Each week, BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's what's the truth behind the fear in the housing market. Hosted by Frances Cook.


There's nothing like the housing market to make us a bit hysterical. 

That's partly because it's such a mix of money and security. 

People are keen to own their own home, not only to get it paid off and have a more secure financial future but also for the lifestyle and security that owning gives them. 

Money and emotions – it's a potent mix. 

Lately, headlines have been saying the fall in house prices could continue, causing panic among some current homeowners and excitement among would-be first-home buyers. 

So what's the truth of the hype behind the headlines?

For the latest podcast, I talked to Brad Olsen, principal economist at Infometrics.

For the interview, listen to the podcast here.

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Listen to the full interview on the Cooking the Books podcast. You can subscribe on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.