Ep. 324: Why ‘Where’s the Next Hotspot?’ Is the Wrong Question to Ask, with Brett Warren скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep. 324: Why ‘Where’s the Next Hotspot?’ Is the Wrong Question to Ask, with Brett Warren

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, a leading buyer’s agent who helps property investors and home buyers cut through the noise and build real, long-term wealth. Bret brings a refreshingly honest take on what’s really driving property growth right now, from Brisbane’s massive run, to Melbourne’s long period of underperformance, and why chasing “hotspots” can be a dangerous game for everyday investors. With affordability pressures rising, regional markets booming, and capital cities moving at different stages of the cycle, Bret explains why fundamentals still matter more than hype and why the most boring property decisions often deliver the best financial outcomes. Instead of chasing short-term sugar hits, Bret shares how smart investors think about land value, owner-occupier demand, long-term compounding, and why international cities continue to outperform over decades, even when they go quiet for a few years. What we cover in this episode: Why Brisbane’s growth cycle has been driven by jobs, not just population How affordability will eventually slow Brisbane’s momentum The difference between investor-driven “sugar hit” markets and owner-occupier-driven growth Why Melbourne may be underperforming now and why that could present opportunity How to think about land value vs land size when choosing investment-grade property Why chasing hotspots can hurt long-term portfolio performance What price points still offer genuine opportunity for investors today How to align your property strategy with your long-term wealth goals (not just short-term growth) LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Website: https://gearedforgrowth.com.au/ Don't miss out on this enriching discussion that could revolutionise your investment journey! 🚀 If you're enjoying the show, subscribe and leave a review to share your feedback and insights. Let's grow together! Here at MCG, we are committed to creating a forum and education series for property owners and investors. We do depreciation differently and offer a set rate for Replacement Cost Estimate reports. A first in the industry. Join our clients saving more on their tax today https://www.mcgqs.com.au/ #GearedForGrowth #PropertyInvesting #PropertyInvestingAustralia #AustralianProperty #RealEstateAustralia #PropertyInvestingAustralia #AustralianPropertyMarket #PropertyPodcast #PropertyStrategy #BuyersAgentAustralia #LongTermInvesting #WealthThroughProperty #BrisbaneProperty #MelbourneProperty