EP: 1867•21 Oct 2024

What houses can you buy for under $500K in NZ ⎥ Ep. 1867

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss the houses that you can still buy for under $500k in Auckland and across New Zealand.

We're often told that houses in New Zealand are expensive (and they are).

But, the data we often read in the media doesn't tell the full picture. So we dive into the numbers and show how many properties can still be picked up cheaply.

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