the three sets of figures also show that Sydney and Melbourne are the exceptions to the rule. The data on vacancies shows that the national av...
Ryder Report October 2020
October 12, 2020 10:24 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBThe new October 2020 edition of The Ryder Report has been framed at a particularly exciting time for real estate markets across Australia. As I was writing this report, the data on property price performance during September was published. The CoreLogic figures showed that six of the eight capital cities produced price growth in September and the SQM Research figures indicated that seven of the eight cities delivered some level of price growth. And most of the regional mark...
Good News Bulletin 07 October 2020
October 09, 2020 08:25 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBAustralia is on the cusp of a national real estate boom - in this broadcast, I explain why
Good News Bulletin 29 September 2020
September 30, 2020 17:14 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBHow long does it take a typical young couple to save a deposit to buy a first home in the current environment? The answer is: Less than a year in most of our capital cities and less than 18 months in Sydney. But you wouldn’t know it if you’ve tuned into the headlines over the past week, in the wake of another piece of bogus “research” generated by a publicity-seeker. Media treatment of this “report” would have us believe it takes over six years for the typical young couple ...
Top 5 NSW Regional Hotspots - September 2020 Edition
September 24, 2020 08:07 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBThe trend I call the Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle is the strongest impacting real estate right across Australia – and many parts of Regional NSW are well situated to benefit from it. Regional centres in NSW are also well-placed to thrive from other core factors that are impacting real estate markets: • first-home buyers are the most active cohort in the market, • locations with the pandemic well under control are doing well with their local economies and real estate markets, and • location...
Good News Bulletin 22 September 2020
September 23, 2020 07:06 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBSome of the economists who six months ago predicted big falls in property prices are now changing their positions. Firstly, because the collapse in property prices that they forecast hasn’t happened - and secondly because the forward indicators suggest there is growth ahead. Westpac was one of those who suggested back in March that we would see a significant decline in prices but is now predicting a very moderate decrease from peak to trough. And it’s also now forecasting big price inc...
Top 5 Adelaide Hotspots Sept 2020
September 19, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBAdelaide has been one of the strongest capital city markets throughout the pandemic period. While average house values have edged downwards in Sydney and Melbourne, Adelaide has had a series of growth months since February 2020. In the six months covering March to August, Adelaide had four months in which house prices grew and one in which there was no change. Only one of the pandemic months produced a slight decrease in Adelaide house prices. And only Canberra among the capital cities has d...
Where to Find the Best Pockets of Value in the Sydney Market
September 18, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFinding the best value property is the goal of every property buyer. But where can home buyers and investors find genuine pockets of value in Sydney’s property market? Prices have declined but remain quite resilient in the face of the economic lockdown. The spring property season has just commenced, and we traditionally see an increase in listings at this time of year. However, Covid has dented consumer confidence and the recession is starting to bite and the overall volume of listings is lo...
Good News Bulletin 15 September 2020
September 16, 2020 08:33 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBNew figures out today on vacancy rates and they show that the national average is a further drop in vacancies. Vacancies in very low in most locations across Australia and the monthly report from SQM Research shows they’re still falling – in most places. The national vacancy rate for residential rental property from 2.1 per cent to 2 per cent during August. Melbourne is only capital city where vacancies have risen, especially in in the CBD. City-wide, the vacancy rate rose from 3.1 per...
Report of the Week : Top 10 Regional Hotspots
September 05, 2020 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.08 MBAny investor not considering Regional Australia in the current climate is missing the point completely about the state of play in real estate markets across the nation. Every metric that measures real estate market performance has the regions outperforming the capital cities. While some of the smaller capital cities are doing well in the pandemic period, the best performers on vacancies, rents and in particular prices are in the regional areas. Mainstream media is gradually waking ...
Land Sales Double as Perth Market Rockets
September 05, 2020 01:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBThe busiest markets in Australia right now are the cities where Covid-19 is contained and life is unrestricted – apart from the border closures, of course. The busiest markets also include those where first-home buyers are the most active cohort, boosted by high levels of government help and low levels of interest rates. And the busiest markets also include those where vacancies are ultra low and there is upward pressure on rents. Because that usually translates into rising price...
The New Depreciation Reality: How To Ensure You’re Tax Return-Ready!
September 04, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBIt’s tax return time and property investors need to be ready. Given the economic uncertainty, it’s never been more important for investors to maximise their deductions to reduce tax. At the same time, investment in new homes is soaring on the back of government stimulus. Enhancing the bottom line through depreciation is a key attraction of investing in new property. This makes it crucial for investors to be aware of “The New Depreciation Reality”. One of the nation’s foremost experts...
Good News Bulletin 1 September 2020
September 02, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBThe price data for August shows that only two cities recorded decreases, providing further evidence that prices are holding up well amid the pandemic impact.
Good News Bulletin 25 August 2020
August 26, 2020 08:06 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBVacancies are low and rents are strong in most capital cities and key regional markets - but not in the two biggest cities.
Good News Bulletin 18 August 2020
August 20, 2020 03:38 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe outcome with house prices in most cities and regional areas are considerably more positive than the media predictions - while vacancies are low in many locations around the nation.
Stop Doing Dumb S**t People! Understand That Finance Is The Key To Your Investment
August 16, 2020 23:35 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThere’s a land rush, with buyers stamping their footprint on blocks to use the HomeBuilder grant. First-home buyers are busy, pocketing multiple federal and state incentives. Investors and home-buyers are buying apartments off the plan. The key questions for real estate are these: - How many of those actions will convert into settled sales? - How many young buyers who have put up a $1,000 deposit bond will end up successfully building a new house? - How many investors will settle their off-t...
Where To Buy Affordably For Great Growth
August 16, 2020 23:17 - 1 minute - 622 KBThe biggest, most active and most important cohort in real estate across Australia right now are first-home buyers. And this has important implications for property investors. FHBs are busier than ever before because there’s never been a better time to be a first-time buyer in Australia. Interest rates are lower than ever before and the level of government assistance for first-timers has never been higher. The activity of FHBs is putting pressure on prices in the area...
Terry Ryder's Good News Bulletin 4 August
August 06, 2020 00:46 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBPrices continue to show stubborn resistance to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, according to the latest figures from CoreLogic.
Good New Bulletin - 28 July 2020
July 29, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe latest edition of the Good New Bulletin recorded 28 July 2020. Home buying intentions have improved, vacancy rates are low and first-home buyers are busy.
The impact of the pandemic on property markets across Australia
July 22, 2020 23:35 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MBThis Winter 2020 edition of the Price Predictor Index reflects the impact of the pandemic on property markets across Australia, including the outcomes for sales volumes and for prices. We have seen a decline in sales activity in some markets while others have maintained their previous levels of property sales, or close to them. Prices overall have shown considerable resilience during the pandemic: the data from regular sources of price information, like SQM Research and CoreLogic, show...
Creating your future through Hotspotting - Interview on Busy Martin's Get Invested Podcast
July 20, 2020 01:31It was great to be a guest on Busy Martin's Get Invested Podcast recently. We talked about: The key drivers that create future hotspots The three main phases of growth of a location and when best to invest My thoughts on the secrets to property investment success and we also share our thoughts on the mainstream media and where you really need to get the facts on property instead of the fear mongering fiction. Have a listen https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts/123-terry-ryder-podcast/
Research Tools To Find The Next Hotspot - Webinar reply with Kate Hill Advisable
July 16, 2020 07:56 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBMany locations across Australia are thriving in the current environment. Many of them are key cities, which are strongly Covid-resistant and benefiting from the trend of people leaving the big cities and moving to lifestyle locations, while working remotely. But how do you find these strong, resilient, growth centres of the future? What research tools can you use to pinpoint the best places to buy to tap into the strongest real estate trends? In this well-timed webinar, Hotspotting founder T...
Good News Bulletin - 14 July
July 14, 2020 23:10 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThere's lots of positive news happening in real estate markets across Australia this week.
The Right Places To Buy Now in Sydney
July 13, 2020 01:50 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBSydney is a very big city. There are over 700 suburbs in the Greater Sydney Area. Some, right now, are places to avoid, because of the impacts of Covid-19. But others are thriving. Because of their specific local qualities, they are great places to buy - right now. And we have just published our new FY2021 edition of the Top 5 Sydney Hotspots report to highlight where those places are and why we rate them highly in the current climate. Here’s an example. One of the best ways to gauge how wel...
Good News Bulletin 7 July
July 07, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MB VideoReal estate continues to deliver results that are better than the pessimistic forecasts of economists.
Terry Ryder's Good News Bulletin 30 June
July 01, 2020 00:25 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBHello everyone, and welcome to my Good News Bulletin The latest data about house prices was published today, with the new figures from SQM Research showing that six of the eight capital cities have recorded some level of growth during the month of June. Perth is the leader this month, with its house price index rising 1.3% in June, followed by Darwin with 1%, Canberra with 0.9% and Brisbane with 0.8%. The news media, however, will no doubt focus on the results for the two cities where ...
What is happening in the Melbourne Property Market
June 16, 2020 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBIf the economists had been right, Melbourne property values would have collapsed by now. But they haven’t. Despite all the havoc brought by the pandemic and the economic shutdown, Melbourne real estate has stayed solid. A couple of days ago, SQM Research published its latest Housing Indexes -- which showed that, in May, Melbourne prices for both houses and apartments increased. Only slightly, but in the current circumstances, even the smallest levels of growth are remarkable. Melbourne’s sol...