Australia is one of the most urbanised nations on earth, but how is its population growth reshaping the map?

New data from .id reveals surprising trends across the country's fifty largest cities and towns. Some regional centres are surging ahead while others are slipping behind. The Sunshine Coast has quietly become the fastest growing city in the nation, just ahead of Perth. Geelong, Ballarat and Hervey Bay are rising fast, while places like Whyalla tell a very different story.

Melbourne has overtaken Sydney again, and a small but booming area in Lake Macquarie has broken into the top fifty for the first time.

What do these population shifts reveal about the future of Australia's property market?

And which cities could be the next major investment hotspots?

What do some of the highest rental yields in Australia have in common with some of the biggest property busts?

In this episode, we explore the darker side of high yield towns and why some locations that promise strong returns can become financial traps. From Moranbah to Port Hedland, the history of boom and bust in resource-driven towns is littered with painful lessons.

Why are some towns offering yields above 12 percent while their property values plummet?

What really lies beneath the glossy headlines and impressive statistics?

And why are so many of these markets cheap for a reason?

This episode unpacks the data and the real stories behind twenty towns investors should think twice about.

Why does it now cost nearly a million dollars to build a basic home in Australia?

The latest NAB Residential Property Survey reveals some uncomfortable truths. Construction costs are soaring, government taxes and delays are adding layers of expense, and productivity in the building sector has fallen dramatically over the past 30 years.

Yet investors are still being blamed for rising prices, even though they make up just a quarter of buyers. So what is really driving the housing crisis?

If you want to understand the forces shaping property prices, affordability and supply across the country, and what the media is not telling you, listen to this episode today.

🎙️ Why the Election Won't Fix the Housing Crisis

Australia has voted — but will the Federal Election result change anything for the housing crisis? For real estate consumers, the answer is... probably not.

In this episode, we cut through the political noise and unpack what the election outcome really means for home buyers, investors, renters, and the property industry.

While the re-election of the Albanese Government may provide short-term relief for homeowners, it offers little hope for renters or first-home buyers — because, quite simply, the government still doesn't understand the root causes of the housing crisis.

We discuss: ✅ Why the Greens' wipeout is actually good news for the housing sector ✅ How both major parties have failed to present real solutions ✅ The continuing imbalance between housing demand and supply ✅ And why the promise to build 1.2 million homes is already off-track

We also outline what's actually needed to fix the housing crisis — from tax reform and trade shortages, to meaningful incentives for investors and builders.

If you're tired of the political spin and want to hear what really needs to change, this episode is for you.

This was one of the most highly anticipated and highly attended webinars of the year — and for good reason.

In this exclusive session, Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder and iBuyNew CEO Daniel Petersen explore the powerful impact the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games will have on property markets across South East Queensland.

✔ Learn from case studies of past Olympic host cities, including Sydney, Athens, London, and Tokyo

✔ Discover how infrastructure, population growth, and legacy planning have driven real estate booms

✔ Understand why Brisbane is poised to outperform every other Australian city over the next decade

✔ See the key suburbs and property types set to benefit most

✔ Preview real investment opportunities in Kangaroo Point and Milton, Brisbane Whether you're a first-time investor or building a portfolio, this session will help you understand why the time to act is before the Olympic flame is lit.

🔗 Book a 1:1 discovery session with the iBuyNew team to discuss tailored investment options: https://calendly.com/d/crbh-mzr-ztc/brisbane-olympic-investment-opportunity

For more information on iBuyNew and to connect with Dan and his team, you can visit: www.ibuynew.com.au

🎙️ Perth Property: Boom or Bust? Cutting Through the Noise

In the confusing world of real estate commentary, how do you know who to trust?

In this episode, we unpack the conflicting headlines surrounding the Perth property market — with some claiming the boom is still raging, while others say it's well and truly over. So, who's telling the truth?

We expose the dangerous influence of vested interests in property media and explain why so much of what gets published is little more than PR spin. You'll hear why independent analysts from CoreLogic (Cotality), PropTrack, and Domain are painting a very different picture from industry groups like REIWA — and why that matters to you as a property investor or buyer.

We also share Hotspotting's current view on Perth and Western Australia: ✔️ Why the broader Perth boom has likely peaked ✔️ Where genuine opportunities still exist (think apartments and key regional hubs) ✔️ And why you should always dig deeper than the headlines

This is a must-listen for anyone serious about making informed real estate decisions — and tired of being misled by hype.

🎙️ The Positive Cashflow Property Myth Busted

Think high interest rates mean goodbye to positive cashflow? Think again. In this episode, we break down why smart investors are still finding strong cashflow opportunities right now across Australia.

We explore the truth behind the long-held myth that you can't have high rental yields and capital growth — and reveal why this old idea no longer holds water. From booming regions like South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland, to overlooked gems like Darwin (the nation's most affordable capital), there are markets offering:

✅ Affordable entry prices ✅ Gross yields above 6% (and even 7%+) ✅ Strong prospects for capital growth

We also talk about how attached dwellings — like units and townhouses — are emerging as serious contenders for investors looking for strong returns, lifestyle appeal, and lower maintenance.

Tune in to discover why the trifecta of affordability, yield, and growth is more achievable than ever — and why our Top 10 Positive Cashflow Hotspots report is flying off the shelves.

Government support for first-home buyers always seems to spark the same criticism: that it drives up prices and does more harm than good. But where's the evidence?

In this episode, we unpack the recurring claims that FHB schemes like deposit guarantees and grants inflate property values — and ask why these arguments persist despite a lack of supporting data.

We explore how media narratives often miss the mark, focusing blame on young buyers instead of tackling the real issues: supply constraints, high construction costs, and planning bottlenecks.

If helping first-home buyers is always the "wrong move," what's the alternative?

In this episode:

• The myth that FHB support causes price spikes

• What the data actually says (and doesn't say)

• Why the supply-side crisis is the real problem

• How policy debates are missing the point

This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered whether helping first-home buyers is hurting the market — and wants an evidence-based perspective instead of a political spin.

After several years of standout growth, Perth's housing market is starting to cool — but that doesn't mean it's headed for a fall. In this episode, we break down the latest indicators showing that Perth's price growth has slowed, even as the state's economy remains one of the strongest in the country.

We also look beyond the capital to Regional WA, where several markets continue to perform strongly, and explore what investors should watch for next.

In this episode:

• Why Perth's growth has passed its peak

• The latest data on price movement and sales activity

• How strong economic fundamentals are supporting WA markets

• Opportunities that still exist in units and regional areas

If you're tracking the next move in WA's property cycle, this episode gives you the data and context to stay ahead.

Scapegoating has become Australia's unofficial national sport — and nowhere is this more obvious than in the commentary surrounding our housing crisis.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the latest wave of finger-pointing, where so-called NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) and Baby Boomers are being blamed for everything from unaffordable housing to stalled development.

But is the narrative that older Australians are refusing to downsize or that local residents are blocking new homes actually backed by evidence? Or is it a convenient distraction from deeper, more uncomfortable truths?

Tune in as we cut through the noise, challenge the conventional media narrative, and call for a more honest, evidence-based conversation about housing supply, planning, and political accountability.

Key topics covered:

• The myth of downsizing as a supply solution

• How NIMBY scapegoating distracts from systemic problems

• Why development isn't happening in many suburbs — and it's not because of residents

• The true barriers to building new homes in Australia

• What needs to change for real housing reform to happen

If you're tired of the blame game and ready for a more informed look at the housing crisis, this episode is for you.