The Property Academy Podcast Top 5 best places to Airbnb a property (NZ)⎥Ep. 1994
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Feb 25, 2025 They run AirDNA and property-value data to rank New Zealand areas by assumed Airbnb yield. They name the top and bottom regions for potential short-term rental returns. They explain why high revenue areas can still show low yields because of purchase prices. They warn about data limits and recommend using the analysis only as a starting point for further research.
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McKenzie Tops Airbnb Yield Rankings
- McKenzie District (Twizel/Tekapo) shows the highest assumed Airbnb yield at ~11% based on AirDNA revenue and CoreLogic house values.
- High yield stems from average Airbnb revenue (
$75k) versus relatively low average house price ($690k).
Ruapehu's Ski Season Boosts Returns
- Ruapehu district ranks high (about 9.7% assumed yield) because low average house prices lift returns despite seasonality.
- Tourist draws like ski fields concentrate demand and boost winter revenues for whole-house listings.
Personal Examples Of Ruapehu Properties
- Andrew mentions Cathy Falkner owns a bach in Taumarunui as a real example in Ruapehu district.
- He also describes a personal Airbnb stay and ski-lift closures to illustrate seasonality effects.