Book Your FREE Investment Assessment 👉: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/📊 National Investment Report: https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-content-subscriber?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Episode+71&utm_id=podcastRegional property markets in Queensland are sitting on a structural time bomb, and most investors holding assets in Gladstone, Mackay, or the Sunshine Coast have no idea how close they are to serious losses. Property expert Josh Coleman joins the Follio Property Podcast to reveal exactly why the combination of budget policy changes, investor-heavy buyer pools, and the collapse of the "greater fool theory" is about to reset regional values across Australia.The Australian property market 2026 looks radically different for anyone holding regional assets compared to just 18 months ago. Josh Coleman maps out the risk profile of every major Queensland regional market using hard data. Markets like Gladstone and Mackay, where investor transactions dominate at over 70%, have been propped up by speculative buyer chains rather than genuine occupier demand.The housing market in Australia 2026 is not uniformly at risk. Townsville, with its defence spending and diversified economy, carries a different risk profile to Mackay. Toowoomba's metropolitan character provides another buffer. But for most pure regional markets across Queensland property market corridors, the expert warning is clear: reduce exposure before the Senate finalises the policy.What we have covered in this episode:✅ Why regional Queensland is the highest-risk asset class in Australia right now ✅ The policy double-hit: losing both negative gearing AND capital gains benefits simultaneously ✅ How Gladstone and Mackay rely on speculative investor chains with no owner-occupier floor ✅ Why Townsville is more resilient than Mackay despite both being regional markets TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:38 Post-Budget Sentiment: How Clients, Agents and Media Are Reacting07:51 The Biggest Risks for Investors Under the New Conditions08:21 Why Regional Markets Are the Most Dangerous Play Right Now15:09 House and Land Packages and the Greenfield Estate Trap17:35 Gold Coast: Boom, Bust and the Off-the-Plan Danger20:42 Sunshine Coast vs Gold Coast: Which Market Has a Floor23:42 Brisbane Post-Budget: Olympics Hype vs Structural Reality24:03 Brisbane Eastern Suburbs: Why the Smart Money Is Here27:19 Brisbane Market Segmentation: Which Tier to Target in 202633:38 Where to Invest in Brisbane Right Now34:20 The Next Buyer Framework: How to Think About Your Exit StrategyFollow Josh Coleman:BuyWise: https://www.buywiseproperty.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-coleman-3334ba27/About The Follio Property PodcastEach week, Reece Beddall and 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.📍 Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/📩 Contact Us: [email protected]📲 Follow Us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLywLachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/Executive Producer: Jonathan Fernandeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fernandes-a75a991b2/#AustralianPropertyMarket #RegionalPropertyInvestment #PropertyInvestmentAustralia #NegativeGearingAustralia #QueenslandPropertyMarket #FollioPropertyPodcast #brisbaneproperty #goldcoastproperty #propertyinvestment #propertyinvestor #propertymarketupdateDisclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions

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