EP: 1765•11 Jul 2024

How many properties don't sell? The chance you sell your property ⎜ Ep. 1765

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss how many properties don't sell when they are listed on the market.

This includes the chance that you sell your property and where more properties are selling.

We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch.

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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How many properties don't sell? The chance you sell your property ⎜ Ep. 1765

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