3 Sep 2026

5 NZ Housing Trends You Can't Ignore [2027 Forecast]

About this episode

One line, right across the Cook Strait, sums up what's happening in the Kiwi housing market. So what's driving the split... and the other shifts quietly reshaping where we live?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down five housing trends every investor should have on their radar in 2026.

You'll learn:

Why the South Island is bouncing back while much of the North keeps falling
Why do we need far more homes even without any population growth
Where the real growth is happening (hint: follow the roads)

The market is quietly reorganising itself. The investors who spot it early are the ones who benefit.

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The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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5 NZ Housing Trends You Can't Ignore [2027 Forecast]

About this episode

OCR Up House Prices To Hit New Low, Reserve Bank Says

They Had No Rent For A Year. How these Investors Survived. Landlord Insurance Explained

The End Of Airbnb In NZ Government's Shock Ruling Explained

8 Jaw-Dropping Money Stats of the Average Kiwi