EP: 1579•6 Jan 2024

Are Home Buyers Scared of Plaster Homes? Do They Sell For Less Money? ⎜ Ep. 1579

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss whether home buyers are scared of plaster homes.

This includes a review of research out of the University of Auckland about whether plaster homes sell for less money (even after they've been repaired).

This can give us a sense of whether plaster homes are a good investment and what you need to be aware of.

We also mention our new quiz and calculator to help you find out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Can I afford an investment property in 2024?

Want to become a successful property investor? The 'Ultimate NZ Property Investor Bundle' has everything you need, featuring spreadsheets, ebooks, an audiobook, and exclusive software.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

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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