New Data Reveals Where Property Is Heading in 2026 | Dr Nicola Powell
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Release Date: 03/16/2026
New Data Reveals Where Property Is Heading in 2026 | Dr Nicola Powell
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Is 2026 the year Australia’s housing market splits in two? We’ve had another interest rate rise. There’s talk of tax reform. Global political instability is back on the radar. And yet, in some cities, entry-level property prices are still surging at double-digit rates. So what’s really going on? Are we heading for a slowdown… or are supply shortages and strong demand about to push prices higher again? Today I’m joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics for Domain, and while we’ll unpack their latest First Home Buyer Report, this...
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20 Years of Property Investment Lessons from Wealth Retreat | Brett Warren
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Have you ever noticed that some investors seem to move forward every year, while others stay stuck, despite reading the same books and listening to the same podcasts? Have you ever wondered why two people can earn similar incomes, buy similar properties, and yet one builds real wealth while the other just stays busy? And what if the difference isn’t the market… but something else? At the end of today's show you'll understand exactly what it is because today’s episode is a special one. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wealth Retreat, so Brett Warren and...
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The Capital Gains Tax Debate: What Property Investors Must Know, with Ken Raiss
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
What if the next big housing reform doesn’t fix housing affordability at all? What if it doesn’t lower property prices, doesn’t deliver much extra money to the government for years, but it scares investors out of the market and makes renting even harder? Because that’s exactly what could happen if Australia changes the Capital Gains Tax discount - and it’s back on the political agenda again. Today one of Australia’s leading taxation minds, Ken Raiss and I unpack what’s really going on. Supporters of the change are saying it’s about fairness....
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Are Property Investors Really Greedy… or Just an Easy Scapegoat? With Brett Warren
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Every time rents rise, affordability worsens, or housing shortages make headlines, one group is dragged into the spotlight. Property investors. They’re called greedy. Accused of hoarding homes. Blamed for locking younger Australians out of the market. But is that actually true… or just a convenient narrative? After more than five decades in property investment, I’ve noticed a pattern. When housing gets hard, governments deflect. Media simplify. And investors become an easy target. But here’s the real question we need to ask: If property investors...
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Property Market Update – Where Prices Are Rising the Fastest | Dr Andrew Wilson
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Interest rates are rising again. Inflation isn’t backing off. Sydney and Melbourne’s property markets are a little wobbly. And yet… National house prices are up more than 10% over the past year, and some capitals are still delivering boom-time results. So what’s really going on in Australia’s property markets right now? That's what I discussed today with Australia's leading housing economist, Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist at My Housing Market, to unpack his latest housing market report and there are some fascinating contradictions. ...
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The Property Rules Have Changed Again – How to Win in 2026 | Brett Warren
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
The property rules have changed… again. What worked five years ago won’t work the same way in 2026. The winners won’t be the loudest, the fastest, or the most aggressive – they’ll be the most strategic. So today, Brett Warren and I unpack exactly what’s changed, what still works, and how smart investors can position themselves to win in the next phase of the property cycle. We discuss the evolving landscape of property investment, emphasising the need for strategic planning and adaptability in response to changing market conditions. We explore the impact of...
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Why Inflation Isn’t Dying - And What the RBA Will Do Next that property investors must understand. Ken Raiss
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Inflation has eased… except where it hasn’t. Interest rates were meant to be heading down… until they weren’t. And suddenly everyone’s blaming government spending. But is Canberra really the culprit - or is that just a convenient headline? Today, Ken Raiss and I unpack what’s actually driving Australia’s sticky inflation, why the RBA is worried about “capacity constraints”, and what policy makers could do that would genuinely take pressure off prices - without smashing households and without sabotaging the property market. Now you've probably read about inflation and heard...
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The Silent Shift Reshaping Australia’s Property Market | Simon Kuestenmacher
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
What if I told you that one of the most significant demographic shifts shaping our cities, our housing markets, and even our social lives over the next few decades… isn’t migration, isn’t birth rates, and isn’t ageing? It’s something far more personal. In today’s show, Simon Kuestenmacher and I are talking about a silent revolution - the rise of the single-person household. More Australians than ever are living alone, and it’s not just retirees or Gen Zs in tiny apartments. From the newly single at 54 to the solo 29-year-old navigating life on their terms,...
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The 5 Step Process That Rewires Your Brain for Wealth | Tom Corley
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
What if the biggest obstacle between you and the life you want isn’t the market, the economy or your upbringing... but your programming? What if your money habits, your emotional reactions and even your results as a property investor are simply the byproducts of a mindset you inherited rather than chose? And what if you could rewrite that programming? In today’s show Tom Corley and I discuss how early life experiences shape our habits and beliefs, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, gratitude, continuous learning, and building relationships. We also...
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Property Investing: 20 Years Later: What Still Works (and What Doesn’t) with Ken Raiss
Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast
Today Ken Raiss and I reflect on the evolution of property investment over the past two decades, discussing significant changes in demographics, market conditions, and more importantly, what hasn’t changed. Because if you understand that, you’ll be far better positioned to thrive in the next property cycle. Takeaways Investing in property requires a long-term perspective. Demographic shifts significantly influence property demand. Supply constraints are a growing challenge in the housing market. Technology is changing how we approach property investment. ...
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We’ve had another interest rate rise. There’s talk of tax reform. Global political instability is back on the radar. And yet, in some cities, entry-level property prices are still surging at double-digit rates.
So what’s really going on?
Are we heading for a slowdown… or are supply shortages and strong demand about to push prices higher again?
Today I’m joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics for Domain, and while we’ll unpack their latest First Home Buyer Report, this conversation goes much further than that.
Because what’s happening to first home buyers is a leading indicator.
It tells us where demand is building, where pressure is intensifying, which cities are reshuffling their affordability rankings, and where mortgage stress is becoming structural rather than cyclical.
We're also going to talk about what's ahead for our property markets this year in light of interest rate and tax changes.
Takeaways
· Domain’s First Home Buyer Report examines future housing market trends in Australia.
· The report shows rising entry-level prices in Brisbane and Perth.
· Saving for deposits is harder as prices outpace wages, notably in Sydney and Brisbane.
· Mortgage stress is increasing across capitals, affecting houses and units.
· The rental market is tight, with modest rent growth expected.
· Policy reforms should focus on supply, with faster approvals and smarter zoning.
· Changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing need a balanced approach.
· Modest price growth is expected, driven by population and migration.
· Victoria is a fast-growing area with high housing demand.
· No housing market crash is expected; markets remain fragmented.
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