5 Oct 2026

Is The Cheaper House Always The Better Buy Cheap vs Good

About this episode

We all know more expensive food is usually better. But with houses, most of us don't have that instinct.

So, how do you tell the difference between a low price and a genuinely cheap one?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down why the cheaper house isn't always the better deal.

You'll learn:

The difference between a low price and real value (and why it matters)
The hidden reasons one house is cheaper than the one down the road
The one question that tells you if a discount is actually a discount

The lesson? A discount is only a discount if you can remove the reason for it. Otherwise, it's just the price.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

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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Is The Cheaper House Always The Better Buy Cheap vs Good

About this episode

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