EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 17 MIN
Listen To This Before Buying An Apartment in 2026!⎟Ep. 2321
from The Property Academy Podcast · host Opes Partners
Should you buy an apartment in 2026? For some investors, it could be the perfect move. For others, it's a trap waiting to happen.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the three biggest reasons NOT to buy an apartment, expose two common myths that trip up buyers, and reveal the three scenarios where apartments actually make sense.You'll also hear about the "Apartment Ambush" – where investors get sold on 6-7% growth forecasts, only to watch their property barely move in value over a decade.In this episode, you'll learn:Why apartments in Auckland City appreciate 3% slower per year than houses and townhousesThe real story behind an investor who bought a $540k apartment in 2015... and what it's worth todayWhat "body corporate control" actually means for your investment flexibilityThe truth about rental yields on apartments (hint: 5.5-6.5% is the target)Which type of investor should consider apartments – and who should stay far awayDon't forget to create your free Opes+ account here to run the numbers on any property in New Zealand and see realistic forecasts based on property type.Also check out the Opes Market MoverFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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Should you buy an apartment in 2026? For some investors, it could be the perfect move. For others, it's a trap waiting to happen.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the three biggest reasons NOT to buy an apartment, expose two common myths that trip up buyers, and reveal the three scenarios where apartments actually make sense.You'll also hear about the "Apartment Ambush" – where investors get sold on 6-7% growth forecasts, only to watch their property barely move in value over a decade.In this episode, you'll learn:Why apartments in Auckland City appreciate 3% slower per year than houses and townhousesThe real story behind an investor who bought a $540k apartment in 2015... and what it's worth todayWhat "body corporate control" actually means for your investment flexibilityThe truth about rental yields on apartments (hint: 5.5-6.5% is the target)Which type of investor should consider apartments – and who should stay far awayDon't forget to create your free Opes+ account here to run the numbers on any property in New Zealand and see realistic forecasts based on property type.Also check out the Opes Market MoverFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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