Where can property investors still buy Melbourne units under $600,000 with rental yields reaching 7.2%?

In this episode, Steve breaks down three Melbourne suburbs offering very different opportunities for unit investors. Using recent purchases across Richmond/Burnley, Moonee Ponds and Dandenong, he compares blue-chip access, balanced growth and cash flow, and a higher-yield strategy for investors with a greater risk appetite.

Steve also explains what makes a strong unit deal, the construction risks investors often miss and how stale listings can create better opportunities than off-market properties.

0:56 — What Makes a Good Unit Deal?

2:25 — #1 Richmond: Blue-Chip Access

4:05 — #2 Moonee Ponds: Growth and Cash Flow

5:45 — #3 Dandenong: The Higher-Yield Play

7:08 — Finding Value in a Stale Listing

9:12 — Where the Next Opportunities Are

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What should Australian property investors buy in 2026—and does property investing still work after the Budget changes?

In this episode, Steve sits down with mortgage broker and investor Michael Xia to answer the 10 property questions he has been asked most over the past 12 years.

From houses vs units to cash flow, loan structures and whether now is the right time to buy, Michael breaks down how he approaches each decision after building a portfolio of more than 100 properties.

0:49 — Michael Xia’s 10 Most-Asked Property Questions

1:34 — #1 The Best Suburb to Invest In

10:14 — #2 Units vs Houses

18:28 — #3 Off-the-Plan vs Existing Property

24:59 — #4 Cash Flow vs Capital Growth

31:19 — #5 P&I vs Interest-Only

40:14 — #6 Personal Name vs Company or Trust

42:39 — #7 Granny Flat vs Another Property

47:29 — #8 Does Property Investing Still Work?

55:52 — #9 Sell or Hold?

1:03:12 — #10 The Right Time to Buy

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Can a $465K Sydney unit deliver strong cash flow and help build a property portfolio?

In this episode, Steve sits down with investor Justin to unpack how he and his wife returned to the property market after selling their Coolangatta unit and watching prices continue to climb. They discuss why cash flow led them towards units, how they secured an affordable property in Auburn and why Sydney units could still be one of Australia’s most overlooked investment opportunities.

Justin also shares how the right broker and buyer’s agent helped him move past analysis paralysis, act quickly and build a strategy that works around his business and young family

3:13 — Rentvesting vs Buying a Home

4:39 — Why Cash Flow Changed the Strategy

9:58 — Why They Chose a Buyer’s Agent

12:29 — The Auburn Unit Deal

17:09 — Sydney’s Overlooked Unit Market

22:21 — Buying When Others Are Fearful

24:06 — Building the Next Stage of the Portfolio

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Is Sydney's falling property market Australia's next massive investment opportunity?

In this episode, Steve breaks down real-time market data, multi-million dollar house losses in Roseville and Chatswood, and key strategies for high-yield unit investing. And while Brisbane and Perth cool off, smart buyers can leverage declining values across Sydney to secure high-performing residential assets before market sentiment flips.

1:07 — Auction Market Data: Plunging Clearance Rates & Price Drops

4:41 — Case Study 1: High-End Roseville Price Loss

5:42 — Case Study 2: Mid-Tier Chatswood Correction

6:26 — Case Study 3: Unit Investment Risks in Strathfield South

8:01 — Action Plan: Buying Sydney Houses Below Value

9:12 — High-Yield Strategy: 5%+ Margin of Safety

11:08 — Off-The-Plan Warning: Avoid Costly Capital Losses

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Why buy commercial property when a block of units can deliver cash flow, capital growth and the ability to manufacture equity?

In this episode, Steve explains why Australian unit blocks could be one of the best opportunities heading into the next property cycle. Using real unit block deals in Essendon and Geelong, he breaks down the difference between strata-titled and single-title blocks, how investors can finance them and where the hidden value sits.

Moreover, Steve explains why he is cautious about lower-priced commercial property—and why buying units in bulk may offer a stronger alternative.

2:04 — Strata Title vs Single Title Explained

3:52 — Real Deal: A Unit Block in Essendon

5:27 — How Single-Title Blocks Manufacture Equity

7:32 — Real Deal: Eight Units in Geelong

9:22 — A Safer Alternative to Commercial Property?

11:06 — Where the Best Unit Block Opportunities Remain

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Brisbane property prices have fallen for the first time in over three years, and investors are starting to sell. Is the Brisbane property boom ending, or is the market heading for a bigger correction?

After roughly 120% growth since 2019, Steve breaks down the warning signs appearing across Brisbane, why higher-priced homes are being discounted and how recent tax and lending changes have affected demand.

He also explains whether investors should sell, keep holding for stronger rental returns or use their equity to invest elsewhere.

0:34 — How Brisbane Prices Grew 120% Since 2019

3:16 — Brisbane’s First Monthly Decline in 3.5 Years

7:11 — Why Brisbane Rents Could Keep Rising

8:47 — Where Brisbane Could Still Perform

9:49 — Brisbane’s 2026 Outlook: Hold, Sell or Buy Elsewhere?

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Australian property prices are falling, buyers are retreating and the headlines are warning of a deeper market downturn.

In this episode, Steve explains why this fear could create some of the best property investment opportunities of 2026. He breaks down the five property strategies currently on his radar, including discounted houses in Melbourne, Geelong and Sydney, high-yield units, entire unit blocks, commercial property and development sites.

He also reveals which two strategies he is seriously considering, why cash flow now matters more than aggressive growth, and how he plans to invest while competition is low.

1:03 — Australia’s Property Downturn — Prices, Demand and Negative Equity

4:33 — #1 Discounted Houses — Melbourne, Geelong and Sydney Opportunities

5:56 — #2 Scrambled Units — Targeting 5.5–7% Rental Yields

6:57 — #3 Unit Blocks — Multiple Incomes and Manufactured Equity

7:50 — #4 Commercial Property — Why Only A-Grade Assets Make the Cut

8:16 — #5 Development Sites — Finding Value in Large Landholdings

8:48 — The Final Decision — Which Strategies Steve Is Ruling Out

12:07 — The Bigger Lesson — Ignore the Headlines and Find the Right Market

Which Australian city is the best place to invest in property in 2026?

In this episode, Steve ranks Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne based on current value, rental yields, market cycles and long-term growth potential. While forecasts favour Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, Steve’s investor ranking tells a different story. He also explains why falling clearance rates, longer selling periods and a sharp decline in investor lending could create better buying conditions across Australia.

If you are deciding where to buy your next investment property, this episode explains why the best opportunities may be in the markets other investors are avoiding.

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02:10 — Property Price Forecasts to June 2027

06:28 — The A–D Property Market Ranking Framework

07:06 — #6 Canberra: D — Too Expensive for Investors to Hold

07:56 — #5 Adelaide: C — Strong Data, Weak Deal Economics

08:33 — #4 Brisbane: C — Why Steve Would Not Buy Now

09:27 — #3 Perth: C — Strong Market, But Buy Carefully

10:30 — #2 Sydney: B — The Next Buyer’s Market?

12:18 — #1 Melbourne: A — Australia’s Best Value Market

15:27 — Why Contrarian Investors Buy Before the Crowd

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Australian property prices have fallen by as much as 17.7% across some of the country’s most expensive markets.

In this episode, Steve breaks down five discounted suburbs and property markets showing significant weakness since the budget, including Edgecliff, Sorrento, Byron Bay, West End and Cranbourne.

The biggest declines are concentrated at the premium end, but opportunities are also beginning to emerge in Melbourne’s more affordable housing markets. Steve explains what agents are reporting on the ground, why official data may be lagging and how buyers could negotiate on quality properties without settling for main roads or compromised assets.

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00:53 — #1 Edgecliff Units — Prices Down 17.7%

01:19 — #2 Sorrento — The Premium Market Down 16%

02:03 — #3 Byron Bay — Prices Fall 9.6%

02:27 — #4 West End — Brisbane’s Biggest Decline

03:29 — #5 Cranbourne — Discounts Emerging in Melbourne

06:19 — The Five Discounted Markets Recapped

07:11 — Why More Buying Opportunities Could Be Coming

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What does it actually take to build 5 properties in 12 months from $150,000?

In this episode, Steve Ash sits down with mortgage broker Hung Choi to walk through a live portfolio build, deal by deal. A WA beach property bought $100K below market. A Perth subdivision designed to manufacture $400K in equity.

Steve also reveals why the budget has quietly pushed almost every serious investor into units and why Melbourne blue chip suburbs under $600K could be the smartest place to be right now.

If you are looking to build a serious portfolio in 2026, this episode gives you a practical look at exactly where the opportunities are and how to act on them.

0:00 — The $150K Portfolio Blueprint

1:30 — WA Beach Property: Bought $100K Below Market

3:45 — Manufacturing $400K With a Perth Subdivision

6:20 — The 4-Month Settlement Strategy Explained

10:15 — Why Investors Are Switching From Houses to Units

14:30 — Melbourne Units: Up 10% in 3 Months

19:00 — Sydney Luxury Market: Down $1M From Asking

26:00 — Where to Put Your Money Right Now

32:00 — Australia's Best Buying Opportunities Today

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