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Property Prices Are Stuck: Should You Buy in 2026? | Episode 470

With NZ property prices flat in 2026, should you be buying or waiting it out?

In this episode, we break down whether 2026 is actually a smart time to buy property in New Zealand, covering market equilibrium, regional differences, investor sentiment, interest rate uncertainty, and why long-term strategy matters more than trying to time short-term growth.

Next Steps: Thinking about buying in 2026 but not sure how to navigate interest rates or structure your lending? Chat to the Lighthouse Mortgage team to build a strategy that works in today’s market.

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