Property an Investment Option

Property, as an investment option, has remained popular amongst everyday families for some very good reasons. Whether it’s providing a tangible investment asset, guaranteed returns through rental yields or the opportunity to turn an investment property into a family home if you ever need to, investing in property has many benefits.

But just like many aspects of your financial world, the impacts of post-COVID-19 in Australia have resulted in several changes to the investment property landscape in Australia. As financial professionals dedicated to ensuring you have all the information you need to achieve a brighter financial future, we thought we would break down what has changed and what you need to know about investing in property in 2026.

Here are 5 things we think you need to know about investing in property at the moment:

1. There is less stock and more buyers, so prices are higher

Contrary to what you may expect, the effects of COVID-19 have resulted in increased demand in Australia when it comes to property. Due to the impact of the nationwide lockdowns on the economy, as well as an inability to travel or hesitancy to move, property owners who may have been thinking about selling in 2020 have decided to delay their plans. Prices are rising due to the increased demand however, the stock remains exceptionally low.

The result of this? Fewer properties for those looking to break into the investment property market, especially in more desirable areas.

1. Keeping looking in months when interest from other buyers typically tapers off, such as December and January. Many potential buyers expect the market to have fewer options over the Christmas and New Year periods and so delay their plans when the opposite is true.

2. Reach out to a buyer’s agent for help. Buyer agents are specialists in helping investors just like you find and secure the property that is right for your needs and often have access to properties before they are listed on the market.

2.  Increased demand

Australia has seen an increase in demand as the effects of COVID-19 prompted those from other states to re-examine where they would like to set up their family homes. As a result, Australia has seen a recent increase in inter-state migration. The decrease in stock availability in inner suburbs has driven demand to outer suburbs, and there is a significant supply shortage.