Decoding the property market: how to tell fact from fiction
30 Jan 2025
BackMedian price growth is one of the most frequently cited statistics in real estate investment, but how much can you really rely on it?
Join Momentum Wealth’s Damian Collins and Robin Ram as they delve into the dynamic – and sometimes misleading – world of property data. Together, they reveal the hidden traps behind headline statistics, the nuances of median price growth, and how to dig beneath the surface to make smarter investment decisions.
In the episode, they unpack:
- What the median price really represents and how it’s calculated
- Factors that can distort headline growth figures
- Techniques for getting a more reliable understanding of property data
- Go-to sources for credible property market insights
- Beyond data: the essential factors you need to consider when making investment decisions
- The importance of “on-the-ground” sources and how to use them
Enjoying the podcast? Learn more about the frameworks Damian has used to help thousands of investors build wealth through property in his Amazon best-selling book, Property Investing Roadmap: How to build an income from property for life.
Featuring
Damian Collins
Host, Property Investing Roadmap
Managing Director, Momentum Wealth
Chairman, Westbridge Funds Management
Damian Collins is the Founder and Managing Director of residential property advisory, Momentum Wealth, and Chairman of Australian property funds management company, Westbridge Funds Management. Damian is the author of the Amazon Best Seller, Property Investing Roadmap: How to build an income from property for life and host of the Property Investing Roadmap podcast. He is a well-known advocate across Australia’s real estate industry, previously serving as President of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA) from 2018 to 2022 and as a Director of the Real Estate Institute of Australia. Having been an active property investor himself for over 30 years, Damian continues to apply his extensive experience to help fellow investors grow wealth through direct and syndicated property investments.
Robin Ram
Department Manager – Property Advisory, Acquisition & Research, Momentum Wealth
Beginning his career as a property management assistant and sales representative, Robin has since garnered over two decades of experience in various areas of real estate strategy and management. At the age of 20, Robin became WA’s youngest holder of a triennial license and also holds diplomas in Business Management for Real Estate and Management, along with certifications in Real Estate and Training and Assessment. Robin has a broad skill set and has worked in sales, agency management, training, and business development, including running his own residential-focused office. Now, as the leader of Momentum Wealth’s Property Acquisitions and Research division, he uses proven research methodologies to help identify valuable investment opportunities for the company’s clients.
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The information is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment or financial decisions. Always seek professional advice before deciding whether to invest. This episode's guests are representatives of Momentum Wealth Property Advisory Pty Ltd. Licensed Real Estate and Business Agent in WA RA82976.