Luke Ryan’s passion for property began in childhood. Raised by parents who were builders, investors, and developers, real estate became part of his DNA early on. Over the years, he immersed himself in a wide range of strategies – subdivisions, rent-vesting, new builds, property sales, Airbnb hosting, co-living setups, and traditional rentals. Each venture added another layer to his experience and understanding of the property landscape.
Interestingly, Luke was once skeptical about the value of buyers agents. He questioned their necessity. But as he deepened his education, his perspective shifted. He came to appreciate just how critical the right guidance can be – long-term impacts of just 1% compounded can make an eye watering change over a 20 to 30 year period.
Outside the property world, Luke built thriving retail tech stores, which now operate under management. His expertise in designing systems, setting KPIs, and creating streamlined reporting structures gave him the freedom to step away from daily operations. More importantly, it sharpened his ability to analyse data, build scalable frameworks, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and simplicity.
Today, Luke leads a team that has analysed over 15,000 suburbs across Australia. They’ve developed proprietary algorithms that predict market trends and have successfully guided clients toward confident, well-informed property investment decisions. His journey from hands-on operator to data-driven strategist is at the core of his approach – practical, methodical, and deeply rooted in real-world results.
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