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 investor, understanding these principles can change the way you approach the market.

📖 For a deeper dive into the Empirical Formula and how to spot growth areas, explore my book "Why Property Values Rise", available at bookstores and online via Booktopia and Amazon.

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.