Decoding property data

Host Damian Collins sits down with Brendon Ptolemy, Managing Director at Herron Todd White (WA/NT), to unpack property data in a way that’s practical, grounded and genuinely useful when making buying and investment decisions.

With more than 30 years’ experience in property valuation and market analysis, Brendan explains why different data providers report different numbers, what sits behind the statistics, and how buyers and investors should interpret the data without being misled by headlines.

Guided by listener questions, this episode explores individual property data versus broader market trends, valuation methodologies, growth figures, and why context is more important than any single metric when assessing value in today’s market.

What you’ll learn:

• Why different property data providers report different median prices for the same market.
• The difference between instant data, rolling medians and valuation-based models
• Which property statistics matter most – and which ones are just noise
• How to interpret suburb-level data when sales volumes are low
• Why checking actual sale prices beats relying on agent talk or media headlines
• How valuers assess land value versus building value
• The different types of valuations and how banks decide which one you’ll receive
• Why buyers should consider valuations earlier in the purchase process
• How to compare homes with different sizes, layouts, bedrooms and bathrooms
• The effect of location factors such as busy roads and secondary streets on value
• Common mistakes buyers and developers make when assessing feasibility
• Why finish quality and design play a huge role in end property values

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The information shared on Property Investing Roadmap is general in nature and doesn’t take into account your individual circumstances. It is provided 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 Finance Pty Ltd. Australian Credit Licence 384632.