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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Hidden Areas Of NZ Where Houses Don't Cost As Much

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Are there still good property deals in New Zealand right now? Here's where to actually look.A listener wrote in with the question everyone's asking: prices are technically down, but they still feel expensive. Interest rates aren't friendly. Rents don't cover the mortgage.So is property investment still worth it, or has the window already closed?On this episode of Ask the Experts, Katie Wesney from EnableMe is ready to talk about what changes the calculations on whether property investment is worth it.In this episode:New builds vs. existing homes: which one actually protects your moneyThe real relationship between rental yield and capital gainsWhy buying outside your own city can be a smart risk-mitigation moveWhich parts of New Zealand currently have the strongest property fundamentalsHow to use equity in your own home instead of waiting to save a depositThe difference between a genuine bargain and a property that's "cheap for a reason"The one question to ask before buying ANY investment propertyIf you've been told property investment doesn't work anymore, this episode will change how you think about it.If you have a letter you’d like us to answer, please send it through to [email protected] and you might feature on our next episode!Follow me everywhere!Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookNZInstagram / https://www.instagram.com/francescooknzTikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@francescooknzJoin the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week https://www.francescook.co.nz/subscribeBecome a confident sharemarket investor by signing up to the Market Memo newsletter https://www.francescook.co.nz/invest#MakingCents #FrancesCook #MakingCentsPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MoneyPodcast #FinancialFreedomProduction and video editing by Lana ByrneAudio engineering by Tash ChittockFilmed by Fanaticals

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