EP: 1476•27 Sep 2023

Taupo: Is It a Good Place To Invest? (New Data Update) | Ep. 1476

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss whether it's a good idea to invest in Taupo.

This includes a deep dive into the Taupo property market.

That allows you to answer the question "are proeprties in Taupo a good investment right now?"

Main Points:

Latest data on Taupo's housing market.
Rental availability in Taupo and its significance.
Is Taupo over or undervalued?

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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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