#353: Market Update Feb 2026 – Perth Won’t Quit, Investors Keep Buying, Rents Escalate, More Rate Rises & Has Hobart Bottomed?

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor) · Mar 16, 2026 · 47:33

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Dave Johnston and Mike Mortlock unpack the February housing data, with Perth still leading growth while Sydney and Melbourne remain flat. Hobart is showing early signs of recovery, and regional markets continue to outperform capitals. Rising global tensions, higher bond yields and possible tax changes are lifting rate expectations, but long-term housing demand continues to support property values.

The Property Trio is:

David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/

Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/

Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/

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