About this episode
The episode discusses new research indicating that New Zealand homeowners prioritize practicality over aesthetics in their homes.
New research shows that homeowners, and aspiring homeowners, are less concerned about beautification of their homes and more focused on the practicalities like storage. Jesse chats through the findings and what they mean with Kristy Howlett.
People in this episode
Host: Jesse
Guest: Kristy Howlett
Topics covered
- homeownership
- practicality
- storage
- housing market
- New Zealand
Keywords
- homeowners
- practicality
- storage
- New Zealand
- housing trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RNZ
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