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Watch This Before Buying an Apartment in 2026!
Buying an apartment can look like a smart move.
Lower price. Better yield. Great location.
But for a lot of investors, it turns into what we call the Apartment Ambush.
In this episode of the Property Academy Podcast, you’ll learn:
● What the Apartment Ambush actually is — and why it catches investors out
● Why apartments often don’t grow in value like houses and townhouses
● When apartments don’t work as an investment
● The body corporate and renovation limits most investors underestimate
● When apartments can make sense in 2026 — and who they’re best suited for.
This isn’t an “apartments are bad” episode.
It’s about understanding who apartments are for — and who should stay well away.
And if you want to compare apartment numbers properly, use Opes+, our free tool that adjusts growth and cashflow assumptions automatically: https://plus.opespartners.co.nz/
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