#218 Insights from the 2025 PIPA Adviser of the Year on Australia’s Property Market & Investor Strategies

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode of the HalloCasa Podcast, we welcome Matthew Hughes, Managing Director of Capital Property Advisory, recently awarded 2025 PIPA National Property Investment Adviser of the Year, and elected Board Director of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).Matthew shares his journey from buying his first property at 19 to becoming one of the most trusted names in Australian property advisory. We discuss the national property market, the outlook for Victoria and Perth, and practical advice for investors and home buyers in 2025.Key Topics & Timestamps:00:00:50 Introduction00:02:50 About PIPA and Matthew’s role as Board Director00:07:50 Buying his first property at a young age00:09:00 The evolution of the Australian real estate market00:11:00 Tips for home buyers and investors00:12:50 The Real Estate Commission Model in Australia00:15:00 Capital Property Advisory and national focus00:16:30 Why focus on Victoria Real Estate right now00:19:00 About Hunter Capital00:20:40 Market outlook for the coming months00:23:00 Choosing the right real estate professional00:24:00 Important steps in the buying process00:26:00 Contact InformationFeel free to reach out to Matthew here:https://www.cpadvisory.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhughesqpia/