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S4E5: Perth Still Booming in 2026? Australia Property Hotspots Update (Perth vs Melbourne vs Tasmania)
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- Helpmebuy Property Podcast
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- Mar 7, 2026
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- 2086
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Summary
Is Perth still booming in 2026, or is the market finally starting to cool? In this episode of the Help Me Buy Property Podcast, Moxin Reza and John break down the latest Australia property market update, looking at where the market has moved since the start of 2026 and what may happen next as interest rates rise, affordability tightens, and buyer behaviour shifts. They unpack why Perth property is still showing strong demand, whether Melbourne property is quietly setting up for recovery, and why Tasmania property hotspots are back in the conversation after years of softer performance. The episode also explores how the 5% deposit scheme, migration, rental demand, supply constraints, renovation trends, and developer feasibility are influencing prices across different states. You’ll hear a detailed comparison of Perth vs Melbourne vs Tasmania, plus discussion around regional Victoria, Geelong, the Melbourne CBD unit market, and which areas may be nearing the end of their growth cycle. If you want a practical, on the ground discussion about Australian property hotspots in 2026, property investing in Australia, and how rate rises may shape the next phase of the market, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why Perth is still one of the biggest property stories in Australia for 2026 Whether Perth has more growth left or is moving into a slower phase How government incentives, tight supply, and rental demand are supporting WA Why Melbourne has not fully taken off despite affordability and population growth The difference between Melbourne headline medians and what is really happening in affordable suburbs Why parts of regional Victoria may be outperforming metro Melbourne Geelong, Leopold, and the wider regional Victoria growth conversation Why Tasmania is re-en…