12 Aug 2026

NZ's Next Growth Suburbs Do House Prices Follow Big Macs And Supermarkets

About this episode

There's an old investor line: buy where McDonald's and the supermarkets go, because they've done the homework for you. But do house prices actually follow the big chains ... or is it the other way round?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew put the theory to the test, with answers straight from big chains.

You'll learn:

How much research do the big chains really do before they build
Whether a new store drives prices or just follows the growth that's already coming
What the overseas studies actually say about living near a supermarket

A new supermarket feels like a green light. But it might be confirming the growth, not creating it.

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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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How I Would Invest on an AVERAGE NZ SALARY

NZ's Next Growth Suburbs Do House Prices Follow Big Macs And Supermarkets

About this episode

Are Townhouses Crashing Auckland House Prices [Based on Data]

The Right Property to Buy at Every Age (20s to 70s)

The 3-Step Plan to Kill $59,000 of Debt in 9 Months

How I Would Invest on an AVERAGE NZ SALARY