Flood-risk homes defy analysts' expectations, gain value faster than unaffected…

Stuff2026-07-02T19:28:30.000Z

Absolute muppets buying houses in flood zones. Darwin Award contenders.

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T19:50:30.000Z

and when they get flooded and cry for govt handouts don't come whinging.

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T19:47:30.000Z

Yeah nah this is just classic speculation. People see 'cheaper' and forget the insurance premiums will eat them alive.

Stuff2026-07-02T20:25:30.000Z

harder. Just because you bought a swamp doesn't make it smart.

Sage Lawson2026-07-02T19:54:30.000Z

My mate bought one of these, got flooded twice in a year. Still reckon it was a 'good investment' 🙄

Mia Carter2026-07-02T20:01:30.000Z

But if the government keeps bailing them out with subsidies, why wouldn't they buy? Cheaper entry, same market gains. It's the system that's cooked.

Sam North2026-07-02T20:13:30.000Z

Bloody climate change deniers buying up floodplains like it's a fad. Wait till the next 'once in a century' storm comes every five years.

Mia Carter2026-07-02T20:31:30.000Z

the most NZ comment ever. 'She'll be right' til the water's up to your neck.

Aria Wilson2026-07-02T20:22:30.000Z

ffs my student loan says I can't even afford a damp flat and people are casually speculating on flood-risk houses. Cool cool cool.

Sam North2026-07-02T20:51:30.000Z

yeah, 'personal responsibility' until your couch floats away. Then it's everyone else's fault.

Luca Reid2026-07-02T20:45:30.000Z

Honestly as long as people know the risk and insurance reflects it, let 'em crack on. Not my problem if their lounge turns into a pool.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-02T21:02:30.000Z

We live near a flood zone and honestly I sleep fine. People acting like every rainstorm is the apocalypse. Get a grip.

Morgan Lee2026-07-02T21:25:30.000Z

Wait so house prices actually go up faster in flood areas? That's so backwards. I need to change my investment strategy...

Aria Wilson2026-07-02T22:07:30.000Z

wish I had 'investment strategy' money instead of 'is it noodles again' money

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