
Finding Investment-Grade Locations: How to Make Your Property Outperform the Market with Brett Warren
09/16/24 • 37 min
Today we're going to tackle one of the most critical decisions every property investor faces: where to buy.
It’s often said that the three most important factors in property investment are location, location, and location—but what does that really mean?
Not every suburb or street will deliver the kind of growth and returns you’re hoping for.
To truly succeed, you need to be looking at investment-grade locations—those rare spots that consistently outperform the broader market.
I'm joined by Brett Warren, national director at Metropole Property Strategists and an expert who identifies these high-potential areas. Brett has spent years analysing data, spotting trends, and helping investors make smarter decisions.
Today, he shares his insights on what makes a location investment grade, why some areas rise while others stagnate, and how you can position yourself for maximum growth.
So, if you’re tired of mediocre returns and want your investments to stand out, this episode is for you. We’re going to dive deep into the strategies that will help you choose the right locations and set your property portfolio up for long-term success.
Links and Resources:
Brett Warren, National Director of Property at Metropole
Join Brett Warren, Greg Hankinson, Leanne Jopson, and Lachlan Mirams at the Ultimate Property Development Workshop in Melbourne on October 5th – find out more and reserve your spot here
Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.
Shownotes plus more here: Finding Investment-Grade Locations: How to Make Your Property Outperform the Market with Brett Warren
Today we're going to tackle one of the most critical decisions every property investor faces: where to buy.
It’s often said that the three most important factors in property investment are location, location, and location—but what does that really mean?
Not every suburb or street will deliver the kind of growth and returns you’re hoping for.
To truly succeed, you need to be looking at investment-grade locations—those rare spots that consistently outperform the broader market.
I'm joined by Brett Warren, national director at Metropole Property Strategists and an expert who identifies these high-potential areas. Brett has spent years analysing data, spotting trends, and helping investors make smarter decisions.
Today, he shares his insights on what makes a location investment grade, why some areas rise while others stagnate, and how you can position yourself for maximum growth.
So, if you’re tired of mediocre returns and want your investments to stand out, this episode is for you. We’re going to dive deep into the strategies that will help you choose the right locations and set your property portfolio up for long-term success.
Links and Resources:
Brett Warren, National Director of Property at Metropole
Join Brett Warren, Greg Hankinson, Leanne Jopson, and Lachlan Mirams at the Ultimate Property Development Workshop in Melbourne on October 5th – find out more and reserve your spot here
Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.
Shownotes plus more here: Finding Investment-Grade Locations: How to Make Your Property Outperform the Market with Brett Warren
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Future Living: Why Our Buildings Need to Catch Up
Welcome to another episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, and today we're exploring a topic that affects us all: how the way we live has changed.
My guest today, Lucinda Hartley, who has been named one of Australia's 100 most influential women, is a serial founder, technology leader, leading expert in social trends shaping the future of our cities and work, a TEDx speaker, and Chief Growth Officer at Mondas Capital.
Lucinda's written extensively about the disconnect between our evolving lifestyles and our static build environments, so I'd like to discuss how our homes and communities can better adapt to how we live, integrating technology, sustainability and a sense of community into the very fabric of our buildings.
So, whether you're a property investor a homeowner, or just curious about the future of our living, this episode's sure to provide you some valuable perspectives.
Links and Resources:
Lucinda Hartley Urban Strategy Consultant and Chief Growth Officer at Mondus Capital
Subscribe to Lucinda’s blog on Substack here.
Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us
Shownotes plus more here: Future Living: Why Our Buildings Need to Catch Up
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Revealed: The Surprising Truth About Property Profits in 2024 with Dr. Nicola Powell
In today’s show, we discuss Domain's latest Profit and Loss Report with Dr. Nicola Powell, the Chief of Research and Economics at Domain.
In this detailed look at the current state of the property market across the country we explore the key findings from the report, dive into regional disparities, and discuss the impact of economic factors like interest rates and inflation on property profitability.
Links and Resources:
Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us
Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics
Domain’s Profit and Loss Report
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Shownotes plus more here: Revealed: The Surprising Truth About Property Profits in 2024 with Dr. Nicola Powell
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