My Next Property

Steve Ash breaks down the Australian property market outlook for 2026 — cutting through the fear around interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and the AI job threat to show where the real opportunity is right now on My Next Property. The market is splitting in two, and which tier you invest in will make or break your 2026 strategy. Steve goes deep on two contrasting markets — Perth's momentum-driven growth and Melbourne's undervalued comeback — and reveals the three data points he uses to spot a city at the start of its cycle. If you've been sitting on the fence waiting for the perfect time to buy, Steve makes the case for why that thinking could cost you. 1:45 Interest Rate Impact: How Borrowing Power Is Falling 4:49 The Two-Tiered Market Thesis — High End vs. Affordable 8:16 Perth Deep Dive — Momentum Play & Equity Growth Targets 11:10 Melbourne Deep Dive — 3 Data Points to Spot the Cycle 14:24 How to Be a Contrarian in a Scary Market 15:24 Answering the 4 Big Investor Objections Right Now 18:00 Real Deal Example: Lowball Offer Strategy in Point Cook 19:30 2026 Summary & Warren Buffett's Timeless Rule If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Hung Choy, Principal of Strategic Brokers, is back on My Next Property with Steve Ash, and this time he's putting his money where his mouth is. Starting with just $150,000 in a trust, Hung is building a property portfolio from scratch in real time, with a goal of generating $150K in net passive income with none of his own money left in it. Hung breaks down exactly how he bought his first property in Perth $200,000 below market value, how he's already refinanced and pulled equity within two months of settling, and the step-by-step snowball strategy he's using to get to five properties in 24 months — without injecting another dollar of personal income. Follow along as one of Australia's sharpest mortgage brokers proves the formula live. 2:19 - Why the First Property Is Always the Hardest (And How Hung Cracked It) 3:08 - The Perth Deal: Bought $200K Below Market Value — Here's Why It Was Missed 7:04 - From 7.44% Interest to Low 6%: The Refinance Strategy That Changes Everything 11:40 - The Equity Strip Explained: How to Fund Deal #2 Without Spending a Cent 13:23 - Where Property #2 Is Going: Perth Again or Melbourne Units? 19:34 - When to Sell (And When Not To): The Strategy Most Investors Get Wrong 22:05 - The End Game: Pivoting Into Commercial Property With a 90% Lend 30:20 - Simple Beats Fancy Every Time: The Core Formula Hung Will Repeat 33:13 - How to Follow the Journey + How to Reach Hung's Team If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Hung Choy, founder of Strategic Brokers — one of Australia's largest investment mortgage broking firms — sits down with Steve Ash on My Next Property to break down exactly what smart investors are doing right now. From why negative news in the media is your biggest buying signal, to the hidden goldmine sitting inside Sydney's low-to-medium-rise units — Hung unpacks the value investing framework driving his clients' results today. He also shares a live case study he's running himself: starting with just $150K in a fresh trust and building a 10-property portfolio from the ground up, with every step documented on camera. If you've been wondering whether you've missed the boat — Hung's answer might surprise you. 2:16 — The Market Right Now: Fear, Rate Rises & Opportunity 7:14 — What to Actually Look for in a Mortgage Broker 20:21 — The Hidden Value Play: Sydney Units Under $500K 23:42 — How to Spot Gentrification Before the Data Does 28:30 — Trusts vs Personal Names: Structuring Your Portfolio 35:15 — "You Haven't Missed the Boat" — Debunking the Property Clock 39:16 — The $150K Live Case Study: Building 10 Properties From Scratch If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode, Steve breaks down exactly how to apply Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham's value investing principles to the Australian property market. From identifying undervalued suburbs and asset types to spotting distressed sellers and lazy agents, this episode gives you a practical, research-backed blueprint for buying property below market value. Whether you're hunting for units at a 58% discount to houses in Sydney, targeting Melbourne's underperforming suburbs, or exploring unit block deals where you can manufacture $600K in equity at entry, Steve covers the full playbook — macro, suburb, and micro level .This is value investing applied to real estate, and it's one of the most actionable frameworks you'll find anywhere. 1:00 — The Chocolate Bar Analogy: What Value Investing Actually Means 3:15 — The Elastic Band Theory: How Mean Reversion Works in Real Estate 4:20 — Melbourne vs Brisbane: Where the Real Value Is Right Now 6:45 — Suburb-Level Value: Ripple Effect & Undervalued Pockets in Melbourne 8:00 — Micro-Level Strategy: How to Buy Houses Below Comparable Sales 11:47 — Finding Lazy Agents: A Contrarian Tactic That Actually Works 12:44 — Unit Block Investing: Manufacturing $600K Equity at Entry 14:52 — House & Land Packages: The Advanced Play for Cycle-Savvy Buyers 16:26 — Summary: The Full Value Investing Framework Across All Levels If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Steve Ash sits down with Andrew Hadjidemetri, founder of AFMS Group, to unpack one of the most real and practical property investment journeys you'll hear. Andrew bought his first unit at 19, built a portfolio of nine properties, and launched his brokerage from the back of his car. Six years later, AFMS Group has helped over 500 families and boasts a 98–99% loan approval rate. From the rent vest vs. owner-occupier debate to the #1 mistake investors make when trying to scale, Andrew shares the exact mindset and finance strategies his most successful clients use to build wealth through property. If you want to understand how to actually use a mortgage broker to map a five-year credit plan — not just get one loan — this episode is essential viewing. 0:43 — Buying at 19: Migrant Family, Dinner Table Lessons & First Unit 2:27 — CBA to Westpac: What Working in the Banks Taught Him About Property 5:11 — Why He Left Banking to Start AFMS Group From His Car 6:47 — The #1 Trait of His Most Successful Property Investor Clients 8:43 — His 9-Property Portfolio: The Full Journey & Key Deals Revealed 13:29 — Rent Vest vs. Owner Occupier: The Honest Breakdown 17:26 — The Lifestyle Trap: Why More Clients Are Renting in Bondi Instead of Building Wealth 21:18 — AFMS Group's Edge: Speed, 98–99% Approval Rate & 5-Year Credit Mapping 25:33 — The Biggest Mistake Investors Make When Trying to Scale 29:14 — Next Goals: Top 10 Broker, Commercial Property & What's Next If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Units are the most undervalued asset class in Australian property right now! In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash reveals why house-to-unit price discounts have blown out to 57% in Sydney, 42% in Melbourne, and 37–38% in Brisbane and Perth — and why every property investor in Australia needs to be paying attention in 2025–2026. He covers the full unit investing playbook: which cities have the biggest arbitrage opportunity, what types of units to buy (and what to avoid entirely), how to read a strata report, and why the cash flow math on units right now stacks up better than houses in most markets. Plus, we run the actual numbers — comparing 2 Melbourne houses vs 10 units at the same cost, and the results are hard to argue with. If you're serious about building a property portfolio in 2025–2026, this episode is essential watching. If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

The rules of trust lending just changed — and if you're building a property portfolio in Australia, you need to know what happened! In this episode of My Next Property, expert mortgage broker Andrew Hadjidemetri from AFMS Group breaks down exactly how investors were using trust structures to bypass serviceability restrictions, and why the major banks — including Macquarie, CBA, and ANZ — shut it down from October 2025. Andrew explains who's most affected, what the new lending policies look like across the Big Four, and what strategies actually still work for growing a multi-property portfolio under the new rules. Whether you're just starting out or already scaling, this is essential knowledge for navigating the current lending landscape. 0:00 — The Trust Lending Strategy Explained 4:10 — Gaming the System: Stuffing Offset Accounts Before Reports 5:04 — What Triggered the Banks to Act in October 2025 12:53 — What the New Policies Look Like: CBA, ANZ, Westpac, NAB & Macquarie 16:26 — What Building a Portfolio Now Actually Looks Like 18:01 — How Open Banking Is Making It Harder to Hide Spending 19:54 — 3 Quality Properties vs 15 Cheap Ones: Andrew's Take 22:11 — Final Tips: Get a Good Accountant & a Good Broker If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast? Where would you buy in 2026? In this episode, Steve breaks down the headline numbers, population growth forecasts, 2032 Olympic tailwinds, and infrastructure pipelines driving both markets. With median house prices now sitting above $1 million in each region, knowing where to put your money matters more than ever. Steve goes suburb-by-suburb, comparing Bigger Waters on the Gold Coast against Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast — revealing which market has stronger deal economics, tighter vacancy rates, and the better entry point for investors right now. Whether you're eyeing a house or a boutique unit play, this episode gives you a data-driven framework to make the call. 0:00 — Steve's Bold Claim: One clear winner between the two coasts 2:51 — Headline Numbers Side-by-Side — Median prices & vacancy rates for both coasts 3:50 — Sunshine Coast Deep Dive — Population forecasts, $5B health precinct, Olympic tailwinds 5:20 — Gold Coast Deep Dive — 400 new residents per week, 10% economic growth, $60B infrastructure 7:00 — The Real Risks — Price points, cycle timing, and where the opportunity still exists 8:31 — Steve's Gold Coast Pick: Bigger Waters — Data breakdown (yield, vacancy, owner-occupier %) 10:21 — Steve's Sunshine Coast Pick: Sippy Downs — Why this education-driven suburb stacks up 11:41 — The Verdict — Which coast wins and exactly where Steve would put his money today If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash reveals the five Australian areas he believes investors should avoid in 2026. From Melbourne's oversupplied high-rise towers to Sydney's defect-plagued apartment blocks, Steve breaks down exactly why these "affordable" investments could trap your portfolio. He also makes two bold contrarian calls on areas that will grow in 2026 — but argues the long-term risk far outweighs the short-term gain. Whether you're a first-time investor or scaling your portfolio, this episode is essential viewing before making your next move. 1:24 — #1: Melbourne Towers — Why Docklands & Southbank are investor traps 4:24 — #2: Sydney Towers — Homebush's defect crisis & six-figure special levies 6:18 — #3: House & Land in North Melbourne — 10%+ vacancy rates & zero scarcity 8:25 — #4: Far North Queensland — Townsville's 70% boom & the mining town warning 12:10 — The Port Hedland precedent — When a boom turns into negative equity 13:52 — #5: Darwin & Palmerston — The most controversial call (20–40% growth, but...) 18:32 — Full recap — All 5 areas summarised with Steve's final verdict If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash sits down with Michael Xia - founder of Mortgage Channel, 100+ property portfolio owner, and one of Australia's most experienced property investors - to break down his exact strategy for building a $100M portfolio from scratch. Michael reveals why he's now buying old red brick units in Sydney for as low as $435K (cheaper than Brisbane!), why Melbourne's bottom was Australia Day 2024, and how the boring "rinse and repeat" approach to property investing beats flashy strategies every time. Whether you're a first-time buyer trying to break into the market or an experienced investor hunting for the next contrarian play, this episode is packed with actionable insights on market cycles, cash flow strategy, and why diversification might actually be hurting your returns. 0:00 — Meet the man who built a $100M portfolio from scratch 5:36 — Why Michael never diversifies (and what Warren Buffett taught him) 9:47 — How he became the street-level expert agents call first 13:50 — Regional vs capital city: Why Townsville is a trap at $650K 17:08 — Melbourne has bottomed — the suburbs already moving 21:00 — $435K Sydney units: The play he says is bigger than Logan 34:57 — The $2.5M to $150K passive income blueprint (on paper) 44:44 — It's all a game of inflation: The debt erosion theory 52:04 — What's next for Michael & how to reach Mortgage Channel If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down 5 suburbs in Tasmania with median prices between $377K-$580K, vacancy rates under 1.5%, and yields hitting 5-5.5%. Tasmania is emerging as one of Australia's most exciting property investment opportunities heading into 2026. With a new AFL team (Tasmanian Devils), major stadium development at Macquarie Point, $2.1 billion in data centre investments, and hospital expansions across the state, the infrastructure tailwinds are impossible to ignore. If you're looking for houses under $600K with strong cash flow and equity growth potential, this is essential viewing. 0:00 - Introduction: Why Tasmania is suddenly on every investor's radar 2:47 - #1 Glenorchy (Hobart): $580K median, 0.9% vacancy – Steve's top pick 3:48 - #2 Newnham (Launceston): $535K with 70% owner-occupier rate 4:48 - #3 Ravenswood: Tasmania's cheapest at $409K with 5.4% yield 5:41 - #4 East Devonport: 22% growth last year, 0.6% vacancy 6:51 - #5 Shorewell Park (Burnie): $377K median – ultra-affordable entry 7:58 - Full Suburb Recap: Quick comparison of all 5 areas 9:03 - The Buying Window: Why the first 6 months of 2026 is critical If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down the five timeless wealth-building principles from "The Richest Man in Babylon" and reveals how he applied them to build an 8-figure property portfolio. Steve explains why becoming a millionaire is "extremely easy" in theory but hard in practice, drawing parallels to fitness and discipline. From the 10% savings rule to protecting your portfolio with $10K buffers per property, these are the foundational habits every property investor needs before buying their first (or next) investment. 0:00 — Why becoming a millionaire is "extremely easy" (in theory)2:13 — Rule #1: Pay yourself first — the 10% savings rule 3:20 — Rule #2: Spend smart — what you CAN control 4:16 — Rule #3: Invest wisely — Warren Buffett's $1M bet 5:11 — Rule #4: Protect your wealth — the $10K buffer strategy 7:01 — Rule #5: Invest in yourself — the compounding skill most people miss 8:43 — Full framework recap — the 5 principles summarised If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down why Geelong is Australia's hottest regional property market right now. With 9.3% of all net internal migration (beating the Sunshine Coast), population growth projected at 35-45% by 2041, and vacancy rates sitting at just 1%, the fundamentals are undeniable. Whether you're a first-time investor looking for affordable entry or wanting premium growth potential, this episode maps out exactly where to buy, what to avoid (watch out for that reactive sandy soil), and why Geelong could mirror what happened to the Sunshine Coast. 0:00 — Why Geelong is leading Australia's internal migration2:38 — $1B infrastructure pipeline transforming the region4:30 — Suburb #1: Belmont — The sweet spot ($609K median)6:55 — Suburb #2: Corio — Entry-level gentrification play ($450K)11:03 — Suburb #3: Highton — Premium growth with 9/10 socioeconomic rating14:25 — The supply squeeze: Why locals aren't selling If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Is a house and land package really a smart investment, or a costly trap? In this episode, Steve and Theo break down why new house and land developments often fail to deliver capital growth, using real examples like Sydney's Leppington area where $1.2M properties have stagnated for 3 years. They reveal how developer-controlled supply kills your equity potential and what the Facebook ads promising easy wealth won't tell you. If you're considering a house and land package as your first investment property, this episode is essential viewing! 0:00 - The Investment Trap Nobody Warns You About2:45 - The Supply Problem: Why Developer Control Kills Your Growth4:08 - $1.2M Case Study: Leppington's 3-Year Stagnation8:50 - Melbourne's Danger Zones: Tarneit, Wyndham & Truganina12:45 - The Only 2 Things That Could Make It Work16:45 - Why This Kills Your Ability to Scale?If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

What will Australian house prices do in 2026? In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down his 2026 property market predictions based on proprietary research and industry data. He reveals which markets are set to outperform next year and the critical factors driving prices including interest rate cuts, population growth, and first home buyer grants.Steve also shares a crucial warning for investors chasing hot markets: why buying at the top of the cycle could be a costly mistake, and where he's personally finding value right now. Whether you're eyeing Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne or regional areas like the Sunshine Coast, this episode gives you the data-backed insights you need to make smarter property decisions in 2026.0:00 – 2026 property market predictions revealed2:00 – 2025 city-by-city results: Perth 12%, Brisbane 12%, Darwin 17%, Melbourne -5%6:04 – Interest rate cuts coming: RBA outlook for 20268:49 – Population surge: 500K+ migrants driving demand14:12 – 2026 forecasts by city: Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne outlook22:18 – Queensland hotspots: Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast predictions24:09 – Warning: Don't chase the cycle – why I'm buying for value, not momentum If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

While everyone's chasing Brisbane and Perth, savvy investors are quietly discovering Canberra's hidden potential. In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down why the nation's capital could be Australia's most underrated property market right now. With bulletproof government employment, ultra-tight vacancy rates, and suburbs showing early signs of momentum, Canberra offers something most hot markets can't: stability with upside. From the affluent owner-occupier pockets of Wanniassa and Conder to the strategic NSW border play of Queanbeyan (with 10.4% growth in the last 12 months), this episode is packed with real data and actionable insights.If you're priced out of Brisbane or looking for your next portfolio addition, this could be the opportunity hiding in plain sight. 0:00 – Why nobody's talking about Canberra (and why they should be)2:55 – The biggest CON of investing in Canberra (leasehold & holding costs)3:55 – Wanniassa: 81.9% owner-occupiers & 12.5 year hold periods5:56 – Conder: Affordable entry with granny flat potential8:41 – The "cheat code" suburb: Queanbeyan (freehold land, no ACT fees)11:15 – Queanbeyan's 10.4% growth in the last 12 months13:10 – Steve's final verdict: Is Canberra worth it? If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

In this episode of My Next Property, Steve Ash sits down with Kurt from Blue Collar Money to break down a powerful three-step blueprint for young Australians to build a property portfolio in their early 20s. They discuss why Melbourne is the smart buy right now, the rent-vesting mindset shift, why avoiding "dumb purchases" like financed cars is critical, and how changing the conversations at the smoko table can transform an entire generation of blue-collar workers into property investors. Whether you're a tradesperson, FIFO worker, or anyone in their 20s with savings and ambition, this episode gives you the exact roadmap to start building wealth through property. 2:30 - Kurt's story: Mining worker to $3.5M portfolio by his 30s 5:45 - Step 1: Rent-vesting — why avoiding owner-occupier changes everything 7:40 - Step 2: The Melbourne play — $700K house using 95% LVR 10:00 - Step 3: Stacking the next deposit on $10K/month income 15:50 - Real case study: Young Tom's path from $0 to $1.7M at age 24 21:00 - The guarantor hack: Using parents' equity for 100% lending 28:00 - Kurt's early mistakes: Off-the-plan disasters and lessons learned 33:00 - The 90% rule: Why mindset beats strategy every time 39:00 - Final takeaway: Education, action, and playing the long game If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

This Queensland town is set to boom! And the numbers are already stacking up. In this episode, we unpack Townsville's explosive property market with boots-on-the-ground insights from buyer's agent Kurt. From the $35K entry point strategy making first home buyers competitive, to the hidden flood zone risks that could blow out your insurance to $5,000+ per year, this episode breaks down what's really happening in North Queensland property. If you're considering investing in regional Queensland or want to understand what drives these fast-moving markets, this is essential viewing. 0:00 — Introduction: Townsville's 80-100% growth explained3:07 — The $700K scheme cap driving Townsville's "second wind"6:06 — $35K entry strategy making first home buyers competitive8:32 — Flip play warning: How to spot overpriced properties9:22 — Flood zone trap: The hidden cost that kills your returns14:29 — Mackay & Rockhampton: Why mining towns are risky16:59 — Boom-bust lessons from Gladstone, Moranbah & Port Hedland HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Sydney's 2000 Olympics saw property prices surge 60% in the lead-up, nearly double the national average. Now Brisbane is next. In this episode, Steve Ash breaks down exactly what happened before and after the Sydney Games, and how those same patterns could play out for Brisbane 2032. From the M4 extension transforming Western Sydney to suburbs like Auburn and Parramatta outperforming, history reveals a clear playbook for Olympic city investing. Whether you're a first home buyer or seasoned investor, this is the Brisbane Olympics thesis you need to understand. 0:00 – Sydney Olympics saw 60% property growth - could Brisbane repeat it? 5:06 – The suburbs that outperformed: Auburn, Parramatta, Ryde 7:00 – Brisbane's major projects: Cross River Rail, Victoria Park Stadium 9:29 – The specific suburbs Steve is watching for Brisbane 2032 11:38 – Why Petrie is a sleeper suburb (22km north with fast train access) 12:25 – Logan's transformation: from affordable to almost million-dollar suburbs 13:45 – Key difference: Brisbane has tighter stock and lower vacancy than pre-2000 Sydney 16:11 – Walking the suburbs: Brisbane's transformation from sleepy town to vibrant city 19:08 – Regional venue spread — why Brisbane could outperform Sydney's model If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/

Steve Ash sits down with Kurt to reveal why Trinity Beach has emerged as the standout opportunity, with median prices hitting $1M after starting at $500K in 2019, while southern suburbs like Edmonton surged 88% in the same period. Discover why the price gap is closing, what $750K can buy you in Trinity Beach today, and why this landlocked coastal corridor between the rainforest and reef is attracting Melbourne investors fleeing traffic for 20-minute commutes. From supply constraints and rental market tightness (40+ groups competing for properties) to strategic suburb picks like Smithfield, Kewarra Beach, and Palm Cove, this episode breaks down exactly where to invest in a market that still has room to grow. 0:00 - Introduction: Why We’re Deep Diving Cairns 1:28 - Interstate Migration Boom: Melbourne to “Keen Time” 2:05 - Infrastructure Advantage: 7th Biggest Airport, 10 Flights Daily 3:03 - Supply Crisis: Northern Beaches Landlocked Between Rainforest & Reef 3:48 - The Price Gap Is Closing: Trinity Beach vs Edmonton Growth Comparison 4:12 - Trinity Beach: $500K to $1M (58% Growth vs Edmonton’s 88%) 5:08 - Population & Visitor Economy: 300K Region + 50K Daily Tourists 9:16 - Rental Market Reality: 40+ Groups Competing Per Property 14:22 - Where To Buy With $750K: Trinity Beach 3x2 Strategy 15:25 - Suburb Breakdown: Smithfield, Kewarra Beach, Palm Cove Options 16:22 - Why Trinity Beach Over Other Suburbs: 2019 Benchmark Analysis 18:09 - Cairns vs Other Regional Markets: Still Room To Grow 18:37 - Kurt’s Own Investment: $695K to $800K in 10 Months If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Request Your FREE Strategy Session 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/request-a-free-strategy-session/ 🏠 My Buyer's Agency 👉 ⁠https://www.propertystrats.com.au/