Pizza and Property Ep 316: $650K in Melbourne… Metro or Regional? The Answer Might Surprise You!- with Arjun Paliwal, Sam Gordon, Rohit Gehlot, Morgan Bushell, Steve Ash, Dawn Fouhy
Nov 1, 2025
Join property experts Arjun Paliwal, Morgan Bushell, Sam Gordon, Rohit Gehlot, Steve Ash, and Dawn Fouhy as they tackle the best investment options in Melbourne with a $650K budget. Arjun reveals the key differences in buying houses versus units, while Morgan compares the rental yields that impact portfolio growth. Sam highlights Ballarat's potential for capital gains, and Steve endorses resilient Melbourne suburbs. The panel emphasizes smart strategies for both regional and metro markets, making this an insightful deep dive into property investing.
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Small Budget Jumps Change The Game
- Small budget differences (e.g. 650→750k) drastically change available options and outcomes in Melbourne/VIC.
- Arjun warns investors to account for these jumps when choosing metro vs regional investments.
Wodonga's Data Shows A Real Growth Pulse
- Wodonga shows concurrent strong signals: double‑digit price growth, rising sales, falling days-on-market and rising rents.
- Those combined fundamentals make regional cities compelling even for longer holds.
Model Your Next Buy Before You Buy
- Model the next purchase before you buy the first; yields materially affect future borrowing capacity.
- Morgan shows regional ~4.4% yields preserve borrowing power better than inner‑ring ~3.8% yields.
