What Data-Driven Investors Get Wrong (And Right)

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With property data becoming increasingly available, investors face a growing challenge: accurately interpreting the numbers. In this episode, Veronica and Chris speak with Matija Djolic, co-founder of HtAG Analytics, to discuss how investors can effectively use property data and avoid common mistakes.

Matija outlines four essential questions investors need to address before making decisions, emphasizing the importance of clearly understanding risk profiles, investment timeframes, and personal objectives. He highlights frequent pitfalls, including chasing short-term gains, misunderstanding suburb-level data, and misinterpreting market "hotspots."

This conversation equips investors with practical insights on responsible data use, clarifying when data can help… and when it might mislead. Whether you're an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, you'll gain valuable strategies for making smarter property decisions in today's data-rich environment.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Welcome

01:42 – The Origin of HtAG Analytics

03:35 – Key Questions for Property Investment

04:56 – Understanding Risk in Property Investment

12:35 – The Role of Data in Property Markets

15:30 – Challenges of Data Interpretation

17:57 – The Impact of Data Accessibility

24:37 – Strategies for Property Investment

34:11 – Navigating Tricky Real Estate Decisions

34:28 – Connecting with Veronica Morgan's Resources

35:12 – Understanding Property Scarcity and Sales Volume

36:01 – The Role of Data Accuracy in Real Estate

38:04 – Tech and Human Expertise in Real Estate

40:21 – Challenges with Real Estate Transparency

41:55 – The Importance of Personal Touch in Real Estate

43:10 – Buy and Hold vs Transacting Property

44:53 – Key Metrics for Long-Term Property Investment

46:11 – Affordability and Shifting Demographics

51:42 – Compounding Good Decision Making

55:32 – Common Myths in Real Estate

58:04 – Property Dumbo: A Cautionary Tale

About the Guest

Matija Djolic is the co-founder of HtAG Analytics and a leading data analytics coach specializing in the property investment sector. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology, Matija brings over seven years of experience guiding thousands of investors and buyer's agents through the complex maze of market analytics.

Known for his expertise in both qualitative and quantitative pattern recognition, Matija empowers investors to make smarter, data-driven decisions that align with their long-term goals and risk profiles. His practical, no-nonsense approach challenges traditional investment assumptions, encouraging a more nuanced and informed understanding of property analytics.

Connect with Matija

Website: https://www.htag.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-matija-djolic-386475152/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matijadjolic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matija.djolic.14/

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Chapters

1. What Data-Driven Investors Get Wrong (And Right) (00:00:00)

2. The Origin of HtAG Analytics (00:01:42)

3. Key Questions for Property Investm (00:03:35)

4. Understanding Risk in Property Investment (00:04:56)

5. The Role of Data in Property Markets (00:12:35)

6. Challenges of Data Interpretation (00:15:30)

7. The Impact of Data Accessibility (00:17:57)

8. Strategies for Property Investment (00:24:37)

9. Navigating Tricky Real Estate Decisions (00:34:11)

10. Understanding Property Scarcity & Sales Volume (00:35:12)

11. The Role of Data Accuracy in Real Estates (00:36:01)

12. Tech and Human Expertise in Real Estate (00:38:04)

13. Challenges with Real Estate Transparency (00:40:21)

14. Importance of Personal Touch in Real Estate (00:41:55)

15. Buy and Hold vs Transacting Property (00:43:10)

16. Key Metrics for Long-Term Property Investment (00:44:53)

17. Affordability and Shifting Demographics (00:46:11)

18. Compounding Good Decision Making (00:51:42)

19. Common Myths in Real Estate (00:55:32)

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