Is the Perth property market reaching a dangerous peak, or are we standing at the edge of a major 2026 structural shift?

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In this episode of The Folio Property Podcast, Reece and Lachlan sit down with the most requested guest in the show's history: Trent Fleskens, a veteran developer who has managed over 100 successful projects. We dive deep into his personal journey and the data-driven reality of today's market to answer the question every investor is asking:

Is a major downfall coming, or is the inventory crisis just beginning?

Following a period where Perth has defied all expectations, we look at the cold, hard data of 2026. Trent breaks down the "Scary Data" behind the current inventory shock, why East Coast "locust swarms" are changing the socioeconomics of WA suburbs, and why your "fear of failure" might be the only thing keeping you from building real wealth.

Whether you're looking to understand the difference between being a "punter" and an expert, or you're a seasoned investor wondering if it's time to shift from houses to industrial assets, this episode provides the 2026 roadmap you need.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The Trent Fleskens Story: From an 18-year-old anxious stock investor to a developer with 105 successful projects.
• The Perth Inventory Shock: What happens to prices when listings hit a record low of just 1,800 properties.
• Stocks vs. Property: Why Trent walked away from the "live nature" of the stock market to find sanity in tangible assets.

• Development Strategy: The "typology" shift - when to move from houses to triplexes, childcare centres, and industrial hubs.
• Solving the Housing Crisis: Why the 2026 market is a supply issue that requires solving society's problems to find profit.

• The 2026 Opportunity: Why Trent believes the fundamentals in Melbourne might finally be worth his attention.

Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 03:15 Trent Fleskens View On Property Investment 08:37 The Landscape Of The Perth Property Market 13:21 Trent's Property Portfolio 16:40 Trent's Portfolio Goal 18:30 How Trent Started His Business 23:03 When Did Trent Know The Perth Property Market Boom Was Coming 25:32 How East Coast Investors Changed The Perth Market 30:35 Trent's Investment Strategy In 2026 and Beyond 33:04 Will Trent Invest Outside PerthKey Themes:

• Perth property market shortage 2026
• Trent Fleskens property developer insights

Follow Trent Fleskens: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-fleskens-bbbb3846/Business: https://www.strategicpropertygroup.com.au/Podcast: https://perthpropertyshow.com.au/

About the Follio Property Podcast

Each week, Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights, we make property simple, honest, and practical.

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