EP: 2195•14 Sep 2025

The Riskiest Region To Buy a House in NZ ⎥ Ep. 2195

About this episode

Not all property markets are created equal. Some regions are booming… while others are ticking time bombs.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew hunt for the single riskiest place in New Zealand to buy property – and reveal the three warning signs that should make any investor think twice.

You’ll learn:

-The 3 types of risk that can crush your returns

-The regions that top each category

-Why one region ticks every risk box – and why you should steer clear

If you want to avoid buying in the wrong place and protect your portfolio, this episode gives you the red flags to watch out for.

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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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