In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by Knight Frank's chief economist Ben Burston to explore what 2026 holds for Australia's commercial property market.

Reflecting on 2025, Burston notes a year of recovery across sectors, with retail bouncing back, industrial continuing strong growth, and offices stabilising.

Over the last 12 months, investor behaviour shifted, with private buyers diversifying into commercial sectors like childcare, quick-service restaurants, and data centres.

Looking ahead, Burston expects steady growth, tempered by interest rate fluctuations, with opportunities for investors to acquire quality assets at attractive yields.

State-specific insights highlight Melbourne's long-term potential, while Sydney and Brisbane are set for quicker gains, and construction costs and "high economic rent" dynamics are likely to drive rent growth and stabilise values.

Burston sector-specific analysis points to prime offices and industrial infill locations as particularly promising, while dominant shopping centres benefit from tightening supply and population growth.

Overall, the duo underscores that strategic, diversified investing and careful due diligence will be key for successful investment in the evolving 2026 commercial property market.

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In this episode of The Property Nerds podcast, hosts Arjun Paliwal, Jack Fouracre, and Adrian Lee sit down with Kit Gunasekara from InvestorKit to explore why investors shouldn't wait for the "perfect opportunity" and take action to drive momentum.

The conversation centres on the idea that taking imperfect action delivers progress, a mindset Gunasekara credits with helping him build a $5 million portfolio by his early 30s.

Gunasekara shares how the discomfort of advising others before fully committing himself pushed him to start investing and think long-term about scalability.

He reflects on early mistakes, including a poorly timed purchase of a Melbourne apartment, and explains how those setbacks became critical learning points rather than failures.

The discussion highlights the importance of understanding land value, market cycles, and fundamentals instead of chasing hype.

Gunasekara also outlines how a data-led approach in Queensland delivered strong growth by aligning strategy with market conditions.

Now a portfolio strategist at InvestorKit, he draws on his own journey to help hundreds of clients build equity and confidence.

The hosts reinforce that informed action, adaptability, and learning from mistakes drive long-term success in property investing.

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Finni Mortgages principal Eva Loisance, along with brokers Costa Arvanitopoulos and Rebecca Carlson, to unpack standout property deals from 2025 and the strategies behind them.

The discussion highlights how transparency, strategic planning, and creative financing can transform client outcomes, from first home buyers using the 5 per cent deposit scheme to investors leveraging self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to expand their portfolios.

Loisance emphasises the importance of trust, warning against "financial infidelity" where undisclosed debts or hidden expenses can derail applications.

Carlson shares examples of clients achieving ambitious property goals, while Arvanitopoulos illustrates how innovative solutions, such as debt consolidation and lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waivers, can improve cash flow and unlock additional investment opportunities.

The brokers stress the value of aligning with a knowledgeable professional who can navigate complex lending landscapes and maintain pre-approvals, particularly during high-opportunity periods like the holidays.

The team demonstrates how brokers do more than facilitate loans; they provide strategic guidance, uncover opportunities, and help investors achieve meaningful, long-term success in the property market.

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