key factors population, infrastructure and employment. Jonathan Rivera reports on current trends and reveals why Brisbane is a property hotspot. residential property market has revealed a number of trends that only a correction in the market would make clear. The major trend identified, and one that had been largely forgotten, is the notion of time. Residential property is historically a long-term investment class, and those seeking greater gains in a short timeframe may need to wait for the cycle to return. learning, a learning that was not completely understood in the past and saw some markets register above- average growth, and will see markets in the future outpace others. and shows the importance of `place superiority' a concept that demonstrates to developers and purchasers that focusing on product alone may no longer sell as it did in the mid 2000s. Finishes, amenities and views will no longer compensate for developments in marginal locations, and buyers are the first to vote with their wallets. for buyers moving forward and, amid today's new market demands, those regions accommodating a unique formula will dominate the landscape over time. and confident growth, now and into the future. This involves recognising the key fundamentals that investors should seek to secure returns, as well as identifying regions that will be the most desirable to live, work and play in. most desirable locations will be those locations offering `P.I.E.' population, infrastructure and employment. growth usually equates to a healthy and prosperous residential property market. Look for emerging and growing regions, and ask yourself why they are growing. growth is to understand the local employment nodes, increase in rates for rental property. & INVESTMENT useable (existing) infrastructure and amenities are prime areas for residential development and growth. Residential developments are more desirable when infrastructure and amenities are within walking distance or transit accessible. important, as this supports greater population growth and employment opportunity. OPPORTUNITIES & DIVERSITY and centres is fundamental to strong residential growth. Localities well supported by employment generally drive a greater demand for residential dwellings, particularly those located within walking distance of,orreinforcedby,sufficientpublic transport and accessibility. pleased to welcome one of this country's most regarded and awarded property developers, Lend Lease, to our network of education partners. discussed by Jonathan Rivera of Urbis Population, Infrastructure and Employment redevelopment and its first stage, The Green |