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Episode 300: 15 Years On: Property Investment Forecasts Revisited - Hits and Misses

When it comes to investing in property, one question tops the list: Where should you put your money? It's a query that has spurred an entire industry, one ready to provide answers in exchange for your investment. But amidst the vast sea of predictions and expert advice, how can you truly trust their methodology? How many of these experts have endured the test of time, and how many are willing to be held accountable for their past forecasts?

In this episode, we travel back in time and revisit property predictions made 15 years ago. This retrospective analysis will scrutinise which ones hit the mark and what veered off course in the original research. Join us as we unravel the fascinating dynamics of the property market, exploring how our understanding has evolved over the years, all against the backdrop of a rapidly changing real estate landscape.

With us today is the Property Professor himself, Peter Koulizos, and he's willing to be held to account. Walk with us through the maze of property investment insights, uncovering valuable lessons from both successes and missteps of the past. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of property investment and how they can work in your favour.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:12 - Who is Peter Koulizos?

05:23 - Work-from-home trends and their impact on real estate

10:26 - Peter’s analysis of the locations he chose for his research

13:37 - Real estate investing in Perth

23:16 - Real estate investing and market distortion

31:34 - Property market trends and investment strategies

37:08 - Property market trends in Sydney and Melbourne

42:36 - Property investment strategies and local knowledge.

48:52 - Property investment growth and sustainability

53:06 - Australian housing market trends and supply

59:05 - Housing market trends and renovation vs. moving decisions

1:02:42 - Property investment strategies and valuation

1:03:32 - Peter Koulizos’ property dumbo

About Our Guest:

Peter “The Property Professor” Koulizos has recently retired from the position of Program Director of the Master of Property at Adelaide University but continues to teach in the program. He has been teaching in real estate and investment for over 25 years. Peter also personally invests/develops property and currently holds several properties.

Peter researches property markets around the nation, looking for the best suburbs to invest in each capital city. He has published three books; “The Property Professor’s Top Australian Suburbs” and “Property vs Shares” and most recently “The Diary of a Small Developer”, with Margaret Lomas.

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