Australian Property Podcast Should I buy property or shares in 2026?
Jan 13, 2026
The hosts dive into the debate of buying property versus shares in 2026. They discuss risks associated with property investment, like debt, interest rates, and market downturns. Arguments for combining both asset classes arise, reflecting personal preferences and life stages. They analyze market returns and the implications of leverage and liquidity. Emotional factors, such as tenant obligations and maintenance, contrast with the liquidity of shares. Finally, they share their personal strategies for 2026, highlighting renovation plans and investment approaches.
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ETFs Simplify Market Exposure
- ETFs make broad market exposure simple and remove much stock-picking risk.
- Pete highlights index ownership as a low-friction way to capture market returns.
Consider A Mixed Portfolio
- Consider doing both shares and property rather than choosing one exclusively.
- Pete advises matching choices to personality and life stage when allocating capital.
Leverage Drives Property's Edge
- Property often wins because people make bigger, leveraged bets on it.
- Owen warns property can be as risky as shares if you buy poor assets or overleverage.