We tackle listener questions spanning every major Australian property market in this rapid-fire Q&A episode. From WA's game-changing R-Code rezoning to the outer Melbourne house and land trap, every answer is backed by Follio's proprietary data. 📊 Join the PropStac Waitlist: https://follio.com.au/propstac-waitlist/?utm_source=ep&utm_medium=86&utm_campaign=propstac_waitlist 👉 Get in touch: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/?utm_source=ep&utm_medium=86&utm_campaign=contact_us The Follio Property Podcast returns to the inbox with a stacked Q&A covering the Australian property market. Lachlan breaks down why Perth still has 20% capital growth runway even at the $1.1 million median price point, while unpacking the R-Code changes opening up 50,000 more residential subdivision opportunities across Western Australia. Reece challenges the narrative on Melbourne's outer-suburb house and land packages and digs into why Sydney agents are suddenly listing prices again. The duo also runs through Busselton's post-budget investment outlook, Darwin's shifting fundamentals, and a quick-fire round covering negative gearing, property downturns, suburb growth signals, and the retirement math every investor needs to know ✅ What the WA R-code change means: 900 down to 700 square metres and the infill opportunity it unlocks ✅ Why Perth still has meaningful capital growth left before its affordability ceiling ✅ Why the Perth slowdown is sentiment driven, not a supply problem ✅ Busselton and regional WA after the budget ✅ Sydney's shift to advertised prices and how under-quoting works ✅ Why outer Melbourne house and land packages lose on opportunity cost ✅ Bendigo and Ballarat versus Geelong: how commuter regionals really differ ✅ The data case against Darwin despite what the buying groups are pushing ✅ How many debt-free properties it takes to retire on a passive income ✅ The debt reduction strategy: why taking on more debt can get you debt-free faster Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 WA R-code changes and the subdivision opportunity 07:00 Will Perth hold as it nears $1.1 million 12:30 Is Perth at its peak? Sentiment versus supply 16:30 Busselton and regional WA after the budget 19:30 Sydney: advertised prices and under-quoting 24:00 Outer Melbourne house and land packages 28:00 Bendigo and Ballarat versus Geelong 32:30 The data case against Darwin 37:00 Quick fire: retirement, downturns and debt reduction Key Themes Perth property market analysis | WA r-code infill development | Australian property investing | negative gearing Australia | property downturn Australia | Busselton property investment | Darwin property market | house and land packages Melbourne | retire on property Australia | pay off mortgage or invest About The Follio Property Podcast Each 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=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLyw Lachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/ Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/ Executive Producer: Jonathan Fernandes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fernandes-a75a991b2/ Disclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions Got a market question for our next Q&A? Drop it in the comments. Subscribe to the Follio Property Podcast for data-driven Australian property analysis the mainstream won't give you. #AustralianPropertyMarket #PerthProperty #PropertyInvesting #NegativeGearing #PerthRealEstate #HouseAndLand #MelbourneProperty #DarwinProperty #BusseltonProperty #PropertyPodcast #FollioPropertyPodcast #RealEstateAustralia #AustralianRealEstate #FirstHomeBuyer #PropertyInvestment

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