New builds: What are the pros and cons?

In this article, we’ll lay out exactly what the pros and cons are for buying a new-build so you can make an informed decision on what investment suits you best.

Author: Laine Moger

Journalist and Property Educator, holds a Bachelor of Communication (Honours) from Massey University.

Reviewed by: Ed McKnight

Our Resident Economist, with a GradDipEcon and over five years at Opes Partners, is a trusted contributor to NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, Stuff, Business Desk, and OneRoof.

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