Book Your FREE Investment Assessment 👉: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=ep75📊 National Investment Report: https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-content-subscriber?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_id=Ep+75Over 50,000 first-home buyers are now at risk as the Australian property market splits in two. Sydney house prices are falling at the fastest rate in 40 years while Perth continues its 26% annual boom. In this episode, property experts break down exactly what the 2026 Federal Budget means for investors, homeowners, and anyone looking to buy Australian property right now.The Australian property market is experiencing what experts are calling a two-speed economy. Sydney recorded a 0.9% decline in May alone, with auction clearance rates dropping below 50% and investor lending down 6.3%. Melbourne followed with a 0.7% decline, though rental yields at 4.47% are now the highest of any capital city. Meanwhile, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth are still posting positive monthly growth, with Perth leading the nation at 1.5% for the month and 26% over the past twelve months. This episode examines where the real estate Australia market is heading for the rest of 2026, which cities present the greatest risk of negative equity, and where the smart property investment opportunities still exist for buyers and investors.Here is exactly what we have covered in the podcast:✅ Sydney's 0.9% monthly decline and why auction clearance rates have fallen below 50% ✅ Melbourne's surprising rental yield lead at 4.47% and what the November election means for investors ✅ Perth's 26% annual growth and whether the market has peaked ✅ Brisbane's affordability ceiling and the risk of a decade-long stagnation ✅ Adelaide's slowing growth trajectory and the forecast for zero or negative movement ✅ How the 2026 Budget impacts first home buyers and investor lending across every capital city ✅ The widening gap between Sydney and Melbourne median house prices and what it signalsTimestamps:0:00 — First Home Buyers at Risk 1:11 — Budget Impact discussion 2:08 — Two-Speed Economy 2:45 — Sydney Auction Clearance Rates3:43 — Investor Lending drop5:49 — Melbourne Market10:25 — Brisbane Affordability Ceiling 13:01 — Perth 26% GrowthAbout 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/@folliopropertypodSpotify: 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/If you enjoy the episode, hit Like, Subscribe, and Comment to support the channel and join the conversation.#realestateaustralia #propertyinvestmentaustralia #housingmarketaustralia #australianpropertymarket #sydneypropertymarket #firsthomebuyersaustralia

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