<p>If property prices are doing your head in and you’re starting to wonder whether buying a first home is even possible anymore, it’s time to figure out what’s actually happening.</p><br><p>A listener from Wellington writes in to say they love their city, they want stability for their kids, but every time they look at the market, it feels completely out of reach.</p><br><p>In this Ask the Experts episode, Vanessa Williams from <a href="http://realestate.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">realestate.co.nz</a> helps me dig into what’s actually happening in the New Zealand property market right now, whether this is a good time to buy, and how to figure out if you’re personally ready to take the leap.</p><br><p>We also break down how to research good suburbs, how to spot affordable pockets in an expensive city, and which property data actually matters when you’re trying to make a smart decision.</p><br><p>If you have a letter you’d like us to answer, please send it through to <a href="mailto:ask@francescook.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ask@francescook.co.nz</a> and you might feature on our next episode!</p><br><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Follow Frances Cook on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookNZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@francescooknz?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, or join the <a href="https://www.francescook.co.nz/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Money Memo newsletter</a> for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week.</p><br><p>This podcast was filmed and produced by <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66bb134aa34ffa41d64cdfac/shows/66bb153a578b70d89d091601/episodes/www.fanaticals.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fanaticals</a></p><p>Video editing &amp; content production by Lana Byrne&nbsp;</p><p>Audio engineering by Tash Chittock</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Making Cents

Frances Cook

“How to find an affordable first home in an expensive city - maybe with a llama?” Mailbag episode

DEC 3, 202517 MIN
Making Cents

“How to find an affordable first home in an expensive city - maybe with a llama?” Mailbag episode

DEC 3, 202517 MIN

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<p>If property prices are doing your head in and you’re starting to wonder whether buying a first home is even possible anymore, it’s time to figure out what’s actually happening.</p><br><p>A listener from Wellington writes in to say they love their city, they want stability for their kids, but every time they look at the market, it feels completely out of reach.</p><br><p>In this Ask the Experts episode, Vanessa Williams from <a href="http://realestate.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">realestate.co.nz</a> helps me dig into what’s actually happening in the New Zealand property market right now, whether this is a good time to buy, and how to figure out if you’re personally ready to take the leap.</p><br><p>We also break down how to research good suburbs, how to spot affordable pockets in an expensive city, and which property data actually matters when you’re trying to make a smart decision.</p><br><p>If you have a letter you’d like us to answer, please send it through to <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> and you might feature on our next episode!</p><br><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Follow Frances Cook on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookNZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@francescooknz?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, or join the <a href="https://www.francescook.co.nz/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Money Memo newsletter</a> for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week.</p><br><p>This podcast was filmed and produced by <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66bb134aa34ffa41d64cdfac/shows/66bb153a578b70d89d091601/episodes/www.fanaticals.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fanaticals</a></p><p>Video editing &amp; content production by Lana Byrne&nbsp;</p><p>Audio engineering by Tash Chittock</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>