EP: 187•
In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins the podcast. Tony was the Chief Economist at BNZ for almost 25 years before striking out on his own.
Here, Tony looks at the primary factors that lead to increases in house prices. The primary factors include:
Make sure to tune in for tomorrow's episode where Tony will join the show again. And don't forget to test out the Property Investor Quiz. This 7-question quiz will give you a 'yes', 'no', or 'maybe' answer as to whether you are in the position to invest in the housing market or not.
EP: 2015
In this episode, we discuss how to deal with bad neighbours. That includes one case where a tenant's neighbours were threatening to poison their dog. We talk through who to call in different situations and a few case studies of when neighbours truly are at war.
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EP: 2014
In this episode, we discuss the exact process to get a mortgage top up. That includes what you can use a mortgage top up for, who you need to talk to, and different ways you can set it up. Ultimately, property investors can use this information to decide whether a mortgage top up is right for them.
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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: 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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