
From survival mode to (finally) some stability
10/12/2025 | 31 mins.
In the season finale, JB and DC pull up a stool at the Nut Bar to chat about the final OCR cut of 2025, why house prices haven’t boomed, what’s tugging the housing market in different directions, and why 2026 should feel better—though still a bit weird in an election year.Happy holidays everyone!If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cashbacks and curve balls - how to manage your home loan
12/10/2025 | 24 mins.
This time DC is joined by Kat McInnes and Dave Tyrer to dive into better ways to manage your home loan. They talk cashbacks, clawbacks and what to watch out for. If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How property developers can connect with buyers
01/10/2025 | 19 mins.
Jessica James talks to JB and Sarah Hahn from TRA about exactly property how developers can use hard facts obtained in our research to connect with the hearts and minds of buyers. Particularly important in today's competitive market.If you're a property developer, there are actionable insights in this ep so it's a must listen! If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delving into the research: what buyers REALLY want
28/8/2025 | 40 mins.
This week JB is joined by Sarah Hahn from TRA and Nathan Miglani from Squirrel's Christchurch office to talk all about the recent research that we undertook to find out all about what home buyers are really looking for in a new home. If you're a property developer, builder or architect you won't want to miss this! If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the NZ housing market stuck in the mud?
28/7/2025 | 44 mins.
The NZ housing market has been...sluggish at best. Let's dig into the dirt and discuss what's going on. DC and JB are joined by Mary Jo Vergara, Senior Economist at Kiwibank for this discussion.If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at [email protected] or [email protected]. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



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