EP: 1236•29 Jan 2023

Top 8 Property Investment Trends in 2023: What Investors Need to Know | Ep. 1236

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss the top 8 property investment trends that prospective landlords need to look out for.

These include when property prices will bottom out, how far house prices still have to fall, the impact of the election, when inflation will flatten ... and who is currently propping up the housing market.

Ultimately this lets you, as a property investor, get prepared for what could happen this year.

Want to become a successful property investor? The 'Ultimate NZ Property Investor Bundle' has everything you need, featuring spreadsheets, ebooks, an audiobook, and exclusive software.

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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