The Property Now Podcast
Welcome to The Property Now Podcast by BuyFair Property Group, your go-to resource for all things related to investing in Australian residential property.
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The Property Now Podcast
The Worst Property Type To Buy In 2026
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In this episode, Matt breaks down the five worst property types to buy in Australia in 2026. Most investors think the biggest risk is buying at the wrong time, but the reality is the property type itself can make or break your entire investment strategy. From off-the-plan valuation traps to single-industry ghost towns, this episode gives you the exact playbook for what to avoid and why.
◼️ Why off-the-plan apartments are the most dangerous property type in Australia right now
◼️ The valuation trap that forces buyers to find tens of thousands at settlement or lose their deposit
◼️ Why high-rise studio and one-bedroom apartments in oversupplied CBDs have flatlined for a decade
◼️ How single-industry regional towns can halve in value overnight when one big contract ends
◼️ Why commercial and industrial property is the wrong asset class for first and second-time investors
◼️ The hidden cost of holding established property in the wrong ownership structure
◼️ Why structure is now more critical than ever with the 2026 negative gearing and tax changes
◼️ What to target instead diversified economies, strong fundamentals, and the right entity
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:38 Property Type 1 Off-the-Plan Apartments and the Valuation Trap
00:02:10 Property Type 2 High-Rise Studio and One-Bedroom Apartments in Oversupplied CBDs
00:04:05 Property Type 3 Single-Industry Regional Towns
00:06:30 Why Diversified Economies Protect Your Investment
00:07:45 Property Type 4 Commercial and Industrial Properties for the Wrong Investor
00:09:20 Property Type 5 Established Property Held in the Wrong Structure
00:11:00 Final Take: Move Smart, Not Fast
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