Cheques and Balances

In today’s buyer’s market, smart negotiation could save you thousands on your next property. Adam Farrell joins us to unpack the strategies behind timing your offers, spotting undervalued opportunitie...

11 Sep 202522min

Rentvesting might look smart now, but it could leave you broke later. In this episode, James and Jess break down the numbers behind rentvesting, comparing real financial projections to show why rentin...

9 Sep 202518min

Foreign buyers are back...sort of. In this episode, James and Matt unpack New Zealand’s revised foreign buyers rules, the $5 million price cap, and what it means for our property market, economy, and ...

7 Sep 202517min

NZ’s infrastructure is crumbling and taxpayers are footing the bill.In this uncut episode, James and Mike unpack the government’s new road user charges, debating whether it’s a genuine solution to New...

4 Sep 20258min

A personal story of cancer, cost, and the true value of insurance. In this episode, we share the financial and emotional journey of losing a parent to terminal brain cancer, uncovering the hidden cost...

2 Sep 202525min

When the IRD knocks, will you be ready? In this episode, we unpack how Inland Revenue investigations work, the triggers that set off audits, common tax mistakes property investors make, and the steps ...

31 Aug 202528min

Don’t buy blind - pre-approval could save you from a financial disaster.In this episode, we break down what pre-approval really means, the risks of skipping it, how it sharpens your property search, a...

28 Aug 202515min

Smart money moves start with the right questions.In this Q&A episode, James and Makayla unpack everything from when to start investing and paying down debt, to mortgages, KiwiSaver strategies, savings...

26 Aug 202517min