Is it cheaper to build in 2026?

🏗️ Is Now The Right Time To Build? | New Build vs Established Property in 2026 Here's the surprising truth: In many areas, it now costs the SAME or LESS to build a brand new property than to buy an existing one. With construction costs stabilising and established property prices still climbing, 2026 could be the year that flips the script for property investors. Add in better tenant appeal, depreciation benefits, and warranties—and building starts to look like a very smart move. In this video, we break down: ✅ Why building can cost less than buying established right now ✅ Real benefits of new builds (depreciation, low maintenance, tenant appeal) ✅ How the building industry has improved since 2021-2023 ✅ Structuring advantages (stamp duty savings, staggered payments, capital growth) ✅ Managing the risks with the right support and strategy Building isn't just about saving on the purchase price—it's about designing a quality asset from the ground up that delivers strong rental returns, better cash flow, and long-term growth. In 2026, building isn't a backup plan. It could be the smartest property move you make this decade. About Kate Hill: I help Australians build real wealth through smart, no-nonsense property investment decisions. Real strategies, real tips, zero fluff. 📌 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more property investment insights! #PropertyInvestment #NewBuild #AustralianProperty #BuildingProperty #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstate2026 #WealthBuilding Find out more: https://www.adviseable.com.au/new-property-buyer/ https://www.adviseable.com.au/property-pathways/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adviseable-pty-ltd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katehill_adviseable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adviseproperty/ X: https://x.com/advise_property SOME OF OUR OTHER VIDEOS: Where to buy property in 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-HyrOcdWuk The housing undersupply myth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdtCyeWkx_A $650K: Still enough to invest? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI3TQ6MmPDk House and land pricing: What's hidden? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DbfTJs9bao What demographics can tell you about the future of a suburb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QXGX0Lczao Find the underrated property hotspots in 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvTo-k1NPto About Adviseable: Adviseable are the Buyers Agency and experienced Qualified Property Investment Advisers with the personal touch. Licensed in multiple states Adviseable's approach is to stand for their client first, area second and property third. 100% independent while helping clients build wealth and secure their financial future. DISCLAIMER No Legal, Financial & Taxation Advice The Listener acknowledges and agrees that: • Any information provided by us is provided as general information and for general information purposes only; • We have not taken the Listeners’ personal and financial circumstances into account when providing information; • We must not and have not provided legal, financial or taxation advice to the Listener; • The information provided must be verified by the Listener prior to the Listener acting or relying on the information by an independent professional advisor including a legal, financial, taxation advisor and the Listener’s accountant; • The information may not be suitable or applicable to the Listener’s individual circumstances; • We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and we are not authorised to provide financial services to the Listener, and we have not provided financial services to the Listener.