Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBudget Hacks For Smarter Renovations
Renovating or building doesn’t have to drain your wallet to deliver a home you love. We sit down with interior designer Sam MacArthur of Wild Bird In…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
EQC Claims, LIM Surprises, And Getting A Mortgage In New Zealand
Ever seen a “bargain” home that comes with an EQC claim, missing insulation, and a nervous insurer? We dig into real listener scenarios and show how …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Sales Plans To Smart Homes: The Real Value Of An Architect
Ever stepped out of the shower and realised your front door frames your bedroom to the street? We start with that jolt of real-life design failure an…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Reverse Mortgages, Explained Clearly
Too many families face the same quiet stress: parents are rich on paper but short on cash, while adult children plan around an inheritance that may n…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How Planning Ahead Eases Grief For The Ones You Love
Grief arrives fast; chaos doesn’t have to. We open up about a recent loss and the unexpected relief that came from one simple gift: everything was or…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
AI, Architecture, And The Human Touch
Fear about AI replacing architects is loud, but the reality is more nuanced and far more useful. We sit down with architect Micah Ricards to map wher…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
How A Tiny Wellington House Became A Smart, Award-Winning Home
What if your home could do more with less? We sit down with architect Micah to unpack the craft of designing compact spaces that feel generous, from …
5 months ago
OCR Outlook And Your Mortgage Now
Big headlines say the OCR fell, but your bank rate barely budged. We open the bonnet to show why: lenders price off wholesale markets and move ahead …
5 months ago
How To Navigate Mortgage Stress And Debt With A Clear Plan
Money pressure builds quietly—then feels impossible. We open up about what we’re seeing across New Zealand households right now: families juggling hi…
5 months, 1 week ago
Credit Defaults, Wrongly Lodged
The scariest words in a mortgage journey aren’t “interest rates rising.” They’re “default recorded.” We walk through a real case where a couple kept …
5 months, 2 weeks ago