#109 - How to Spot Growth Suburbs Before the Headlines with Luke Metcalf from Microburbs
Description
Most property investors chase trends, headlines, or "bargains" — and underperform.
In this episode of The Australian Property Show, host Tom Haigh is joined by Luke Metcalf, founder of Microburbs, to explore how data-backed decision-making can give you a serious edge in identifying capital growth opportunities.
Luke shares the proven laws of capital growth, reveals the suburb signals most people miss, and explains why smart investors focus on fundamentals — not hype.
If you're serious about building a portfolio that outperforms over time, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to ignore.
Why investors underperform owner-occupiers by 1.5% per year
How to use mean reversion, momentum and mispricing to your advantage
What to look for in a suburb that’s on the cusp of growth
The critical role of livability, supply, and demographic fit
Why data-driven negotiation leads to better deals
How to avoid fool’s gold and overhyped markets
The end-to-end tools you can use to make smarter property decisions
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