The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate What Data-Driven Investors Get Wrong (And Right)
With property data becoming increasingly available, investors face a growing challenge: accurately interpreting the numbers. In this episode, Veronica and Chris speak with Matija Djolic, co-founder of HtAG Analytics, to discuss how investors can effectively use property data and avoid common mistakes.
Matija outlines four essential questions investors need to address before making decisions, emphasizing the importance of clearly understanding risk profiles, investment timeframes, and personal objectives. He highlights frequent pitfalls, including chasing short-term gains, misunderstanding suburb-level data, and misinterpreting market "hotspots."
This conversation equips investors with practical insights on responsible data use, clarifying when data can help… and when it might mislead. Whether you're an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, you'll gain valuable strategies for making smarter property decisions in today's data-rich environment.
Episode Highlights
00:00 – Welcome
01:42 – The Origin of HtAG Analytics
03:35 – Key Questions for Property Investment
04:56 – Understanding Risk in Property Investment
12:35 – The Role of Data in Property Markets
15:30 – Challenges of Data Interpretation
17:57 – The Impact of Data Accessibility
24:37 – Strategies for Property Investment
34:11 – Navigating Tricky Real Estate Decisions
34:28 – Connecting with Veronica Morgan's Resources
35:12 – Understanding Property Scarcity and Sales Volume
36:01 – The Role of Data Accuracy in Real Estate
38:04 – Tech and Human Expertise in Real Estate
40:21 – Challenges with Real Estate Transparency
41:55 – The Importance of Personal Touch in Real Estate
43:10 – Buy and Hold vs Transacting Property
44:53 – Key Metrics for Long-Term Property Investment
46:11 – Affordability and Shifting Demographics
51:42 – Compounding Good Decision Making
55:32 – Common Myths in Real Estate
58:04 – Property Dumbo: A Cautionary Tale
About the Guest
Matija Djolic is the co-founder of HtAG Analytics and a leading data analytics coach specializing in the property investment sector. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology, Matija brings over seven years of experience guiding thousands of investors and buyer's agents through the complex maze of market analytics.
Known for his expertise in both qualitative and quantitative pattern recognition, Matija empowers investors to make smarter, data-driven decisions that align with their long-term goals and risk profiles. His practical, no-nonsense approach challenges traditional investment assumptions, encouraging a more nuanced and informed understanding of property analytics.
Connect with Matija
- Website: https://www.htag.com.au/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-matija-djolic-386475152/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matijadjolic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matija.djolic.14/
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