Could Trump’s next round of tariffs trigger a property crash in New Zealand? In this urgent episode, we talk with Nick Tuffley, Chief Economist at ASB, to analyse the potential fallout from a 2025 US-led global trade war—and what it means for your mortgage, house price, and investing strategy here in NZ. 🎯 Here’s what we unpack: What Trump’s 2025 tariffs could do to NZ’s $16B export market The connection between global trade wars and NZ mortgage rates How a construction slowdown and tariff impa...
Apr 07, 2025•12 min•Ep. 213
NZ housing market 2025 – boom or breakdown? Interest rate changes are raining down — will they wash away your homeownership dreams or help you buy smarter? Financial expert Simon McDonald from mortgagehq breaks it all down in this must-watch forecast for Kiwi buyers and investors. Don’t get caught in the storm without an umbrella. Whether you're wondering "Should I buy property now in NZ?" or trying to time the market for your next investment, this video gives you the clearest NZ interest rate f...
Apr 02, 2025•7 min•Ep. 212
Interest Rate Rollercoaster: Mortgage Mayhem or Golden Opportunity? | ANZ Economist Henry Russell | mortgagehq 🌩️ Is the storm finally clearing or is more economic turbulence on the horizon? In this episode, mortgagehq sits down with ANZ Economist Henry Russell to break down the wild weather front that is New Zealand’s interest rate market. Whether you’re a first home buyer, seasoned property investor, or someone watching the economic skies for the perfect moment to strike, this episode deliver...
Apr 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 211
Everyone’s FREAKING OUT About KiwiSaver… Should You Be Too? | mortgagehq 🌩️ There’s a storm brewing around KiwiSaver and it’s making headlines across New Zealand. With volatile markets, changes to contributions, and shifting government policies—Kiwis are asking: Should I be worried about my KiwiSaver? In this episode, we bring in financial weather expert Liam Peck, one of the sharpest KiwiSaver minds in the country, to help you read the financial forecast. ⛅ Whether you’re a seasoned New Zealan...
Mar 31, 2025•7 min•Ep. 210
Massive Auckland Upzoning CANCELLED — What Smart Investors Should Do Now | Dave Whitburn x mortgagehq 🌧️ A political storm is brewing over Auckland's housing future, and savvy investors need to know which way the wind is blowing. In this episode of mortgagehq, we break down the explosive Cabinet decision that cancelled plans to upzone for 540,000 new homes in Auckland — a move that could drastically impact property prices, development potential, and long-term growth in New Zealand’s biggest cit...
Mar 28, 2025•13 min•Ep. 209
What Happens When Mortgage Rates Bounce? 🌩️ Welcome to mortgagehq — New Zealand’s go-to channel for property investors, homeowners, and Kiwis wanting to stay ahead of the real estate storm. In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Mike Jones, Chief Economist at BNZ, to unpack the shifting climate of New Zealand mortgage rates and what rising and falling rates really mean for your wallet, your home, and your investment future. Think of the market like New Zealand’s weather — unpredictable, fast...
Mar 28, 2025•13 min•Ep. 208
We Asked Don Brash the #1 Skill the Next Reserve Bank Governor MUST Have… His Answer Surprised Us In this eye-opening episode on the mortgagehq channel, we sit down with Don Brash—New Zealand’s most influential and respected Reserve Bank Governor, former leader of the National Party and ACT Party—to unpack what the next Reserve Bank Governor must bring to the table. What he said was unexpected… and could change how you view the future of New Zealand’s economy. As economic storms brew on the glob...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min•Ep. 207
The Economic Storm is Here—Are You Ready to Weather It? In this powerful episode from mortgagehq, we sit down with Kelly Eckhold, Westpac’s Chief Economist, to decode what New Zealand’s 0.7% GDP growth really means for you as an investor, homeowner, or future property buyer. While headlines may paint a calm picture, under the surface, storm clouds are gathering—and you need to understand how to navigate them. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your property journey, this is the ...
Mar 25, 2025•13 min•Ep. 206
A Brutal Real Estate Reality Check Under Luxon (2025) | Featuring Henry Russell, ANZ Chief Economist Strap in — the forecast for New Zealand’s housing market just got stormy. In this eye-opening episode, mortgagehq sits down with Henry Russell, ANZ Chief Economist, for a brutally honest breakdown of the 2025 NZ property landscape under the leadership of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or first-time buyer, this is your weather warning — the real estate skie...
Mar 25, 2025•13 min•Ep. 205
How Trump’s Tariff War Could CRASH NZ Real Estate Prices | Kelly Eckhold (Westpac Chief Economist) 🌪️ Storm warnings are in effect. With Donald Trump back in power and already rolling out aggressive tariffs on China, Europe, and beyond, the global economy is under pressure — and New Zealand’s real estate market may be standing directly in the economic blast zone. In this urgent new episode from the mortgagehq YouTube channel, we sit down with Kelly Eckhold, Westpac’s Chief Economist, to break d...
Mar 24, 2025•9 min•Ep. 204
Luxon, Lies & the NZ Housing Crisis – What Kiwis Really Need to Know (with Maurice Williamson) Welcome to mortgagehq, your go-to channel for real, unfiltered insights into the New Zealand property market. In this explosive episode, we sit down with former National Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson to cut through the political fog and expose what’s really going on with Christopher Luxon, the NZ housing crisis, and what it means for Kiwi homeowners, investors, and first home buyers. We’re in...
Mar 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 203
Auckland & Wellington Property WARNING! The Market Shift That Changes Everything! 🌪️🌧️ A storm is brewing in the Auckland and Wellington property markets! 🌩️ Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or first-time buyer, the shifting economic winds could change everything you thought you knew about New Zealand real estate. In this episode of mortgagehq, we sit down with Kelvin Davidson, the Chief Economist at CoreLogic, to dissect the latest property market data, interest rate trends, and eco...
Mar 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 202
NZ Builder's Millionaire Property Secrets: Stop Burning Your Renovation Budget The property market can be as unpredictable as a raging storm—but what if you could weather-proof your investments and protect your wealth from financial turbulence? In this episode, we sit down with Josh Chapman, better known as NZ Builder, a New Zealand YouTube sensation who’s revealing insider builder secrets that can save property investors thousands. Whether you're a property owner, a real estate investor, or som...
Mar 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 201
🌊 NZ HOUSING TSUNAMI: Prices SURGING or CRASHING?! 🌪 MUST WATCH! The New Zealand property market is caught in the eye of the storm! 🌪 Will house prices SURGE like a tidal wave or CRASH like a sinking ship? The winds of change are blowing, and every Kiwi homeowner, investor, and first-time buyer needs to be prepared. In this video, we dive deep into the latest NZ housing data, interest rates, and economic trends to uncover what’s REALLY happening in the market. Whether you're looking to buy, s...
Mar 17, 2025•18 min•Ep. 200
WARNING: 3 Property Investor Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Wealth (Are YOU Making These?) 🌪️ Investing in real estate is like navigating a storm—you either set sail toward financial freedom or crash into costly mistakes that sink your wealth. 🌊 In this video, mortgagehq exposes the 3 biggest investor mistakes that could leave your property portfolio drowning in losses. Whether you're a first-time property investor in New Zealand or a seasoned landlord, these real estate investing mistakes can ...
Mar 16, 2025•18 min•Ep. 199
This Property Management Company is Going Broke—Who’s Next? 🌪️💥 The storm clouds are gathering over New Zealand’s property management industry. As the real estate market shifts and financial pressures mount, another property management company is on the brink of collapse. Is this just the beginning of a major shake-up? Who’s next to feel the pressure? In this must-watch episode, Andrew Malcolm from mortgagehq sits down with expert property investor Dave Whitburn to break down exactly what’s ha...
Mar 16, 2025•14 min•Ep. 198
Pets WIN! The New NZ Law That Changes Renting FOREVER! 🐶⚖️ | mortgagehq Exclusive 🌩️ A storm is rolling in for New Zealand landlords and tenants! A new law is about to shake up the rental market like a southerly blast hitting Wellington on a bad day. If you own property, rent property, or are thinking of investing in New Zealand real estate, you cannot afford to miss this! 🏡 In this must-watch video, mortgagehq’s Property Coach, Dani Paim, sits down with Sarina Gibbon from the Auckland Proper...
Mar 16, 2025•20 min•Ep. 197
🌩 STOP Paying Interest! 🌩 The mortgage storm is brewing, and if you don’t have a solid plan, you could be stuck paying off your home for 30+ years—while the banks make a fortune off you! But what if you could clear your mortgage 20 YEARS early? Imagine stepping into clear blue financial skies instead of drowning in a sea of debt. Sounds impossible? It’s not. In this game-changing episode on the mortgagehq YouTube channel, our expert Dani Paim, Property Coach at mortgagehq, sits down with Simon...
Mar 14, 2025•12 min•Ep. 196
Men vs Women – Who Wins in Real Estate? 🌦️🏡 | New Zealand Property Investing When it comes to real estate investing, do men or women come out on top? 🌩️💰 In this electrifying debate, Dani Paim, mortgagehq’s expert Property Coach and qualified financial adviser, breaks down the key differences in how men and women approach property investing in New Zealand. Are men the bold storm-chasers, taking bigger risks to land massive returns? 🌪️ Or do women, with their steady, calculated approach, cre...
Mar 12, 2025•7 min•Ep. 195
🌤️ INVESTOR'S MASTER PLAN – NZ PROPERTY UPDATE 2025 🌦️🏡 New Zealand’s property market forecast for 2025 is as unpredictable as the Kiwi weather—will we see clear skies and capital gains, or are storm clouds of economic uncertainty rolling in? 🌩️ In this must-watch episode, Mike Jones, Chief BNZ Economist, joins us to break down the latest NZ real estate trends, property investment strategies, and market shifts you need to know. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, first-home buyer, or propert...
Mar 09, 2025•19 min•Ep. 194
The Elon Musk of Auckland Council – SLASHING Budgets ✂️, SAVING Millions 💰🔥 A financial storm has been brewing over Auckland Council, and now, a hurricane of change is tearing through its bloated budget! 🌪️ Enter Maurice Williamson – the man on a mission to cut up to $334 million in unnecessary spending. Like a lightning bolt of efficiency, he’s taking a Tesla-style approach to public finance, eliminating waste while keeping the engine of Auckland running. But where are the biggest cuts happe...
Mar 07, 2025•16 min•Ep. 193
🏡📉 NZ Housing Market Forecast 2025: Storm Ahead or Clear Skies? The New Zealand property market is shifting fast—should you buy, sell, or brace for impact? 🌪️ With interest rates fluctuating, government policies changing, and affordability at an all-time debate, it’s time to decode the forecast for 2025. In this must-watch video, CoreLogic’s Nick Goodall joins us to break down 10 powerful housing market trends that could reshape New Zealand real estate. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, o...
Mar 06, 2025•37 min•Ep. 192
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr RESIGNS – What This Means for NZ | Featuring Maurice Williamson A storm has rolled into New Zealand’s financial landscape as Adrian Orr, Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), has officially resigned. This unexpected shift could send ripples through the economy, interest rates, property markets, and investment climate. Will this be the calm before the storm or the sunshine after the rain? In this exclusive video, we sit down with Maurice Williamson, former N...
Mar 05, 2025•17 min•Ep. 191
Trump-flation & NZ House Prices 2025 | With Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr The economic storm is brewing, and New Zealand’s housing market is right in its path! 🌩️ In this episode, we sit down with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr to break down how “Trump-flation” – the potential inflationary impact of another Trump presidency – could send shockwaves through global markets and ripple across New Zealand’s property sector in 2025. Will house prices rise like a heatwave or crash like...
Mar 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 190
SHOCKING ADVICE: NZ's Luxon Must Copy Trump to Save Himself⛈️🌪️ The political forecast for Christopher Luxon is looking stormy, and former National Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson has some shocking advice—he says Luxon must take a page from Trump’s playbook if he wants to survive the incoming political cyclone. With a 30-year career in Parliament (1987-2017), Williamson has seen eight prime ministers come and go. He’s also spent decades as a close friend and ally of NZ Deputy Prime Minister...
Mar 03, 2025•17 min•Ep. 189
How Trump 2.0 is SHAKING UP New Zealand Property Prices 🇳🇿🏡💰 Donald Trump is back in the White House for a second term—so what does that mean for New Zealand real estate? With global markets reacting and economic policies shifting, property investors, homeowners, and first-time buyers need to understand the potential impact on New Zealand property prices, mortgage rates, and investment opportunities. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Lister from Craigs Investment Partners to break down ...
Mar 03, 2025•14 min•Ep. 188
"CRASH or CASH?!" 💥 NZ Property Market 2025 - Investor's Game Plan Is the New Zealand property market heading for a crash or is it full of cash-flow opportunities? In this must-watch video, the popular BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones returns. One of NZ’s top economic minds, Mike breaks down the property market forecast for 2025. If you're a property investor, homeowner, or first-time buyer, you need to understand what’s coming next! With rising interest rates, inflation pressures, and shifting m...
Mar 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 187
What’s REALLY Happening in the New Zealand Housing Market? 🚨 New Zealand’s property market has been through massive changes, but have house prices really dropped 40%? In this exclusive interview, Pie Funds Founder Mike Taylor, who oversees a staggering $22 billion in investments, shares his expert insights on NZ real estate trends, property prices, and the future of the housing market. Whether you’re a homeowner, property investor, or first-time buyer, this video is packed with valuable insight...
Feb 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 186
top Feeling Stuck: “Dark Clouds Over NZ Housing? The Interest Rate Downpour Begins” 🌧️🏡 Is the New Zealand property market on the brink of change? With rising interest rates, tighter lending rules, and economic uncertainty, property owners and investors are wondering what’s next. In this exclusive interview, Kiwibank’s Chief Economist, Jarrod Kerr, breaks down what’s happening in the NZ housing market and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, seas...
Feb 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 185
The NZ housing market is shifting, and if you're a first-home buyer, property investor, or homeowner, you need to stay ahead of the trends. Will house prices rise or fall? What's happening with rents, construction, and the economy? In this video, we break down the latest New Zealand property market updates for 2025 so you can make informed real estate decisions. 📌 Here’s what we cover: ✅ Housing affordability in NZ – Will it get better or worse? ✅ Rent market trends – Why are rental prices stay...
Feb 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 184
