Is Melbourne the Australia's #1 Property Market In 2026?

Is the Australian property market heading for a crash in 2026 — or is this actually a hidden buying window?

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In this episode of Property Unlocked, Ella sits down with Abdullah to break down the four major forces shaping the Australian real estate market right now: rising interest rates, the negative gearing debate ahead of the May 12th budget, record migration levels, and the Gulf conflict's ripple effects on inflation and consumer confidence.

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They also unpack the "V Effect" strategy: how buying during periods of maximum uncertainty consistently produces the strongest long-term returns, and why the Queensland Olympics hype may be one of the biggest investor traps of 2026.

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Whether you're a first-time investor or building a multi-property portfolio, this episode gives you a clear-eyed roadmap for navigating one of the most complex property markets in recent memory.