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 happen next. In this conversation,

Terry reflects on:

• The origin of Hotspotting
• The philosophy behind forward-looking indicators Being told the business wouldn't work
• The turning point that proved it would
• The importance of independence and integrity
• And why the next chapter is even more exciting than the first
• While we're celebrating 20 years in business, this isn't a look backward.

As Terry says at the end of this interview: "We're only just getting started." If you've followed Hotspotting over the years — thank you. If you're new here — welcome to the next chapter.

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 what's really holding Australia back from building the homes it needs.

If you want straight talk on Australian housing policy, supply shortages, and the future of housing affordability, this episode is worth your time.

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.

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 longer.

If you want a clear, no-spin breakdown of what's really driving inflation in Australia — and what it means for mortgage holders, renters and small businesses — this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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.

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 crisis, rental supply and affordability, this episode is a must listen.

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.

Australia's property markets are set for growth in 2026 – but not in the way most experts think.

In this episode, we dive into the Growth Leaders 2026 report from Hotspotting and Finance Better to uncover which cities and regions are poised for the biggest price increases.

From capital cities to regional hotspots, even the markets thought to be "weaker" are showing strong signs of upward movement. We explore six key metrics that reveal the real drivers behind property value growth – beyond interest rates and media speculation.

Tune in to discover where smart buyers and investors should be looking this year and why the data tells a very different story to the headlines.