EP.3 | Who Killed My Units Growth?

EP. 3 | Who Killed My Units Growth? --- Are apartments really bad investments, or has the market changed? In Episode 3 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, we break down the real numbers behind units and apartments across Australia and why recent data may challenge long-held investor beliefs. We discuss how apartment prices performed post-COVID, why cities like Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide have outpaced Sydney and Melbourne, and what this means for investors chasing capital growth and rental yield. You’ll also learn: Why apartment growth differs city by city Where rental yields are strongest right now How oversupply, rezoning, and strata costs impact returns When units and apartments can make sense in a long-term portfolio The key risks investors often overlook This episode is essential listening for anyone weighing apartments as part of their property investment strategy and wanting to make decisions backed by data, not assumptions --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Introduction 03:02 | Post-COVID Market Trends and Construction Boom 11:28 | Investor Preferences and Market Segmentation 13:33 | Supply & Demand Dynamics 55:24 | State-Specific Market Analysis 1:05:18 | Risks and Challenges in the Apartment Market