"Is renovating my home an investment, or am I fooling myself?" Mailbag episode
Published: January 28, 2026
Duration: 18:31
Are home renovations actually an investment, or just an expensive way to make your house nicer to live in?
In this Ask the Experts mailbag episode, it’s time to answer the question many are scared of: have I overcapitalised my home?
Which renovations genuinely add value, and which ones don’t?
Is your own home an investment, or a lifestyle choice?
And if you’ve already spent the money, should you even consider an investment property?
To break it all down, I’m joined by Vanessa Williams from http://realestate.co.nz wh...