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Why Almost 200% More Australians Are Searching for NZ Property Right Now

New data released this week confirms something we've been hearing directly from Australian investors for months.Searches for New Zealand property from Australia-based buyers are up almost 190% year on year, according to realestate.co.nz. That's not a minor uptick. That's a genuine shift in where Australians are choosing to put their money.If you're reading this because you've been looking into property in New Zealand, you're already ahead of most people in this market. Most Aussies right now are...

Buy In Queenstown, Or Let Queenstown Pay For Itself?

You've just been down to Queenstown. You loved it. And now you're wondering whether you should own a piece of it. You're not the only one asking. I have spoken to 100s of potential investors now, and Queenstown has been a hot location to ponder. "I want an investment property in the Queenstown region, but I don't know if I should Airbnb it, rent it long term, or do something smarter with the numbers."I decided to dive in and give you a full picture, with the actual data behind it, so you ca...

The Kiwis Are Coming Home. Are You Ready For The Rental Demand?

Tonight's 1News story said something we've been watching build for months.Australia is getting harder, not easier and I am hearing about it. I spoke to over 40 Australians last week and the same number the week before. By Friday I was worried I would start to sound like an Aussie! New Zealand is starting to look better by comparison. And interestingly, Kiwis are starting to come home too.Here's what that means if you're thinking about building a property portfolio right now.The Tide Has Tur...

Penny's Projections - August 2026 - NZ Property Hasn't Been This Cheap in 40 Years

Each month, I’ll pop into your inbox with some enlightenment on property investing in NZ. None of this is financial advice (please don’t take it as such!). It’s just where we’re at, and it might help you think through your own timing.40 YEARS.THAT’S HOW LONG SINCE NZ PROPERTY HAS BEEN THIS CHEAP.The news is all a fire this month, confirming that New Zealand is in the longest, deepest housing downturn in 30-40 years. Median value $804,303. Down ~20% since the 2021 peak. Auckland -35%. W...