Скачать или смотреть 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