The Property Now Podcast
Welcome to The Property Now Podcast by Buyfair Property Group, your go-to resource for all things related to investing in Australian residential property.
We provide insights, advice, and expert opinions on the current market and the best strategies for becoming a successful property investor. To visit our website, go to www.buyfairproperty.com.au
Our host, Matt Ellul is an experienced real estate expert with 15+ years of time in the industry. His mission is to help every day people navigate the complex world of buying and selling property, from understanding market trends to finding the right financing options.
Tune in each week for the latest news and tips on property investment and start growing your portfolio today.
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The Property Now Podcast
Season 3, Episode 1 - The Two-Speed Surge: Navigating the 2026 Property Landscape
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Welcome back to a brand new season of Property Now Podcast. We’re kicking off 2026 by diving straight into a market that is defying expectations and splitting the nation in two.
In this tight 20-minute season premiere, Buyfair Property Group & Purchase Homes MD, Matt Ellul unpacks the February RBA shock—a 25-basis-point hike to 3.85%—and why inflation is proving stickier than anyone anticipated. Perth and Brisbane are currently in an "unmitigated boom," with Perth's median value now knocking on the door of $1 million.
Opportunities to take advantage of near-future growth may be occurring in Melbourne.
We also cover:
- FHB Schemes 2.0: How the expanded 5% Deposit Scheme (now without income caps in some states) is bringing an estimated 40,000 extra buyers into the market.
- The Shared Equity Shift: Breaking down the Federal Help to Buy scheme and how it’s changing the game for those with a 2% deposit.
- Investor Safe Havens: Why smart money is moving toward "family-friendly" established apartments and high-yield regional hubs like Townsville and Armidale.
- Government Outlook: A look at the $9.3 billion housing support package and why the 1.2 million home target is still hitting a supply-side brick wall.
Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a gap in the fence or an investor pivoting from growth to passive income, this episode provides the essential roadmap for the 2026 property cycle.
2026 Market Snapshot: The Divergence
City | 2026 Forecast Growth | Current Market SentimentPerth | 12.8% | Critical stock shortage; extreme seller's market.
Brisbane | 10.9% | Strong interstate migration; median value nearing $1.1M.
Adelaide | 8.2% | Resilient demand; stock levels 23% below average.
Sydney | 5.8% | Stalling; higher listings finally giving buyers some room.
Melbourne | 6.8% | Recovery phase; best relative affordability in years.
Matt also discusses the evolution of Buyfair Property Group's product range and shares insights into some of the opportunities that Buyfair is offering to Australian Investors.
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