Ep 33. 4 Top Cairns Agents Debate Where to Invest Before It’s Too Late

Cairns property investing is one of the most talked-about opportunities in the Queensland property market, but is Cairns still good value for investors, or has the easy money already been made?

In this episode, I am joined by David Galloway-Penny, Ken Turner and Tim Lyon to debate where they would invest today, including houses vs units, the best Cairns suburbs to buy in, the risks investors need to watch, and whether regional Queensland property still has room to grow.

We discuss what we would personally do with an $800,000 property investment budget in Cairns, including older houses on larger blocks, dual occupancy opportunities, granny flats, townhouses, units, and inner-city suburbs with strong rental demand.

This conversation covers some of the biggest questions investors are asking about the Cairns property market right now:

00:00 Cairns Property Market Debate: Is It Too Late to Invest?

00:24 Where Would 4 Cairns Agents Invest $800k Today?

05:21 Houses vs Units in Cairns: Which Is the Better Investment?

17:41 New vs Established Property: Tax Changes, Negative Gearing & Rental Supply

26:15 Is Cairns Still Good Value or Has the Easy Money Been Made?

30:26 Underrated Cairns Suburbs, Bayview Heights & the Future of Supply

31:24 Cairns Apartment Prices, Replacement Cost & New Developments

We also debate the real risks in the Cairns market, including flood zones, crime stigma, body corporate costs, construction costs, interest rates, rental supply, and whether investors are still being rewarded for buying properties that others overlook.

If you are researching Cairns property, investing in Queensland, buying an investment property in Australia, or looking for suburbs with strong rental demand and long-term growth potential, this podcast gives you a practical on-the-ground view from 4 local agents working in the market every day.

Cairns has changed significantly over the past few years. Prices have risen, rents remain tight, land is becoming harder to find, and investors are being forced to think more carefully about what they buy, where they buy, and how they create value.

Whether you are a first-time investor, an interstate buyer, a local homeowner, or someone comparing Cairns to other regional Australian property markets, this episode will help you think through where the opportunities and risks may sit today.

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