Is now a good time to buy an investment property or should you wait?

💡Should you buy now or wait? In this Investment Lending Series episode, Dave Thomas breaks down one of the biggest questions investors are asking heading 2026: "Is now a good time to buy an investment property or should you wait?" This episode goes past the noise, headlines, rate speculation, and fear that’s paralysing a lot of would-be investors. Dave unpacks what’s actually happening with interest rates, inflation, lending policy, and property prices — and reveals why timing the market has always been one of the biggest traps in property investing. Instead of guessing the perfect moment, smart investors focus on the right asset, right area, right price, and right structure, then let time do the heavy lifting. This is your roadmap for deciding whether you’re ready to buy your next investment property in the next 6–12 months. You’ll learn: Why interest rates are stabilising — and what the “plateau” really means for investors How rising underlying inflation is affecting holding costs and borrowing capacity Why property prices didn’t fall during higher rates, and why demand remains strong The 30-year truth about timing: why investors who wait often get left behind What savvy investors focus on instead of interest rates The fundamentals of picking the right property (area, yield, vacancy rates, demand) How to check whether you are financially ready to buy The role of buffers, borrowing power, structure, and lending horizon Why psychology and mindset separate successful investors from stuck ones The practical checklist for deciding if your next purchase should happen now 0:00 Introduction 00:40 Interest rates and the economic climate 03:20 When's the perfect time to get into the market? 05:32 What smart investors are doing 08:02 Key metrics to consider 10:30 Psychology and mindset 📅 Book a strategy session with Dave → https://calendly.com/trilogy-funding/... 📘 Topics covered: investment property timing Australia, should I buy now or wait, interest rates 2025, inflation Australia, property prices 2025, borrowing power changes, investment lending strategy, Trilogy Funding, Dave Thomas, long-term property strategy, rental demand, property cycles 📚 Free tools & guides → Equity Access Blueprint: https://www.trilogyfunding.com.au/equ... → Investor eBook: https://www.trilogyfunding.com.au/fre... → Advanced Investor Report: https://www.trilogyfunding.com.au/adv... → Loan Application Guide: https://www.trilogyfunding.com.au/the...