[tmnvix]

Overall, yes, very.

For some not so much. Talking with my landlord the other week, they said that they regretted not selling the house last year when they moved. It's lost 15k every week this year on average (according to homes.co.nz estimates). That's almost 30%.

For people like me, it's a good thing. Interest rates are higher, sure, but a smaller deposit is needed and for most people I know that have been looking to buy it's the raising of the deposit that has been the biggest hurdle.

[Grimburger]

Investments aren't meant to be risk free.

[lostlogin]

That's exactly it though. For many it's as much a home as an investment.

[tuatoru]

That is what is wrong with using housing as an investment class.