The Follio Property Podcast The Market Is Cooling: Here's Exactly Where to Buy Right Now | Market Updates 2026
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Is fear costing you the greatest property buying opportunity in the last 5 years, or is the worst yet to come for the Australian housing market in 2026?
In this episode of The Follio Property Podcast, Reece and Lachlan break down the real impact of the US-Iran war, rising inflation, and the RBA's next move on Australian property and why the investors sitting on the fence right now could be making the same costly mistake they made during COVID.
With record migration numbers (57,000 arrivals in January alone!) and the RBA forecasting 3-5 more rate rises, the "Confidence Gap" between seasoned investors and first-time buyers is widening. We reveal the exact "low-ball" auction strategy that is working right now in Melbourne and Sydney, and why Darwin’s recent sentiment collapse is a warning sign for real estate Australia as a whole.
Whether you're a first-time buyer finally seeing negotiating power return to your hands, or a seasoned investor looking to capitalise on this window of fear-driven opportunity, this episode gives you the complete picture of where Australian property is heading and what to do about it.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- The Fear Trap: Why fearful investors will look back at 2026 and regret sitting on the fence
- War & Inflation: How the US-Iran conflict is driving fuel, food and mortgage costs for Australian households
- RBA's Next Move: Why 3-5 rate rises are now being forecast and what it means for your borrowing power
- The Migration Crisis: Why 57,000 arrivals in January 2026 is making the housing shortage dramatically worse
Timestamps:
00:00 War, Inflation & Why The Worst Is Yet To Come
02:30 Capital City Monthly Performance Breakdown
03:45 Darwin's Shock Drop Explained
05:30 Perth Deep Dive, Still The Market To Watch?
08:00 COVID vs Now, The Graph That Changes Everything
10:30 Stagflation, Recession Fears & When Rates Will Drop
12:00 The Auction Low Ball Strategy That's Working Right Now
15:00 30% Of Perth Stock Selling Weekly, Critical Undersupply
18:00 Folio Sentiment Index, Live Data That Moves Before The Market
20:00 First Time vs Seasoned Investor, The Confidence Gap
22:00 Is It Actually A Good Time To Buy?
24:00 Budget, Negative Gearing & What's Coming Next
About the Follio Property PodcastEach week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.
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