UPI How to Buy Property That Still Works in 20 Years

August 25, 2026 Sam Saggers Urban Property Investor Comments Off on UPI How to Buy Property That Still Works in 20 Years

Is your property portfolio ready for the future? In this episode of The Urban Property Investor, we dive deep into the forces redefining the Australian real estate landscape. From the environmental transition to net-zero and the impact of middle-class decline to the rising influence of Gen Z preferences, uncover a strategic framework to help you navigate what’s coming next.

Whether you’re looking to protect your current investments or position yourself for long-term growth, this episode offers the clarity you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Things you’ll learn from this episode:

  • Using a framework of possible, plausible, probable to analyze future trends

  • Impact of social forces like inequality and middle class decline

  • Environmental transition towards a net zero economy and energy efficiency

  • Political shifts including build-to-rent movement and policy changes

  • The importance of thermal efficiency and climate resilience in property investment

  • Future demand driven by demographic changes and Gen Z preferences

  • The role of ESG and disclosure standards in real estate valuation

  • Risks associated with low-energy-rated properties and retrofitting costs

  • The significance of foresight in long-term property investment strategies

I discuss – 

00:00 Introduction to Future-Proofing Your Property Portfolio

01:06 How to Invest for the Future

05:49 Stop Buying Property for Today

08:14 The Possible, Plausible, Probable Framework

10:29 How Net Zero Will Change Real Estate

12:49 The Rise of Build-to-Rent

17:35 Preparing Your Portfolio for 2050

22:15 The Green Premium vs Older Properties

27:03 Why Energy Efficiency Will Drive Demand

31:46 The Future of Property Ratings & Finance

36:37 The Hidden Cost of Retrofitting Property

39:01 Building a Portfolio for the Future

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Sam

Sam Saggers
About the Author
Sam Saggers grew up the poorest kid in the richest suburb of Sydney. But that’s a story for another day (which he unpacks on episode one). Sam’s work in real estate is rather unmatched; he has helped over 7500 property investors get a leg up in real estate through his work as a property investor.