Stop chasing hotspots: The next 20%+ growth is already in regional Australia

Most investors chase capital city “hotspots” – but some of the strongest growth in Australia is quietly happening in regional markets no one is watching. Here is how to find the next best area. On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman speaks with Kev Tran from Kev Tran Group about why regional areas continue to outperform expectations, even after years of investor attention and shifting sentiment. Tran cites Toowoomba as an example, with the town still recording 20–25 per cent year-on-year growth in recent cycles, despite investors pulling back and assuming the market had already peaked. He warns that one of investors’ biggest mistakes was to assume that past growth meant future stagnation, leading them to overlook markets with strong fundamentals beneath the surface. Tran explains that the real edge comes from focusing less on “hotspots” and more on fundamentals like supply constraints, population growth, economic diversity, and owner-occupier demand. The discussion expands beyond Queensland, highlighting how markets across Western Australia, Victoria, and other regional corridors continue to cycle through periods of undervaluation and renewed demand. The duo ultimately challenges the idea of following the crowd, showing that some of the best opportunities are often in the markets investors stopped paying attention to too early. ........................................................................... Join the team and special guests as we speculate, meditate, and deep dive into all things property investment! 🎙️ Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, The Smart Property Investment Show delivers the insights, strategies, and real-world tactics you need to build a successful portfolio. Don’t miss the actionable advice and expert commentary that can help you make smarter investment decisions. 🎧 Listen to the podcast now: 👉 https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts 📲 Or subscribe on Apple Podcasts: 👉 https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/smart-property-investment/id1062491621?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 🎵 Or follow on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7DWmPXxXcMB1F4nJGxFzK6?si=8a17705d599f4ed5 💡 Like what you hear? Subscribe to Smart Property Investment on YouTube: 👉 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwC81boH8aT3ognPmLiE6kw 📬 Get expert news, insights, and advice straight to your inbox: 👉 http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au 🌐 Visit our website for the latest in property investing: 👉 http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au 🔗 Connect with us: X/Twitter: http://twitter.com/spi_online Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spionline LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-property-investment Google+: http://plus.google.com/+SpionlineAu13 #investmentproperty #realestate #investment #property #propertyinvestment #portfolio #realestate #Australianproperty #investing #mortgage #hotspot #suburbs #landlord #rent #developer #cashflow #yield