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Should I Buy A House In 2025 Or Wait Until 2026⎥Ep. 2062

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss whether now is the right time to buy a property — or if you’re better off waiting until 2026.

You’ll learn:

Why delaying your decision could cost you $25,000+ in capital gains
When waiting might actually be the smarter move
And how to weigh up the odds using a new way of thinking about risk and timing
If you’re trying to time the market, start by building a plan. Check out our guide to property investment in New Zealand to help you decide whether to act now or hold off.

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.

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