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Units vs Houses in 2026: The Investment Trend No One Is Talking About

Need a hand? Need some help sourcing your next investment property? 👉Book a Free Call with Aaron: https://bit.ly/4f0Yadu Looking for some investment minded lending strategies? 👉 Book a Free Call with Brad: https://bit.ly/43lwpYX Houses vs Units 2026: Australia Property Market Shift Explained In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down one of the biggest debates in the Australia property market 2026: Are houses still outperforming units, or has the market completely shifted? With affordability tightening, inflation rising, and lifestyle preferences changing across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and regional areas, many buyers and investors are rethinking where real long-term value actually is. In this episode, we analyse why units and townhouses are now outperforming houses in multiple LGAs, what’s driving this shift, and how buyers can protect themselves from bad assets and identify high-performing opportunities. 🔍 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Houses vs Units in 2026 — what the data really says ✔️ Why units are outperforming in key LGAs ✔️ Affordability crisis: how inflation & income stagnation are reshaping demand ✔️ Capital growth vs rental yields — where the numbers win ✔️ Boutique developments vs high-density towers ✔️ How remote work and infrastructure are changing buyer behaviour ✔️ Scarcity: the #1 rule for picking a winning property ✔️ First-home buyers in 2026 — why units may be the smarter choice ✔️ What to avoid: risks, strata reports, build quality & supply saturation ✔️ What’s next for the Australian property market? Whether you're an investor, a first-home buyer, or simply tracking housing trends, this episode gives you clear, data-driven insights to help you make smarter decisions in 2026 and beyond. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro (Houses vs Units 2026) 00:00:40 – Houses vs Apartments: Which Performs Better? 00:01:10 – The “Land Always Wins” Myth Explained 00:01:38 – Why Units & Townhouses Are Now Outperforming 00:02:02 – Post-COVID Market Shift & Rising Inflation 00:02:26 – Affordability Crisis: Why Buyers Choose Units 00:03:07 – How Remote Work & Infrastructure Change Demand 00:03:52 – Data: LGAs Where Units Beat Houses for 10 Years 00:04:19 – Scarcity Explained: What Makes a “Good” Unit 00:05:05 – Unit Saturation vs Boutique Developments 00:05:53 – Cheap vs Premium Developers (Build Quality Matters) 00:06:18 – Downsizers & Lifestyle Buyers Driving Unit Demand 00:07:05 – Units vs Houses: Who Is the Real Buyer? 00:07:52 – Why Investors Target Units for Higher Yields 00:08:33 – The 2026 Buyer Checklist: What to Look for in a Unit 00:09:07 – Scarcity Factors: Courtyard, Light, Orientation 00:09:46 – Vacancy Rates & Rental Demand Explained 00:10:24 – Who Will Actually Rent Your Property? 00:11:00 – First-Home Buyers: Why Units Make Sense in 2026 00:11:48 – Losing Capital Growth by “Waiting for a House” 00:12:06 – Location vs Land: Changing Buyer Priorities 00:12:52 – Why Units Keep Rising in Value (Affordability Data) 00:13:22 – Key Demographics Driving Unit Demand 00:14:01 – What NOT to Buy: High-Density Mega Developments 00:14:24 – High Strata Costs, Maintenance & Body Corporate Issues 00:15:05 – The Hidden Costs of Large Apartment Complexes 00:15:51 – Outlook, Orientation & Privacy: Critical Unit Factors 00:16:15 – Floor Plans: Why Modern Layouts Win 00:16:26 – The Importance of Reading Strata Reports 00:17:03 – Structural Issues: Concrete Cancer & Building Risk 00:17:33 – Why Units Have a Bad Reputation (Reddit Effect) 00:17:57 – Why You Should Avoid Off-the-Plan Units 00:18:33 – Established Units vs Off-Plan: Risk Comparison 00:19:00 – Units vs Houses 2026: Final Verdict 00:19:29 – Lifestyle vs Land: What Buyers Truly Value 00:20:08 – Why Luxury Areas Prefer High-End Units 00:21:00 – Quality of Life vs Backyard Debate 00:21:36 – Are Cities Like NYC & Tokyo the Future of Australia? 00:22:04 – Wrap-Up: Houses vs Units in 2026 💬 What do YOU think? Are units overtaking houses as Australia’s best investment? Comment your experience below! 🧑‍💼 ABOUT THE HOSTS BRAD EAST Managing Director of Wisebuy Home Loans. Award-winning mortgage broker with thousands of successful approvals. Known for out-of-the-box lending strategies and deep knowledge of the Australian lending landscape. 👉 Website → https://wisebuygroup.com.au 👉 LinkedIn →   / newcastlemortgagebroker   👉 Instagram →   / bradeast_mortgagebroker   👉 Facebook →   / bradeastofficial   AARON DOWNIE Property investor & Director at Mackenzie Buyers Agency. Specialist in analysing market cycles, capital-growth hotspots and long-term investment strategy. 👉 Website → https://www.mackenziepropertygroup.co... 👉 LinkedIn →   / aaron-downie-1b2749134