EP: 189•
In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins Ed and Andrew to discuss how long interest rates can stay low.
Many listeners will think back to the 80's and remember how high interest rates were at the time. Some even treat it like a competition.
It was not uncommon at the time to see interest rates of 18-26%.
Naturally, anyone who ever paid interest at that level is likely wondering 'how low can interest rates stay low?'
In Tony's view, interest rates will stay as low for at least a decade. He's predicting that we are in a low interest rate environment and that the previous high interest rate periods were a one-off due to rampant inflation at the time.
In other words, low interest rates are the norm. The high interest rates previously experienced were the exception.
Borrowers and investors can, therefore, take heart and have confidence that they will not likely face higher interest rates for some time.
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EP: 2013
In this episode, we discuss what middle class really means in New Zealand.
This includes how much income and wealth you might need to be considered middle class.
And if you're not middle class ... what are you?
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EP: 2011
In this episode, we discuss whether it's worth dropping $50k on property coaching.
That includes how much different companies charge and what you get for it.
That includes looking at pricing for companies like:
Wolfe Property Coaching,
Property Apprentice,
Positive Real Estate,
Straight-Up Property Investing
Tama Singh
Asset Lab
Finax
And many more.
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EP: 2012
In this episode, we are joined by Laura to discuss how she went from 0 to 5 properties in just over 5 years.
That includes how she did it starting on a single income and is now just 32 years old.
She shares the highs and the lows and some of the mistakes along the way.
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EP: 2010
In this episode, we discuss Finders Fees and how you can make $10,000+ through property ... without actually paying for a house. This includes how property investors can use deeds of nominations and contemporaneous settlements to on-sell properties for a fee. This is a strategy primarily used by land finders and people who want to sell to developers (or other property traders).
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