In this special founder interview, Terry Ryder shares the story behind Hotspotting — from launching the business in a garage in Maleny in 2006 to becoming one of Australia's most respected independent real estate research platforms.

What sparked the idea?

Why did Terry believe there needed to be a better way to identify property hotspots? And what has been the core principle behind Hotspotting's success for two decades?

Over the past 20 years, Hotspotting has built its reputation on something simple but powerful: We don't just report what has happened — we identify what's likely to happen next. In this conversation,

Terry reflects on:

• The origin of Hotspotting
• The philosophy behind forward-looking indicators Being told the business wouldn't work
• The turning point that proved it would
• The importance of independence and integrity
• And why the next chapter is even more exciting than the first
• While we're celebrating 20 years in business, this isn't a look backward.

As Terry says at the end of this interview: "We're only just getting started." If you've followed Hotspotting over the years — thank you. If you're new here — welcome to the next chapter.