The Property Couch 569 | Everyone’s an Expert Until the Tide Goes Out: What 44 Years of Data Reveals!
Oct 23, 2025
Delve into 44 years of property data revealing why Brisbane outshines Townsville in long-term growth. The hosts discuss the dangers of chasing quick wins and how tax changes expose market fragility. With insights on regional economic strength, they highlight factors like jobs and population growth that drive housing demand. Beware of buying without due diligence, as investor-driven markets may collapse when conditions shift. Discover the importance of aligning investment strategies to personal profiles and avoiding FOMO.
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Property Is An Inflation Hedge Over Decades
- Australian dwelling values have shown long-term inflation-hedging growth since 1980.
- Property offers technical long-term gains but masks varied market behaviours across regions.
Madoff Metaphor For Market Hype
- Bryce uses the Ponzi/Ponzi metaphor and Bernard Madoff as a cautionary tale.
- He warns that schemes collapse when new buyer inflows stop, exposing those who followed the hype.
Property Markets Are Thin And Easier To Move
- Property markets lack the transparent depth of equity markets, so price formation can be thin and manipulable.
- Small cohorts of buyers (e.g., buyer-agency groups) can materially sway local prices.
