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Debunking Property (and Rent) Myths | S3 EP. 34
“The property market will crash and I will buy then” // “I can’t afford a house” // “Buying a home is completely off the cards for me” // The list of property and rent myths really do go on, and all of the advisers share their thoughts and their constant property myths they have to BUST.
GUEST SPEAKER: Cindy – Owner of Madam Rat Floral | S3 EP. 33
Background: Pharmacy. Hobby: Flowers. Second hobby: Timtams. Cindy, founder and owner of Madam Rat, brings new life to dried flowers. An absolute delight to have on the podcast, this entrepreneur is not one to miss.
How Shifting House Prices Actually Affect You | S3 EP. 32
From the economy taking shifts, to the homeowners never wanting to move, to families wanting to upgrade… It’s easy for everyone to talk about the ever-changing house prices, but… What about renters? What about first home buyers? WTF does it mean?!
GUEST SPEAKER: Ahmed Almukhtar – Managing Director of Silky Otter | S3 EP. 31
CINEMA IS NOT DYING! Silky Otter is a boutique theatrical experience (emphasis on experience) focused on our comfort and joy – not kidding. Ahmed is an absolute go-getter, with a wealth of experience, and has an exciting announcement for the cinema lovers out there.
The Gender Pay Gap | S3 EP. 30
The gender pay gap in NZ in 2022 is 9.1%. Kayne, Isa, and our resident financial adviser Lisa Barton all have daughters, so this topic is close to our hearts. Working in finance, we see this every day, and transparency between genders, races, religions, or sexualities and a societal shift necessary is the way forward to remove this.
Living Paycheck To Paycheck | S3 EP. 29
No matter where you live, you have to pay for water, food, and having a roof over your head. So how do you do it? What is our advice?
Money Health, Mental Health, and Booze | S3 EP. 28
Our binge drinking culture in New Zealand is pretty terrible, alongside our stats of mental health and money health. Isa, Kayne, and Sanj chat through these huge topics: how to manage all three, their personal opinions and experiences, and the connection between money, mental health, and booze.
The Insanity Of Supermarkets | S3 EP. 27
WTF is happening in the supermarket world? Find out about some supermarket tips and tricks, what is actually happening out there at the moment, and how to manage the insanity.
GUEST SPEAKER: Ashley Church Property Commentator | S3 EP. 26
Today’s ep focuses on the future of the housing market, what we’re seeing with the cost of living and inflation, and we crunch some hard numbers.
CCCFA, Cost Of Living, And Buying Lattes | S3 EP. 25
Everyone’s recommendation is to stop buying flat whites, stop buying takeaways, and generally make sure you are not spending money randomly under the CCCFA and the cost of living going up. But… What about the changes to the CCCFA? Does not buying a precious oat milk flat white really impact you in the long run?
Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals | S3 EP. 24
Hamish, Goran, and Isa talk all things investment properties and long-term rentals vs. short-term rentals like Airbnb.
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