EP: 2335•1 Feb 2026

Auckland No Longer Most Expensive City in NZ⎟Ep. 2335

About this episode

Headlines are claiming Auckland has been "dethroned" as New Zealand's most expensive property market — with the Bay of Plenty now taking the crown. But is that actually true?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data behind the headlines. The short answer: no, Auckland is still the most expensive place to buy. The median sale price in Auckland is still $150,000 higher than the Bay of Plenty. So what's going on?

You'll learn:

-The difference between asking prices and sale prices — and why it matters

-Why the mix of properties listed can completely skew the numbers

-Which city has actually been more expensive than Auckland for most of the last 33 years

-Why this headline might really be a sign that Auckland has gotten cheap

Property headlines love drama. This episode gives you the facts.

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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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