Summary
THE POWER OF LOCATION “I was getting very popular without having to mix another load of concrete.” — Don Riley, Taken for a Ride INTRODUCTION – WHY LOCATION STILL RULES THE GAME Land has always been the silent powerhouse of wealth. But in modern cities, it does more than just sit quietly under buildings. It grows in value — sometimes explosively — thanks to one crucial factor: infrastructure.
Key Claims
- Akhil Patel Director Akhil is one of the world’s leading experts in economic, financial and property cycles. He has been working with Phillip J Anderson for over a decade to produce unique research that combines an in- depth understanding of business, real estate, and stock market cycles. — confidence: medium
- Darren Wilson Editor in Chief Darren is the former Australian Technical Analysts Association (ATAA) ACT Chapter President, General Manager of Property Sharemarket Economics (PSE), Editor of the Boom Bust Bulletin, Investor and trader according to the 18.6-year Real Estate Cycle. — confidence: medium
Notable Quotes
“THE POWER OF LOCATION “I was getting very popular without having to mix another load of concrete.” — Don Riley, Taken for a Ride INTRODUCTION – WHY LOCATION STILL RULES THE GAME Land has always been the silent powerhouse of wealth.”
“But when the Jubilee Line Extension (JLE) was announced — a new underground rail line linking key areas of London — everything changed.”
“Smart investors buy the land next to them.” The Power of Location - Inspired by Don Riley’s Book “Taken for a Ride” 3 ©2025 Property Sharemarket Economics
LESSONS FROM DON RILEY Here are five timeless principles drawn from Riley’s experience: 1.”