FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: Victoria’s comeback begins

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Pure Property Investment’s Paul Glossop return with a fresh edition of the FAST 50 report, revealing the top suburbs for property investment in 2026.

Victoria is making a strong comeback in the property market, with 13 suburbs included in the 2026 FAST 50 report, up from just one last year.

While recent performance in Victoria has been sluggish, signs of momentum are emerging, with Melbourne recording four straight months of capital growth. 

Suburbs in Ballarat and Geelong, like Wendouree, Corio, and Alfredton, are showing promise due to affordability and proximity to Melbourne. 

Despite low cash flow returns and median rents averaging under $500, the long-term fundamentals, including population growth and migration, support a positive outlook.

Paul acknowledges the risk of entering early but stresses that the long-term upside could be significant. He also notes the unusual trend of Melbourne prices lagging behind Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide – a signal of future correction. 

Download your FREE copy of the FAST 50 2026 report here.

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