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5 Reasons Not To Invest In NZ Property In 2026
This is a property investment podcast. So why are we making the case against investing?
Because if you're going to invest — or hold what you've got — you need to understand both sides.
In this episode of the Property Academy podcast, Ed and Andrew go through 5 reasons NOT to invest in NZ property in 2026, and the counter-argument for each:
● House prices are still 15% below the national peak — and have been flat for 3 years
● Listings are at a 10-year high — almost 34,000 properties on the market
● Net migration has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade outside Covid
● 64% of 18–39 year olds think new builds carry a high risk of defects
● Yields have fallen significantly since 2003 — and costs have gone up
Every reason has a counter. By the end, you'll have what you need to make the right call for you.
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