97. City vs Rural: Where Should You Buy Your Home?

Is the grass really greener (and cheaper) in the countryside? Today we're exploring the financial reality of city versus country living in New Zealand. With Auckland's median house price at $970,000, we'll investigate whether moving to regions like Gore, where houses trade around $400,000, could be your ticket to mortgage-free living. Key Questions Discussed: What are the current house prices across NZ's main centres?Which NZ towns offer homes under $500,000?How do job opportunities co...