What if everything you’ve been told about interest rates and property crashes is wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Terry Ryder, veteran property researcher, author of Why Property Values Rise and Matter, and founder of Hotspotting. Together, we unpack why Australian property prices keep rising, even when experts predict downturns.

Terry brings four decades of market experience, real data, and proven investor principles. He explains what separates successful portfolio builders from those who stay stuck on the sidelines. This isn’t theory. Instead, it’s a clear roadmap for anyone serious about how to buy your first investment property in Australia and build long-term wealth through real estate.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why property values rise during high interest rate periods
• How to build a strong property investment team
• Where to find high-growth, high-yield locations
• The biggest mistakes new investors must avoid
• How to stay the course through market cycles

Key Moments:
00:00 Why property rises despite high interest rates
02:55 Why crash predictions keep failing
06:33 Are buyer’s agents worth the money?
09:29 Property booms during high-rate periods
12:46 How migrant investors spot opportunity faster
15:55 How Terry would start investing from scratch
19:32 How to avoid costly beginner mistakes
22:44 Can you get cash flow and capital growth?
26:31 Which cities are set to boom in 2026?
30:08 Why all Australian markets are rising
33:30 The supply shortage driving price growth
36:37 Will tighter lending change demand?
40:21 Who’s really behind the housing crisis?
43:11 Final advice for serious investors

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About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

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