If you’re feeling torn between “buy anything, it’s a housing crisis” and “don’t touch property, it’s all a bubble”, this episode is for you.

In this solo flight, Bushy Martin ditches crystal balls and headlines and lays out a clear, conservative property flight plan for 2026. Not predictions. Not hotspots. Just grounded thinking to help you make calm, confident decisions in a noisy, FOMO-fuelled market.

Because 2026 isn’t shaping up as a perfect storm, or a clean boom.

It’s more like a patchwork quilt.

Some markets will sizzle.

Some will simmer.

Others will stagnate.

And the difference won’t come down to luck - it’ll come down to planning, positioning, and behaviour.

Bushy unpacks what the big data houses and forecasters are saying — SQM, Domain, the banks, PK Gupta, Hotspotting, Cotality and more — then translates it into plain-English insights you can actually use, without becoming someone else’s exit strategy in an overcooked “Instagram suburb”.

You’ll hear why Australia’s long-talked-about housing shortage still looks like a blocked drain, with construction, planning and infrastructure bottlenecks meaning we’re not building enough homes in the right places. That ongoing scarcity continues to support prices, even as affordability bites.

Bushy also explains why government demand schemes often make the affordable end of the market less affordable, pushing more buyers into the same narrow price bands, turning entry-level markets into musical chairs while doing little to fix supply.

And while most forecasts point upward into 2026, Bushy is clear:

You shouldn’t build your life on a forecast.

Instead, this episode gives you a framework to stress-test opportunities as if:


Interest rates don’t fall


Lending tightens further


Your income is less secure than you’d like

If a deal still stacks up under those assumptions, it’s probably worth a closer look.

In this episode, you’ll discover:


Why 2026 looks more like a patchwork quilt than a national boom or bust


How underbuilding, affordability pressure and policy settings are shaping the year ahead


Why forecasts are best-case scenarios, not personal investment plans


The difference between genuine opportunity and Pied Piper hotspots driven by late-stage FOMO


The types of markets Bushy sees as long-term “keepers”, and the “Not Spots” smart investors should treat with caution


How to use the 3 I’s (Infrastructure, Industry, Incomes) and 3 P’s (People, Property, Position) as X-ray goggles for any location


Why behaviour, not the market, is the biggest risk for investors in 2026


How small, smart, consistent steps beat chasing the next shiny thing


A simple 2026 investor playbook built around Freedom Numbers, BEAR Facts, buffers and boundaries

This isn’t a prediction show.

It’s a planning session.

If you’re ready to move from FOMO to a clear flight plan, one your future self will thank you for, settle in and let’s get invested.

Take the next step with Bushy

Personal Solutions Session

Get clarity and personalised guidance: Book now

Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!

Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: Find out more https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth

Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.

Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with theProperty Hub community atlinktr.ee/propertyhubau

Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy.

All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau

About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

If you&rsquo;re feeling torn between &ldquo;buy anything, it&rsquo;s a housing crisis&rdquo; and &ldquo;don&rsquo;t touch property, it&rsquo;s all a bubble&rdquo;,&nbsp;this episode is for you.
In this solo flight, Bushy Martin ditches crystal balls and headlines and lays out a clear, conservative property flight plan for 2026. Not predictions. Not hotspots. Just grounded thinking to help you make calm, confident decisions in a noisy, FOMO-fuelled market.
Because 2026 isn&rsquo;t shaping up as a perfect storm, or a clean boom.
It&rsquo;s more like a patchwork quilt.
Some markets will sizzle.
Some will simmer.
Others will stagnate.
And the difference won&rsquo;t come down to luck - it&rsquo;ll come down to planning, positioning, and behaviour.
Bushy unpacks what the big data houses and forecasters are saying &mdash; SQM, Domain, the banks, PK Gupta, Hotspotting, Cotality and more &mdash; then translates it into plain-English insights you can actually use, without becoming someone else&rsquo;s exit strategy in an overcooked &ldquo;Instagram suburb&rdquo;.
You&rsquo;ll hear why Australia&rsquo;s long-talked-about housing shortage still looks like a blocked drain,&nbsp;with construction, planning and infrastructure bottlenecks meaning we&rsquo;re not building enough homes in the right places. That ongoing scarcity continues to support prices, even as affordability bites.
Bushy also explains why government demand schemes often make the affordable end of the market less affordable, pushing more buyers into the same narrow price bands, turning entry-level markets into musical chairs while doing little to fix supply.
And while most forecasts point upward into 2026, Bushy is clear:
You shouldn&rsquo;t build your life on a forecast.
Instead, this episode gives you a framework to stress-test opportunities as if:
<ul>
<li>
Interest rates don&rsquo;t fall
</li>
<li>
Lending tightens further
</li>
<li>
Your income is less secure than you&rsquo;d like
</li>
</ul>
If a deal still stacks up under those assumptions, it&rsquo;s probably worth a closer look.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover:
<ul>
<li>
Why 2026 looks more like a patchwork quilt than a national boom or bust
</li>
<li>
How underbuilding, affordability pressure and policy settings are shaping the year ahead
</li>
<li>
Why forecasts are best-case scenarios, not personal investment plans
</li>
<li>
The difference between genuine opportunity and Pied Piper hotspots driven by late-stage FOMO
</li>
<li>
The types of markets Bushy sees as long-term &ldquo;keepers&rdquo;, and the&nbsp;&ldquo;Not Spots&rdquo; smart investors should treat with caution
</li>
<li>
How to use the 3 I&rsquo;s (Infrastructure, Industry, Incomes) and 3 P&rsquo;s (People, Property, Position) as X-ray goggles for any location
</li>
<li>
Why behaviour, not the market, is the biggest risk for investors in 2026
</li>
<li>
How small, smart, consistent steps beat chasing the next shiny thing
</li>
<li>
A simple 2026 investor playbook built around Freedom Numbers, BEAR Facts, buffers and boundaries
</li>
</ul>
This isn&rsquo;t a prediction show.
It&rsquo;s a planning session.
If you&rsquo;re ready to move from FOMO to a clear flight plan, one your future self will thank you for, settle in and let&rsquo;s get invested.
Take the next step with Bushy
Personal Solutions Session
Get clarity and personalised guidance: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12550363&amp;appointmentType=category:Let%27s%20Connect%20you%20with%20Bushy%20Martin%20%28PSS%2FPMS%29">Book now</a>
Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!
Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: <a href="https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth">Find out more</a> https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a <a href="https://knowhowgroup.as.me/schedule/c660dda5/appointment/24325294/calendar/675356?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=24325294">Personal Solution Session</a> with Bushy.
All the links and info are here:<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
Subscribe now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-invested/id1363808121"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKuLEYZNG1jS8TMGStM0P"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTBfhLIAHCwgQUROmQBaDw"> YouTube</a> to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.
For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: <a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau">https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts.
Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested. 

RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week.

Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design. 

Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle.

Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week.

More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/

More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.au