Episode 5 | Property Investing in SEQ: Where to Buy, What to Avoid & Why with Alister French.
South East Queensland has experienced extraordinary property growth in recent years, but does a booming market automatically make every property a good investment?
In this episode Chad sits down with Alister French, Air Force veteran, strategic buyer's agent and founder of Smart Path Property on the Sunshine Coast. They dive into property investment across South East Queensland and the Sunshine Coast, discussing where Alister sees opportunity, what he actively avoids, and why factors such as land scarcity, future housing supply, rental yield and capital growth can dramatically affect long-term investment performance.
They also discuss where Alister sees value across South East Queensland, population growth and his controversial views on large master-planned developments such as Aura, the potential impact of the 2032 Olympics and common mistakes property investors make.
Outside property, they explore another remarkable part of Alister's journey, building an online audience of more than 10,000 followers in less than a year, reaching hundreds of thousands of people each month. Alister shares what's worked, what hasn't, and some practical lessons for business owners trying to build their own presence through social media.
Whether you're considering your first investment property, expanding an existing portfolio, interested in where the South East Queensland property market could be heading, or how to grow your social media presence, there's plenty to take away from this conversation.
