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The ‘hot suburb’ trap: Why investors may be backing the wrong winners in 2026
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Dawn Fouhy of Future Proof Property Advisory about where the smartest money is really moving right now.
Fouhy reveals why “Goldilocks suburbs” – not flashy hotspots – are delivering the strongest long-term gains, unpacking opportunities from sub-$600,000 buys in Melbourne’s west to fast-growing corridors like Mernda and Doreen, plus overlooked markets like Canberra.
She also flags lifestyle suburbs such as Frankston South as breakout contenders at the $1 million mark, driven by infrastructure, migration, and owner-occupier demand.
The episode also warns that relying on outdated data or chasing cheap entry points can backfire, with Fouhy stressing that the real edge lies in tight supply, strong owner-occupier demand, and suburbs positioned for growth rather than hype.
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