Units vs Houses in 2026: The Investment Trend No One Is Talking About

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down one of the biggest debates in the Australia property market 2026: Are houses still outperforming units, or has the market completely shifted? With affordability tightening, inflation rising, and lifestyle preferences changing across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and regional areas, many buyers and investors are rethinking where real long-term value actually is. In this episode, we analyse why units and townhouses are now outperforming houses in multiple LGAs, what's driving this shift, and how buyers can protect themselves from bad assets and identify high-performing opportunities. 🔍 Key Topics Covered  ✔️ Houses vs Units in 2026 — what the data really says ✔️ Why units are outperforming in key LGAs ✔️ Affordability crisis: how inflation & income stagnation are reshaping demand ✔️ Capital growth vs rental yields — where the numbers win ✔️ Boutique developments vs high-density towers ✔️ How remote work and infrastructure are changing buyer behaviour ✔️ Scarcity: the #1 rule for picking a winning property ✔️ First-home buyers in 2026 — why units may be the smarter choice ✔️ What to avoid: risks, strata reports, build quality & supply saturation ✔️ What's next for the Australian property market?