In Part 1 of our catch up with regular guest Terry Ryder (founder Hotspotting.com.au) he tells Elizabeth how he came to Australia to play rugby but ended up pioneering research-based real estate journalism at the Australian Financial Review; before becoming a real estate specialist and consultant. His success over 35 years is based on a deep understanding of the diverse real estate markets across Australia, and a desire to provide real information to industry and consumers.