What Every Smart Property Investor Needs to Know - Demystifying Infrastructure Contributions & Growth
Jun 22, 2025•11 min•Ep. 258
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Episode description
Think you’ve budgeted for your next property deal? Think again.
In this must-watch episode, we’re lifting the lid on the hidden costs most Kiwi investors overlook—Infrastructure Contributions and Growth Charges.
You might’ve heard the horror stories… A simple granny flat project suddenly slapped with a $25,000+ fee. A residential development derailed by council contributions that no one warned you about.
These aren’t rare surprises - they’re happening every day in New Zealand. And if you’re building without understanding them, you’re gambling with your margins.
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