March 11, 2025

How to research real estate like a pro

50 minutes

Researching property is more than just browsing listings—it’s about understanding the broader market, the suburb, and the specific property you're considering. In this episode of The Australian Property Podcast, Owen and Amy break it down into three key categories to help you make informed decisions.

1. The Broader Property Market

Understanding macro trends: capital growth, dwelling types, market strength, and demographics.

Why this matters for home buyers and investors.

Key resources: ABS, CoreLogic, Macrobusiness, Profile.id, and financial news.

Limitations: historical data lag, misleading statistics and market variability.

2. Researching a Suburb

Prices and growth can vary by street, amenities, and dwelling type.

Key factors: shops, cafés, schools, transport, demographics, and rental demand.

How to research: online tools (REA, Domain, Google Maps), spending time in the area, speaking to locals and agents.

3. Researching a Property

Due diligence: Identifying red flags and understanding the true value.

Free checks: Property alignment with your brief, past sales, zoning, overlays, developments, title details, and speaking to your broker.

Next steps: Building inspections, contract reviews, and trade quotes for further assessment.

Tune in to learn how to research property like a pro and make confident decisions in your buying journey

Rask Resources

Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au

Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking

Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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