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Is Perth better than Melbourne for property investing in 2026?
This episode dives deep into one of the biggest debates Australian property investors are facing right now.
Redom and Adi go head-to-head, with Redom backing Perth and Adi defending Melbourne, breaking down:
๐ Economic diversification vs concentration risk
๐ Boom-and-bust cycles vs long-term stability
๐ Yield vs capital growth
๐ Supply & demand pressures heading into 2026
๐ Government spending, population growth and migration trends
Rather than giving a simple answer, this episode helps you understand which city suits YOUR investing strategy, where you are in your journey and how timing changes everything.
Whether youโre chasing:
๐ Strong yields and tight vacancy rates
๐ Counter-cyclical growth opportunities
๐ Or long-term portfolio resilience
This debate will give you the frameworks and context to make smarter property decisions.
Chapters
00:00 โ 00:48 | Introduction
00:48 โ 02:05 | Why This Debate Matters in 2026
02:05 โ 05:20 | Economic Diversification Explained
05:20 โ 08:10 | Perthโs Mining Risk vs Melbourneโs Stability
08:10 โ 10:20 | Property Cycles: Booms, Busts & Timing
10:20 โ 13:00 | Yield vs Risk: Is Perthโs Higher Yield Worth It?
13:00 โ 15:05 | Investor Psychology & Portfolio Control
15:05 โ 17:20 | If This Was 2022โฆ Would Perth Win?
17:20 โ 20:00 | Supply, Demand & Vacancy Rates Compared
20:00 โ 22:30 | Why Melbourne Is a โMicro Marketโ Game
22:30 โ 25:10 | Infrastructure, Population & Growth Corridors
25:10 โ 28:00 | The Role of Government Spending & GST
28:00 โ 31:00 | Regional vs Capital City Risk Lessons
31:00 โ 34:00 | What Data Says If You Ignore History
34:00 โ 36:35 | Final Verdict: Which City Is Right for YOU?
This video is provided by Confidence Finance Pty Ltd (ACL 488313) & Flint Trademark Pty Ltd. This is general information only and not personal advice. Please seek credit advice from us directly and independent tax, legal or financial advice where appropriate.
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