Episode 197 - Auckland Suburbs to Watch in 2026

Real talk. No fluff.

If you’re buying or selling in Auckland heading into 2026, this one matters.

We’ve been in the trenches for 30 years combined.

We’ve seen hype suburbs come and go.

What sticks? Location. Zoning. Transport. Demand. End of story.

In this episode, we cut through the noise and call out the suburbs that actually stack up — not the ones agents talk up because they’ve got listings there.

Buyers are sharper now.

They’re not compromising.

And the market’s rewarding the suburbs that tick the boxes.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:33 Favorite Suburbs in Auckland

00:52 Parnell and Orakei: Prime Locations

01:25 Affordability and Value in Auckland

02:05 West Auckland: A Diverse Market

02:34 Quality and Community in Q/Wapa

03:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts