WARNING: Westpac Just Predicted 3 More Rate Rises — What It Actually Means for Australian Investors?

Steve Ash breaks down the Australian property market outlook for 2026 — cutting through the fear around interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and the AI job threat to show where the real opportunity is right now on My Next Property.

The market is splitting in two, and which tier you invest in will make or break your 2026 strategy. Steve goes deep on two contrasting markets — Perth's momentum-driven growth and Melbourne's undervalued comeback — and reveals the three data points he uses to spot a city at the start of its cycle.

If you've been sitting on the fence waiting for the perfect time to buy, Steve makes the case for why that thinking could cost you.

1:45 Interest Rate Impact: How Borrowing Power Is Falling

4:49 The Two-Tiered Market Thesis — High End vs. Affordable

8:16 Perth Deep Dive — Momentum Play & Equity Growth Targets

11:10 Melbourne Deep Dive — 3 Data Points to Spot the Cycle

14:24 How to Be a Contrarian in a Scary Market

15:24 Answering the 4 Big Investor Objections Right Now

18:00 Real Deal Example: Lowball Offer Strategy in Point Cook

19:30 2026 Summary & Warren Buffett's Timeless Rule

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