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"Old wealth is built by owning more, new wealth is built by owing more." Welcome to Leverage Addicts, the podcast for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, investors and hustlers who want to maximise their time and capital by using leverage. Join us as we dive into the world of property investing and explore the different journeys of successful investors. We'll dissect real-world deals and strategies, and give you the tools you need to navigate the market and make the most of your investments. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your portfolio to the next level, this is the podcast for you. So, come along and learn how to build new wealth by owing more with us. Disclaimer: These videos are by mortgagehq limited (trading as mortgagehq, FSP463846). They provide general information only and is not personalised financial advice. It does not take into account your individual goals or financial situation. Before taking action, you should seek advice from a licensed Financial Adviser.

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From Tall Black to Business Advisor: Brendon Pongia on NZ Business Success

49 min

Navigating the NZ property market requires the right mindset, strong foundational values, and the ability to pivot when challenges arise. In this video, former Tall Black and business advisor Brendon Pongia shares insights on how to look past short-term economic noise to uncover real opportunity in New Zealand real estate. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/learn/from-tall-black-to-business-advisor-brendon-pongia-on-nz-business-success

How to Buy Smart in The NZ Property Market

50 min

Navigating the NZ Property Market can be challenging, whether you are buying your first home or expanding your investment portfolio. In this episode, Alex Martelli from Martelli Buyers Agents shares valuable insights on how to navigate current market conditions, avoid common buying mistakes, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Learn more: 

Simeon Brown on How National’s Policies Impact the NZ Property Market

26 min

How will government policies, interest rate changes, and new housing regulations affect the NZ property market? In this episode, Minister Simeon Brown joins us to discuss key economic and housing strategies impacting Kiwi homeowners and property investors. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/learn/simeon-brown-on-how-nationals-policies-impact-the-nz-property-market MHQ doesn't endorse any political party or candidate. This conversation is about the policies that affect our clients' and viewers' mortgages, savings, and investment. Not a pitch for anyone's vote.  

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From Tall Black to Business Advisor: Brendon Pongia on NZ Business Success

49 min

Navigating the NZ property market requires the right mindset, strong foundational values, and the ability to pivot when challenges arise. In this video, former Tall Black and business advisor Brendon Pongia shares insights on how to look past short-term economic noise to uncover real opportunity in New Zealand real estate. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/learn/from-tall-black-to-business-advisor-brendon-pongia-on-nz-business-success

How to Buy Smart in The NZ Property Market

50 min

Navigating the NZ Property Market can be challenging, whether you are buying your first home or expanding your investment portfolio. In this episode, Alex Martelli from Martelli Buyers Agents shares valuable insights on how to navigate current market conditions, avoid common buying mistakes, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Learn more: 

Simeon Brown on How National’s Policies Impact the NZ Property Market

26 min

How will government policies, interest rate changes, and new housing regulations affect the NZ property market? In this episode, Minister Simeon Brown joins us to discuss key economic and housing strategies impacting Kiwi homeowners and property investors. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/learn/simeon-brown-on-how-nationals-policies-impact-the-nz-property-market MHQ doesn't endorse any political party or candidate. This conversation is about the policies that affect our clients' and viewers' mortgages, savings, and investment. Not a pitch for anyone's vote.  

Is the NZ Property Market About to Crash or Boom?

1 hr 5 min

In this episode, we dive deep into the current state and future of the NZ Property Market with 20-year real estate veteran Wayne Maguire, Managing Partner at Ray White Mission Bay and St Heliers.

The Future of the NZ Property Market: Tax Changes, Interest Rates & Supply

36 min

Are you trying to make sense of the NZ property market ahead of the upcoming election? In this episode, we sit down with Alfred Ngaro, NZ First candidate for Te Atatū (campaigning in Glendene) and former Minister for Pacific Peoples, to discuss the critical economic shifts that will directly impact your mortgage, savings, and investments. Whether you are a first-home buyer or a seasoned investor looking closely at NZ property, this conversation bypasses the political pitches to focus on the numbers that actually move the needle. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/the-future-of-the-nz-property-market-tax-changes-interest-rates-supply/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Default Disclaimer: These videos are by mortgagehq (trading as MHQ, FSP463846). They provide general information only and is not personalised financial advice. It does not take into account your individual goals or financial situation. Before taking action, you should seek advice from a licensed Financial Adviser.

How To Use KiwiSaver for Your First Home & Beyond | NZ Property Investing

18 min

Is your KiwiSaver NZ strategy quietly costing you thousands? Most people spend years focusing entirely on their mortgage, their home, and their direct investments. But often, one of the biggest financial assets you will ever own is sitting quietly in the background - your KiwiSaver. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/tips-tools-strategies/how-to-use-kiwisaver-for-your-first-home-beyond-nz-property-investing/

Why Your NZ KiwiSaver First Home Strategy Might Be Costing You Thousands

25 min

Discover how to optimise your KiwiSaver NZ strategy to build long-term wealth beyond just property investing. In this video, we sit down with Matthew from Generate KiwiSaver to unpack why so many New Zealanders are missing out on potential gains by treating their KiwiSaver as an afterthought. Generate is one of the KiwiSaver providers MHQ can recommend, and MHQ may receive commission from them. KiwiSaver investments carry risk. Returns aren’t guaranteed, and past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future returns Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/5-kiwisaver-mistakes-every-nz-property-investor-must-avoid/

How to buy 25 Profitable NZ Properties in 3 years

15 min

Unlock the secrets to professional-scale NZ property investing with active investor Cairo. In this episode, we dive deep into how he transitioned from being a mortgage broker - where he saw thousands of investor deals - to building a massive portfolio of over 25 properties in just three years. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/building-a-25-property-portfolio-in-3-years-nz-property-investing/

How To Stop Relying on Capital Gains: The New Rule for NZ Property Investment

9 min

In this video, we dive deep into the world of NZ property investment with Nikita Taiapa, co-founder of the buyer's agency Search and Secure. Nikita shares her unconventional journey from a corporate law career to property investing, including how she secured a $130,000 profit on her very first deal through education and hands-on renovation. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/how-to-stop-relying-on-capital-gains-the-new-rule-for-nz-property-investment/

Property Investing NZ: Is Now the Best Time to Buy?

16 min

Unlock the secrets to success in NZ property investing with this deep dive into the current market! In this episode, we're joined by Michael Wilson, a seasoned property developer and educator who has completed over 78 deals. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/property-investing-nz-is-now-the-best-time-to-buy/

NZ Property Tax Changes: What Investors Need to Know for 2026

30 min

Are you prepared for the significant shifts in the NZ Property Tax landscape? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, we dive deep into the complexities that experienced investors, developers, and business owners face as they scale their portfolios. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/nz-property-tax-changes-what-investors-need-to-know-for-2026/

5 Critical Mistakes Every First Time Property Investor in NZ Must Avoid

16 min

Are you a new NZ property investor looking to avoid the costly mistakes that trap most beginners? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, host Andy Turner is joined by Ifran from My Tax Mate to break down the essential tax, ownership, and structural strategies you need before you commit to your first purchase. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/5-critical-mistakes-every-first-time-property-investor-in-nz-must-avoid/

Is Airbnb Still Worth It? NZ Property Investing Strategy

16 min

Are you looking to maximize your returns in NZ property investing? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, we dive deep into the world of short-term rentals and Airbnb management. While many focus only on purchasing, the real secret to success is how you manage the property once you own it. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/is-airbnb-still-worth-it-nz-property-investing-strategy/

Is the Kiwi Dream a Trap? The Truth About NZ Property

11 min

Are you searching for financial freedom in New Zealand but feel trapped on a "hamster wheel" of debt? For many, the traditional path of working a job just to pay off a massive mortgage has become a cycle of being a "Generation Slave." Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/achieving-financial-freedom-in-new-zealand-moving-beyond-the-rat-race/

NZ Property Investment Strategies for 2026

28 min

Looking to scale your NZ property investment portfolio in today’s shifting market? In this video, we sit down with Mitch, a property investor who built serious momentum by "buying the dip" during the 2022 market slump. We cut through the noise of conflicting advice to discuss the "hybrid strategy" that combines high-yield cash flow with the BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method to create instant equity. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/nz-property-investment-strategies-for-2026/

Auckland’s PC120 Conflict: Why Housing Intensification is Facing Natural Hazards

19 min

This video examines the significant shifts in New Zealand's housing landscape, focusing specifically on Auckland PC120 and what it means for the future of density and affordability. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/aucklands-pc120-conflict-why-housing-intensification-is-facing-natural-hazards/

Auckland’s PC120 Explained: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know

19 min

Is Auckland's growth creating opportunity or absolute chaos? In this episode, we sit down with Ken Turner, a counsellor for Waitakere and a long-time business owner, to cut through the noise surrounding Auckland PC120. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/aucklands-pc120-explained-what-every-property-owner-needs-to-know/

Is the Kiwi Dream of Home Ownership Over? How to Build Wealth in NZ

11 min

Is buying a home still the best way to build wealth in NZ, or has the "Kiwi Dream" become a financial liability? In this video, we move beyond the theory of property versus shares to look at what actually works for real people in today's market. We are joined by property investor and MHQ expert Simon McDonald to debate whether the traditional ladder to success is still the smartest path for your money. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/house-buying/is-the-kiwi-dream-of-home-ownership-over-how-to-build-wealth-in-nz/

Is Christchurch the New Auckland? | Christchurch Property Investment

30 min

Unlock the secrets to successful property investing with Simon from Nest Residential as he joins the podcast to share his extensive experience in the Christchurch market. Since 1999, Simon has transitioned from a landscape architect to an architectural designer and developer, navigating the massive changes brought about by the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/is-christchurch-the-new-auckland-christchurch-property-investment/

Common Mistakes to Avoid in New Zealand Property Investing

18 min

In this video, property investment expert Hadley Nightingale returns to share real-world insights from the front lines of the New Zealand property market. As a buyers agent, Hadley doesn't just talk theory; he is actively involved in identifying opportunities, negotiating deals, and managing end-to-end projects for investors. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-new-zealand-property-investing/

Is Global Chaos About to Cause Market Mayhem in NZ Property?

12 min

In this episode, we dive deep into the chaotic forces currently shaping global markets and what they mean for investors here in New Zealand. From rising tensions in the Middle East to shifting interest rates, we unpack how international events directly impact your mortgage and investment strategy. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/how-global-tensions-impact-nz-mortgage-rates/

Why Paying Down Your Investment Mortgage is a MISTAKE (NZ) | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 2

9 min

Are you accidentally slowing down your wealth creation? In New Zealand, the "standard" advice is to pay off debt as fast as possible—but when it comes to investment properties, that strategy could be costing you thousands in lost cash flow and tax efficiency. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/smash-your-tax-interest-only-vs-principal-interest-mortgage-strategies-series-ep-2/

How to Borrow Properly in NZ Property | Property Investment NZ Ep 3

1 min

Most New Zealand property investors never get past one or two properties - not because property doesn’t work, but because they misunderstand debt, leverage, and serviceability. In this video, we break down how Kiwis can borrow properly, use good debt with intent, and structure their property investments for long-term wealth creation. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/how-to-borrow-properly-in-nz-property-build-multiple-investment-properties-scale-wealth/

Property Development vs Property Investing in New Zealand | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 3

18 min

Is property development the natural next step after property investing in New Zealand? Or is it a completely different game? In this New Zealand real estate education video, we break down the real difference between property investing vs property development, and whether you should develop to hold or develop to sell in the current NZ property market. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/property-development-vs-property-investing-in-new-zealand/

How to Choose the Right Property Strategy in NZ | Property Investment NZ Ep 2

3 min

Before you buy your next property in New Zealand, you need to answer one critical question: What are you actually trying to achieve? Most New Zealand property investors and first home buyers jump straight into “what should I buy?” without defining their goal, understanding their financial position, or choosing the right strategy. That’s why so many Kiwis feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disappointed with their property results. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/how-to-choose-the-right-property-strategy-in-nz-property-investment-nz-ep-2/

Revolving Credit Explained NZ | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 2

7 min

Is revolving credit a smart mortgage strategy or a financial trap? In this video, we break down how revolving credit works, when it’s powerful, and when it can actually cost you more. If you're a NZ first home buyer, homeowner, or property investor looking to reduce interest costs and pay off your mortgage faster, this is a must watch. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/revolving-credit-explained-nz-pay-off-your-mortgage-faster-without-increasing-repayments/

NZ Mortgage Hacks to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 1

9 min

Join Simon as he sits down with licensed New Zealand financial adviser Harry, who bought his first property at 23 and has helped hundreds of clients restructure their home loans more effectively. We cover powerful mortgage strategies including interest-only lending, refinancing, cashback offers, revolving credit, debt consolidation, house hacking, and how to pay your mortgage off years faster — without increasing repayments. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/mortgage-hacks-you-need-to-know-mortgage-strategies-series/

How To Win in the NZ Property Market

16 min

Property headlines are loud, but smart New Zealand investors focus on strategy, not noise. In this NZ property market update, we sit down with one of New Zealand’s leading financial advisers to break down what’s actually working right now for first home buyers, property investors, and Kiwis building long-term wealth. We cover NZ mortgage rates, cash flow vs capital growth, manufacturing equity, risk management, refinancing strategy, granny flats, development opportunities, and how to invest through a flat or uncertain market. Whether you’re buying your first home, planning your next investment property, or restructuring an existing NZ property portfolio, this video delivers practical New Zealand finance insights to help you make smarter decisions in today’s real estate market Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/tips-tools-strategies/how-to-win-in-the-nz-property-market/

Reading the Reserve Bank Between the Lines: What the New Governor Is Really Signalling on Rates, Mortgages, and Property

13 min

What is the Reserve Bank really signalling about interest rates in New Zealand? Whether you’re a first-home buyer, property investor, or homeowner, understanding the Reserve Bank’s moves is crucial for navigating the NZ housing market, mortgages, and household finances. In this video, we break down whether there will be another rate cut, where we are in the rate-cutting cycle, why household inflation matters, what could trigger the Reserve Bank to tighten rates, and how global risks could impact Kiwi households. Learn how to interpret the Reserve Bank Governor’s signals and make smarter decisions for your property investments, mortgage strategy, and financial planning in 2025. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/reading-the-reserve-bank-between-the-lines-what-the-new-governor-is-really-signalling-on-rates/

Styles Make Fights: Hipkins vs Luxon and the Battle for NZ House Prices

13 min

Politics doesn’t just shape headlines - it shapes house prices, mortgages, KiwiSaver balances, and your long-term wealth. In this sharp, no-spin episode, Andy Turner, Head of Advice for Insurance and KiwiSaver, sits down with Simon McDonald, Head of Advice at MortgageHQ, to break down how political leadership styles directly collide with the future of New Zealand’s housing market. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/house-buying/styles-make-fights-hipkins-vs-luxon-and-the-battle-for-nz-house-prices/

Summer Property Traps 2025: The Costly Mistakes First Home Buyers Keep Repeating

12 min

Every New Zealand property cycle has a danger zone. Summer is it.More listings. More buyers. More emotion. And for first home buyers in 2025, more ways to make irreversible financial mistakes. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/house-buying/summer-property-traps-2025-the-costly-mistakes-first-home-buyers-keep-repeating/

The ANZ 1.5% Cash War Is a Distraction - We Reveal Where Real Wealth Is Made

11 min

Book a call: http://go.oncehub.com/10-minute-introductory-call New Zealand is obsessed with ANZ’s one point five percent cashback war.But while the country argues over short term savings, real investors are quietly using a completely different playbook to build long term wealth. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/the-anz-1-5-cash-war-is-a-distraction-we-reveal-where-real-wealth-is-made/

The Zero Percent Money Play: How NZ Investors Turn Green Loans into Faster Wealth and Bigger Gains

7 min

Everyone in New Zealand is busy moaning about interest rates. Meanwhile, a tiny percentage of investors are quietly building wealth with the cheapest capital in the country. Zero percent money. One percent money. Bank-funded upgrades that literally force capital gains. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/the-zero-percent-money-play-how-nz-investors-turn-green-loans-into-faster-wealth-and-bigger-gains/

Retire Early, Raise Legends: The Kiwi Playbook for Turning Paycheques into Power

14 min

Every Kiwi wants freedom - time with family, no money stress, and a future that actually feels earned. But between rising interest rates, school fees, and inflation, most people are running harder just to stand still. In this hard-hitting episode, Craig Stanaway sits down with Simon McDonald, Head of Advice at MortgageHQ, to expose how ordinary New Zealanders can retire early, raise financially smart kids, and turn their paycheques into real power. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/tips-tools-strategies/retire-early-raise-legends-the-kiwi-playbook-for-turning-paycheques-into-power/

The Truth about Property Managers: Behind the Scenes of NZ Tenants and Rentals

14 min

Welcome to the episode every New Zealand landlord, investor, and tenant needs to hear - the ultimate deep dive into the hidden world of property management in New Zealand. Hosted by Craig Stanaway and featuring Joseph Hickton of Barfoot & Thompson, this conversation rips the lid off what really happens behind the scenes of NZ’s rental market, from tenant selection and maintenance dramas to investor strategy and compliance chaos. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/the-truth-about-property-managers-behind-the-scenes-of-nz-tenants-and-rentals/

Capital Gains Bombshell: Will Labour’s Tax Plan Blow Up NZ Property?

7 min

It’s the story shaking dinner tables and boardrooms across the country. Labour’s latest move — a narrow Capital Gains Tax proposal to help fund free GP visits - has reignited one of New Zealand’s most divisive debates: how far is too far when taxing wealth built on property? Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/capital-gains-bombshell-will-labours-tax-plan-blow-up-nz-property/

The One-Hour Goldmine: How NZ’s Commuter Belt Could Outrun Inflation and Make You Rich

15 min

What if the smartest property investment in New Zealand over the next decade isn’t in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch — but just one hour outside them? In this powerful episode, MortgageHQ founder Blandon Leung joins host Craig Stanaway to reveal how NZ’s commuter belt property market is transforming from affordable outskirts into high-yield investment zones for smart Kiwis ready to move early. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/the-one-hour-goldmine-how-nzs-commuter-belt-could-outrun-inflation-and-make-you-rich/

The OCR Cut Playbook - 3 Moves Smart Homeowners Are Making Right Now

22 min

The waiting is over - the Reserve Bank has repeatedly cut the OCR in 2025.Interest rates are falling, the OCR is on its way down, and for the first time in years, homeowners and investors are on the front foot again. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/the-ocr-cut-playbook-3-moves-smart-homeowners-are-making-right-now/

Property Prices & The Long Game: What Smart Investors Do during the Downturn and What’s Next

31 min

In this episode, MHQ’s Head of Advice, Simon McDonald, sits down with Zhiyang Cheng, New Zealand’s number one ranked mortgage adviser, to discuss the current state of the property market. The conversation covers a range of topics related to property prices, investing, and long-term thinking. Simon and Zhiyang talk about what’s happening in the housing market, what investors are doing right now, and how to think about the future. They also touch on interest rates, affordability, and what might happen next. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/property-prices-the-long-game-what-smart-investors-do-during-the-downturn-and-whats-next/

The Great Auckland Housing War: Villas vs. Towers, and Who Gets Crushed

12 min

Auckland is at war with itself.On one side — the old guard of villa-lined suburbs, heritage zoning, and backyard nostalgia.On the other — the new skyline: cranes, towers, and the vertical revolution promising affordability and density. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/the-great-auckland-housing-war-villas-vs-towers-and-who-gets-crushed/

RBNZ and the OCR: Reform That Could Decide Who Wins Big in 2026

12 min

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is standing at a crossroads — and every homeowner, investor, and policymaker is about to feel the impact. After years of rate hikes, stimulus, and economic whiplash, the RBNZ is quietly rewriting its playbook. The Official Cash Rate (OCR) — once just a technical lever — is now the single most powerful force shaping who wins and who loses in the next property cycle. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/rbnz-and-the-ocr-reform-that-could-decide-who-wins-big-in-2026/

Auckland’s Breaking Point: Housing Costs, Productivity Collapse, and the Investor Edge

11 min

Auckland is cracking.The skyline still glitters, but beneath it, the numbers are bleeding.Housing affordability has imploded. Productivity has flat-lined. Infrastructure is buckling. And for the first time in decades, the nation’s economic engine is coughing smoke instead of power. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/house-buying/aucklands-breaking-point-housing-costs-productivity-collapse-and-the-investor-edge/

Construction’s Death Spiral: Why NZ’s 10-Year Low in Building Work Guarantees a Housing Boom

11 min

New Zealand is facing a construction collapse like we haven’t seen in over a decade. Building activity is at a 10-year low, projects are being shelved, and developers are walking away. It looks like bad news — but history tells us that when construction falls off a cliff, the stage is set for the next housing boom. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/constructions-death-spiral-why-nzs-10-year-low-in-building-work-guarantees-a-housing-boom/

Luxon and the Coup Question: Brutal Lessons from Thatcher, Clinton, and Clark

20 min

Christopher Luxon is under pressure, and the whispers of a “Luxon coup” are impossible to ignore. In this video, host Craig Stanaway sits down with former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson, who served in both the fourth and fifth National governments. Williamson was there in 1998 when Jenny Shipley rolled Jim Bolger to become Prime Minister — a front-row witness to one of New Zealand’s most brutal political takedowns. Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/luxon-and-the-coup-question-brutal-lessons-from-thatcher-clinton-and-clark/

Housing’s Next Shock: Why 2026 Could Deliver a 5% Price Surge From Today’s Dead Market

11 min

The New Zealand property market feels flat, lifeless — even dead. But beneath the surface, the next housing shock is already forming. Could 2026 deliver a 5% surge in house prices after years of stagnation? Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/house-buying/housings-next-shock-why-2026-could-deliver-a-5-price-surge-from-todays-dead-market/

The $160 Billion Exodus: Why Kiwi Investors Are About to Abandon Term Deposits and Where the Money Will Flood Next

10 min

New Zealand savers are sitting on a mountain of cash — more than $160 billion locked away in term deposits. But with the Reserve Bank cutting rates and returns sinking fast, investors are asking the brutal question: why leave money stuck in the bank when smarter plays are calling? Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/the-160-billion-exodus-why-kiwi-investors-are-about-to-abandon-term-deposits-and-where-the-money-will-flood-next/

Foreign Buyers Are Back: The $5m Shortcut Changing NZ Property Forever

13 min

New Zealand’s property market just got hit with one of the most dramatic shifts in years: foreign buyers are back. But there’s a twist - the $5 million entry point. What does this loophole really mean for housing, investment, and the future of Kiwi ownership? Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/foreign-buyers-are-back-the-5m-shortcut-changing-nz-property-forever/

Auckland’s $2 Million Homes Showdown: Towers, Three Storeys, or Ministerial Takeover?

17 min

Auckland’s housing market has reached a breaking point — with the average home price now pushing $2 million, the city is locked in a brutal battle over how to build its future. Should we go higher with apartment towers, densify with endless rows of three-storey walk-ups, or see Wellington step in with a ministerial takeover that strips local councils of power? Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/house-buying/aucklands-2-million-homes-showdown-towers-three-storeys-or-ministerial-takeover/

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