5 Sep 2026

He Saved $1,000 A Week. Now He Owns 2 Properties At 28 [Case Study]

About this episode

Luke moved to New Zealand from Australia, and by 21, he'd bought his first home. So, how did he do it... and why did he then go three months without a bathroom?

In this Case Study Sunday, Luke shares how he went from a $7-an-hour apprentice to a homeowner and investor.

You'll learn:

How he saved hard and got past a "no" from the bank to buy at 21
What he learned watching his dad build a four-property portfolio
Why did he renovate his first home but buy a new build as his rental

For Luke, the lesson was simple: take the risk while you're young, and get the right help.

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He Saved $1,000 A Week. Now He Owns 2 Properties At 28 [Case Study]

About this episode

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5 NZ Housing Trends You Can't Ignore [2027 Forecast]

OCR Up House Prices To Hit New Low, Reserve Bank Says