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Melbourne bargains? The red flags investors need to know

17 AUG 2026 By Robyn Tongol 2 min read Investor Strategy

Melbourne is back on investors’ radar, but not every suburb makes the cut. From the city’s south-east to regional Victoria, some markets offer opportunity while others come with red flags.

On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Albert Hadinata, lead buyer’s advocate at Seed Property, to discuss where investors should be looking across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The pair look at why Melbourne’s affordability, infrastructure, and population growth are putting the city back in focus, and which south-east suburbs are attracting strong buyer demand below $950,000.

 
 

They also explore opportunities beyond the capital, including Ballarat, Shepparton, and the Latrobe Valley, while highlighting areas such as Melton and Werribee where oversupply could limit future growth.

The conversation also covers new builds, rentvesting, and the danger of following property trends on social media, with a focus on building a strategy around an investor’s own financial position and long-term goals.

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