EP: 2314•11 Jan 2026

The 6 Best NZ Property Markets for 2026 (The Data Might Surprise You)⎥Ep. 2314

About this episode

The “best places to buy” lists are everywhere ... but which areas actually have the numbers to back it up in 2026?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the 6 best places to invest in New Zealand this year, using a nationwide scoring system to rank every city from -6 to +6 for investment potential.

You’ll learn:

-The 6 best areas to invest in 2026

-Our score for every city in New Zealand for investment potential

-Why this city tops the list

This episode gives you a clear, data-driven roadmap for where to focus your investing in 2026 – based on facts, not hype.

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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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