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NZ Property Market: Forget 7% Property Growth. Is 3% the New Normal? Ft. Nick Goodall | Episode 539 (opens the original)
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Has New Zealand’s property market finally reset? Nick Goodall, Head of Research at Cotality, joins James and Mike to unpack what’s changed since the 2021 property boom, from improving mortgage affordability and regional differences to investor returns, economic confidence and what realistic house price growth could look like from here. Next Steps: Explore Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain Report Learn more about Cotality and its latest research and insights into the New Zealand property market. If y
Could Helping Your Kids Ruin Your Retirement? | Episode 538 (opens the original)
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Helping your kids shouldn’t come at the cost of your retirement. James and Jess unpack the Bank of Mum and Dad, how much support is too much, the difference between giving your kids a head start and funding their lifestyle, and how to work out what you can actually afford to give without compromising your own financial future. Next Steps: see if you’re on track for retirement with our free Retirement Calculator. Listen to our previous episode exploring why family wealth is often lost across gene
Mortgage Application Declined? What to Do When the Bank Says No | Episode 537 (opens the original)
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A no from the bank doesn’t always mean you can’t borrow. We break down what happens when a mortgage application is declined, from specialist and second-tier lenders to full doc, alt doc and no doc loans, why some borrowers pay significantly higher interest rates, and the importance of having a clear exit strategy back to a main bank. Next Steps: If the bank has said no to your mortgage, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of options - get in touch with the Lighthouse mortgage team to talk thr
NZ Economy 2026: Is the Worst Finally Over Ft. Brad Olsen | Episode 536 (opens the original)
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Is the worst finally behind the New Zealand economy? Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joins James and Mike to unpack where the NZ economy really stands, from stubborn inflation and unemployment at an 11-year high to rising interest rates, the OCR, economic growth, the property market and what needs to happen before Kiwis finally start feeling better off. For more money tips, follow us on:
The 10 Most Critical Years in Retirement ft. Ben Brinkerhoff | Episode 535 (opens the original)
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Saving enough for retirement is only half the battle - knowing when to spend it could be just as important. James sits down with Ben Brinkerhoff, Head of Advice at Consilium, to unpack why the first 10 years of retirement matter so much, the psychology that stops retirees spending their wealth, how retirement spending changes with age, preparing for market downturns, and why your 40s and 50s could be some of the most important years for building towards a comfortable retirement. Read the article
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