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Episode 279: What $600K - $850K Really Buys You in Perth (And Where I’d Invest)

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What suburb should you buy in Perth in 2026?

The truth is, this is the wrong question to be asking.

In this episode, I'm revealing exactly what you should buy at your budget - and where to find the best value property investment opportunities in Perth right now.

Whether you're working with a $600K or $850K budget, this guide walks you through real strategies, suburb-by-suburb insights, and the proven "Trifecta Method" I use as a buyer's agent to identify high-performing investment properties - in the Perth property market.

Here's what I cover:

✅ Why "what’s the best suburb in Perth" is the wrong question for property investors
✅ What $600K vs $850K actually buys you in Perth today
✅ How to choose between units, villas, and houses at each price point
✅ The 3-step Trifecta Criteria for smarter property investing
✅ Key growth drivers pushing Perth property prices up in 2026
✅ Common investment mistakes most buyers make (and how to avoid them)
✅ Suburb breakdowns: Maylands, Tuart Hill, Carlisle, and Waikiki

Hit play now and find out exactly where your budget should be pointed in Perth's 2026 market.

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Episode Highlights:

  1. 00:00:00 Intro
  2. 00:01:00 Budget vs suburb (what wins every time)
  3. 00:02:20 The Trifecta Criteria for property investing
  4. 00:03:40 Why your street matters more than the suburb
  5. 00:05:40 What $600K buys in Perth 2026
  6. 00:07:40 Maylands investment traps to avoid
  7. 00:08:00 Tuart Hill property value play
  8. 00:09:00 What $850K buys in Perth 2026
  9. 00:11:20 Waikiki and the AUKUS defense growth driver
  10. 00:13:20 How to match suburb to your strategy

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Jarrad Mahon
Jarrad Mahon is the Managing Director of Investors Edge and host of the Perth Property Insider Podcast. With 20+ years of experience, he’s helped thousands of investors grow their wealth through smart, strategy-first decisions.
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