2025’s Most Important Real Estate Trends That Aren’t in the Headlines | Terry Ryder

In this episode, Terry Ryder, founder of Hotspotting, joins us to cut through the noise and talk about what actually drives property growth in Australia. With decades of data-backed insight, Terry explains why local economies, not national headlines, shape the real estate market. We unpack why interest rates are overrated, how infrastructure projects signal future hotspots, and why some of the best opportunities right now are outside the major capitals. Terry also shares why apartments are outperforming in key markets and how first-time investors can make smart moves, without waiting for the “perfect” time.

We also dive into high-growth regions, overlooked suburbs, and why investors need to stop chasing trends and start looking forward.

Episode Takeaways:
✅ Interest rates are overrated. The media overplays interest rates. Most property movements are driven by supply, demand, and economic activity, not RBA decisions.
✅ Never sell too early. Terry’s personal regret: selling great properties too soon. Long-term hold strategies build serious wealth.
✅ Ignore the headlines. Media commentary is often sensational and contradictory. Real research beats clickbait.
✅Western Sydney is booming. The new airport and surrounding economic zone are creating long-term opportunities in once-overlooked suburbs.
✅Timing beats hype. The best growth often happens in markets that currently look flat but have strong fundamentals.

Meet Terry Ryder
Terry Ryder is one of Australia’s leading independent property commentators and the founder of Hotspotting, a research platform helping investors identify high-growth locations before they boom. With a background in journalism, including roles at the Australian Financial Review and Courier Mail, Terry has spent over three decades analysing property trends and exposing market myths. His data-backed insights are regularly featured across major media outlets, and his work empowers everyday investors to make informed, forward-focused decisions. Through Hotspotting, Terry continues to guide thousands of Australians in building successful portfolios based on local economies, infrastructure growth, and real-world fundamentals.

Meet The Property Twins
The Property Twins, Sana and Mona Ali, are identical twins from Sydney who began investing in real estate at 24, building a $5 million portfolio before turning 30. Driven by a lifelong passion for property, they left corporate roles in 2017 to establish Property Twins, a mortgage broking and buyers agency. Their mission is to help Australian professionals achieve home ownership and build wealth through property investments.