EP: 742•22 Sep 2021

Yield vs Purchase Price ... Do Cheaper Properties Get Higher Gross Yields? | Ep. 742

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss whether the value of a property impacts its potential gross yield. And for this, we have taken data from real properties available for rent in Hamilton and looked at their current values.

Property investors need to know that there is a trend, at least in the Hamilton property market. Here, for every $100k more expensive a property becomes, the gross yield tended to fall 0.3% points.

We also mention our analysis of the NZ property market, the Auckland property market, the Canterbury property market, and the Wellington property market.

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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