NZ Budget 2025: KiwiSaver Changes – What It Means for You
The NZ Budget 2025 just dropped a bombshell – KiwiSaver is about to change. Whether you're 25 or 55, these shifts could radically alter how you plan for retirement. From contribution tweaks to new government incentives (or cutbacks), the KiwiSaver you thought you knew may no longer be the same. And if you’re not ready, it could cost you tens of thousands in your future nest egg.In this breakdown, we take you inside the key KiwiSaver reforms revealed in Budget 2025, explaining what they actually mean for your savings, your investment options, and your long-term financial security.👉 Is the government removing the $521 annual member tax credit?👉 Are employer contribution rules about to tighten?👉 Is the retirement age threshold shifting?👉 Will default fund rules be rewritten?We unpack it all — no fluff, no jargon, just straight talk on what you need to know now.Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/tips-tools-strategies/nz-budget-2025-kiwisaver-changes-what-it-means-for-you/
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The Price Pressure Playbook: Why NZ Property Is Heating Up While the Economy Cools
🔥 The Price Pressure Playbook: Why NZ Property Is Heating Up While the Economy Cools 🔥⚠️ NZ’s Economy Is Cooling. But House Prices Are Heating Up. What the Hell Is Going On?While economists are waving red flags and forecasting doom, something strange is happening beneath the surface: New Zealand’s property market is firing up again—even as the broader economy flatlines.This isn’t a recovery. It’s a pressure cooker.In this episode, we hand you the exact playbook behind the paradox—why prices are rising while everything else is going backwards, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors RIGHT NOW.🚨 What You’ll Learn Inside This Episode:The Real Reason Prices Are Rising—hint: it’s not what the headlines sayWhy Kiwis are still bidding aggressively while their wallets are getting tighterHow an inventory chokehold is quietly fuelling a pricing warThe psychology of a “soft crash” that’s turning into a surprise reboundWhy mainstream economists are 3 months behind what’s actually happening💣 This Is the Market’s Dirty Little Secret:We’re not in a healthy boom.We’re in a compressed supply trap.Rates are still high. Buyers are stressed. But listings are down. Construction’s frozen. And the fear of missing out is slowly creeping back. That’s why prices are climbing—under pressure.This isn’t a boom you can celebrate.It’s a heatwave in the middle of a recession.It’s the kind of setup that catches smart people off guard.🎯 Who This Video Is For:📉 First-home buyers getting mixed messages📈 Investors trying to time their next move🧠 Property nerds who want the real story—not media fluff🛑 Anyone who thinks “prices must go down” just because the economy is shaky🧭 Stay Till the End:At the end of the episode, we break down heat maps, trend lines, and exclusive MortgageHQ insights into where the market is ACTUALLY moving.You’ll walk away knowing which suburbs are set to surge and what to avoid.No fluff. No guessing. Just data, psychology, and a hard truth:"This market rewards the prepared. Not the panicked."Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/the-price-pressure-playbook-why-nz-property-is-heating-up-while-the-economy-cools/
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Bombshell Proof: Luxon Outspends Jacinda
Bombshell Proof: Luxon Outspends JacindaChristopher Luxon ran on a promise of fiscal restraint. But what if we told you... he's spending more than Jacinda ever did?In this explosive episode, we sit down with Maurice Williamson—former Minister, political veteran, and economic truth-teller—to unpack what the media won’t touch:👉 The real numbers.👉 The real agenda.👉 And the real cost to every Kiwi homeowner.Luxon’s budget has quietly surged past Labour’s peak.Not in ideology—but in raw dollars.He’s not trimming the fat. He’s feeding the machine.Maurice Williamson pulls no punches.He calls it what it is:“If Jacinda lit the fire, Luxon’s tipping petrol on it.”This isn’t left vs right.It’s fiction vs receipts.And MortgageHQ is bringing you the proof.Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/misc/bombshell-proof-luxon-outspends-jacinda/
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NZ Housing Is Waking Up – But Will It Last?
🏡 The NZ Housing Market Just Blinked — Is This the Start of a Comeback or the Calm Before the Crash?Something’s shifted. Open homes are filling up. Listings are lifting. Buyer sentiment is stirring.But is this just the first twitch before another downturn… or the moment the rebound begins?In this video, we unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface of New Zealand’s housing market.No fluff. No hopium. Just sharp insights backed by data and decades of experience.Our unfiltered take: Is this the bottom? Or a perfectly timed trap?🎯 Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to read the market noise — this video will give you clarity in a confusing time.Subscribe now. Don’t wait for the next headline to tell you what already happened.Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/nz-housing-is-waking-up-but-will-it-last/
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Where Are Smart NZ Investors Buying in 2025? The Regional Shift You Can’t Ignore
📍 NZ Property Is Moving Without You. Here’s Where—and Why.In 2025, the real money has already left the cities everyone’s still talking about.Smart investors aren’t following headlines—they’re building wealth in regions the media hasn’t caught up to yet. This video is your one-shot GPS into the truth: where the shift is happening, who’s profiting, and how you can get there before everyone else.This isn’t hype. It’s the real map. The one the top 5% are quietly using.🔥 What You’ll Walk Away With:The 3 most underestimated NZ regions quietly outperforming the big citiesWhere smart investors are front-running the recovery (and where sheep are still stuck in 2023 fear)The “vacuum effect” zones being left behind by FHB pullbacks—and how to monetise the gapInfrastructure signals, rental shifts, and investor-only traffic that predict the next boomReal-time broker insights from the ground—not spreadsheet theoryWhy waiting for confirmation in 2026 will cost you 6 figures in missed growth🎯 This Is a Tactical Briefing. Not a Chat.If you're still quoting Auckland auction stats from 2021, you're in the wrong game.If you're waiting for Stuff or OneRoof to tell you it’s safe to invest—you’re already behind.Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/where-are-smart-nz-investors-buying-in-2025-the-regional-shift-you-cant-ignore/
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Welcome to Leverage Addicts, the podcast for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, investors and hustlers who want to maximize their time and capital by using leverage. Join us as we dive into the world of property investing and explore the different journeys of successful investors. We'll dissect real-world deals and strategies, and give you the tools you need to navigate the market and make the most of your investments. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your portfolio to the next level, this is the podcast for you. So, come along and learn how to build new wealth by owing more with us.
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