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Property tactics that no longer stack up: What investors need to ditch

12 OCT 2026 • By Robyn Tongol • 2 min read • Investor Strategy

Investors may be wasting time and money on property tactics that no longer stack up, as rising costs and changing market conditions force a rethink of how to build wealth. Here is what they need to know to stay ahead.

On The Smart Property Investment Show, Liam Garman is joined by Jason Titus, director of Buyers Edge Property, to explore the difference between long-term investment strategy and the tactics needed to achieve it.

 
 

Drawing on more than 900 property transactions, Titus explains how rising construction costs, longer build times, and lending constraints have changed the numbers behind granny flats, duplexes, and small subdivisions.

The pair explore alternative portfolio strategies, including established Melbourne units with stronger rental yields and the importance of assessing each asset against broader financial goals rather than focusing on property type or portfolio size.

Titus also discusses Australia’s varied market conditions, the risks of conflicting advice and the need to reassess investment plans as income, borrowing capacity, and lifestyle priorities change.

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