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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 33 MIN

Buying Close To The City Is Not Always Better

from The Invest In You Podcast · host Frank and Adrian | Fresh Start Advisory

Free Download: Get access to our internal migration map and see where Australians are moving over the last 12 months. Link below.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BClFiK-b-nqs6TAepgRyRFbjk6s-C5B5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116869042293965035929&rtpof=true&sd=trueMost Australians have been told the same property advice for decades: buy close to the CBD, look for “blue chip” suburbs, and stick to capital cities.But is that always the smartest move for property investors?In this episode, we challenge the idea that buying close to the city automatically means better growth. We break down why some expensive inner city and middle market properties can underperform, and why regional markets, lower price points, job growth, internal migration, vacancy rates and rental demand can sometimes create stronger opportunities for regular Australian investors.We also look at the difference between true blue chip property and what most people think blue chip means, plus why buying one expensive property may not always beat a more diversified portfolio strategy.This episode is for anyone researching where to buy an investment property in Australia and wanting to make smarter, data backed decisions instead of following the usual “location, location, location” advice.

Free Download: Get access to our internal migration map and see where Australians are moving over the last 12 months. Link below.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BClFiK-b-nqs6TAepgRyRFbjk6s-C5B5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116869042293965035929&rtpof=true&sd=trueMost Australians have been told the same property advice for decades: buy close to the CBD, look for “blue chip” suburbs, and stick to capital cities.But is that always the smartest move for property investors?In this episode, we challenge the idea that buying close to the city automatically means better growth. We break down why some expensive inner city and middle market properties can underperform, and why regional markets, lower price points, job growth, internal migration, vacancy rates and rental demand can sometimes create stronger opportunities for regular Australian investors.We also look at the difference between true blue chip property and what most people think blue chip means, plus why buying one expensive property may not always beat a more diversified portfolio strategy.This episode is for anyone researching where to buy an investment property in Australia and wanting to make smarter, data backed decisions instead of following the usual “location, location, location” advice.

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