About this episode

Frances Cook and Katie Wesney discuss the differences between investing in property and shares, addressing common misconceptions and providing guidance for beginners.

Property vs shares. It’s one a big investing decision, and also an easy one to get stuck on. In this Ask the Experts episode, we’re tackling a question that comes up all the time: should you invest in property or the sharemarket? Frances Cook is joined by Katie Wesney from EnableMe to break down the real differences between property investing and sharemarket investing. We get into: – Is property still a good investment in New Zealand, or has the game changed? – What people don’t realise about the costs, risks, and returns of rental property – Why shares feel scarier, and how to get past that – The rise of DIY investing, and what beginners need to know before jumping in – How to choose between property and shares based on your goals (not someone else’s) – Simple ways to get started, even if you’re feeling overwhelmed If you have a letter you’d like us to answer, please send it through to ask@francescook.co.nz and you might feature on our next episode! This episode of Making Cents is proudly supported by Odoo. Go to https://www.odoo.com/r/hpl now and try it for free, for 15 days. Follow me everywhere! Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookNZ Instagram /…

People in this episode

Host: Frances Cook

Guest: Katie Wesney

Topics covered

• property investing
• sharemarket investing
• investment decisions
• costs and risks
• DIY investing
• financial goals

Keywords

• property vs shares
• investment strategies
• New Zealand property
• rental property costs
• sharemarket risks
• DIY investing tips

Sponsors

Odoo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EnableMe

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