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5 Reasons NOT To Invest in NZ Property in 2026

Start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0: https://bit.ly/4aEzvKw This is a property investment podcast. So why are we making the case against investing? Because if you're going to invest — or hold what you've got — you need to understand both sides. In this episode of the Property Academy podcast, Ed and Andrew go through 5 reasons NOT to invest in NZ property in 2026, and the counter-argument for each: ● House prices are still 15% below the national peak — and have been flat for 3 years ● Listings are at a 10-year high — almost 34,000 properties on the market ● Net migration has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade outside Covid ● 64% of 18–39 year olds think new builds carry a high risk of defects ● Yields have fallen significantly since 2003 — and costs have gone up Every reason has a counter. By the end, you'll have what you need to make the right call for you. Ep. 2468⎟Property Academy podcast 00:00 Intro 01:01 House prices are down 03:24 Too much supply 06:17 "Everyone is moving to Australia" 09:18 Concerns around new build quality 12:22 Yields have fallen Subscribe to the podcast for daily episodes: https://linktr.ee/Thepropertyacademypodcast https://www.opespartners.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/opes_partners/ #propertyinvestment #propertyinvesting #nzproperty This track has been registered for Content ID by AdRev. AdKey:P7GM4kxKBYjRzX Opes Partners Comment Deletion Policy At Opes Partners, we encourage open discussion and respectful debate. If you disagree with us or our content, that’s totally fine – we won’t delete your comment. However, if your comment is mean-spirited, personal attacks, or targets our presenters, we will remove it. Our goal is to maintain a safe, supportive environment for everyone in our community. Let’s keep it respectful, constructive, and focused on growth.