27 Aug 2026

Will The 2026 Election Move House Prices What 11 Elections Tell Us

About this episode

With the election on 7 November, plenty of Kiwis are wondering whether to hold off on buying or selling. So does an election actually move the housing market, and who does it affect?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data on what really happens to prices, sales, and listings around an election.

You'll learn:

Whether elections actually change house prices
Why sales dip before an election, and what that means for buyers
How big of an impact heading to the polls really makes

The election barely moves prices. But for buyers, that quiet window before November could be an opportunity.

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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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Will The 2026 Election Move House Prices What 11 Elections Tell Us

About this episode

The Winter Rental Myth, Busted With 32 Years Of Data

7 Things Landlords Miss Between Tenancies (And Pay For Later)

The Worst Property Tax Changes Michael Yardney's Seen in 55 Years

How to spot a BAD house in 60 seconds