EP: 1805•20 Aug 2024

Private school vs invest in property – what's right for me? ⎥ Ep. 1805

About this episode

In this episode, we compare and contrast sending your kids to private school vs investing in property (and giving them the money).

This includes different ways that property investors use property to send their kids to good schools and what you need to think about when it comes to giving your kids the best start in life.

Want to become a successful property investor? The 'Ultimate NZ Property Investor Bundle' has everything you need, featuring spreadsheets, ebooks, an audiobook, and exclusive software.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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About this episode

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