EP: 190•
In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins the show.
Tony is one of the most respected economic writers in the country and for almost 25 years was the Chief Economist at the BNZ.
He has arguably written more than any other person about the New Zealand economy and our property market.
During this episode, Tony argues that despite the rhetoric often heard from the government, the reserve bank and the treasury, they want your house price to increase.
Why?
Because higher house prices increase homeowners confidence.
And right now the New Zealand economy needs additional confidence to ward off or limit the economic impacts of a recession.
Falling house prices will conversely lead to a decrease in consumer confidence and make any recession potentially worse.
Increasing confidence will also benefit the coalition government in an election year.
We also make mention of the Property Investor Quiz. If you've been an avid listener of the show, then you may be thinking about becoming an investor. If that's you, take the quiz.
This 7-question quiz will give you a 'yes', 'no', or 'maybe answer about whether you are in the financial position to invest in property right now.
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.
Inspired by today's case study? Find out if you can afford an investment property with our quick quiz.
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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