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🏡 Ready to level up your property game? In this episode, Vanessa shares the insider tips every Kiwi should know—like how to spot the difference between asking price and real value, how to use property data to get ahead, and why things like floor plans and photo quality really matter. She also breaks down rentvesting (yep, it helped her buy her first home!), plus we chat interest rates, property cycles, AI in real estate, and more. Whether you're buying your first home or your next investment, this one’s packed with smart, practical advice—and a few good laughs.

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Alister Siew and Justin Keen, partners at Auckland-based accounting firm BetterCo, bring their sharp financial minds and real-world experience to the forefront of New Zealand’s 2025 property market. Known for their modern, tech-savvy approach to accounting, they break down complex financial concepts into practical insights for homeowners, sellers, and investors navigating today’s evolving real estate landscape. From tax strategies to market trends, they offer clarity in a time when good advice matters more than ever.

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Geoff takes us behind the camera—and the construction tape—to share what it's really like to direct a renovation that’s also a TV set. From juggling builders and presenters in tight quarters, to capturing authentic drama without turning it into pure spectacle, Geoff offers an unfiltered look at the delicate dance between storytelling and site management.

What happens when a high-stakes home renovation meets the pressure cooker of reality TV production? In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Burton, seasoned TV Director at TWC Media and the creative mind behind The Kiwi Dream, a reality show that blends raw renovation challenges with the unpredictable world of documentary filmmaking.

Geoff takes us behind the camera—and the construction tape—to share what it's really like to direct a renovation that’s also a TV set. From juggling builders and presenters in tight quarters, to capturing authentic drama without turning it into pure spectacle, Geoff offers an unfiltered look at the delicate dance between storytelling and site management.

We talk about:

• The tension (and comedy) of filming real-time renovations

• How The Kiwi Dream kept it real for viewers—costs, setbacks, and all

• Why building a great off-screen team makes for compelling on-screen moments

• The unique pressure of exposing conflicts and hard truths on camera

• Lessons learned from merging trades and television

Whether you’re a fan of renovation shows, a media professional, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and a few laughs from the set. Tune in for a deep dive into what happens when the reno is real, the stakes are high, and the cameras are always rolling.

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Full Interview with Nick Goodall – Cotality Head of Research
Featured on the Home Run podcast with David and Harps, this in-depth conversation dives into the key drivers shaping today's property market.

🏠 Topics include:

• The impact of interest rates on housing affordability

• Buyer segmentation and challenges for first-time buyers

• The return of investor confidence

• Navigating the market with the right tools and data

• Real estate trends across New Zealand

• Migration patterns and Australia's appeal to Kiwis

• Economic productivity, foreign investment policy, and global geopolitical tensions

• Yield vs. capital growth and long-term market outlook

Nick also shares personal insights on home ownership, mortgage strategy, and the importance of community in today’s financial landscape.

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In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of property buying in New Zealand with Alexandra Vincent Martelli, a seasoned real estate consultant and founder and buyer’s agent specialising in Auckland’s eastern suburbs and central city.

With over a decade of international experience across London, Sydney, and Hong Kong, Alex returned home to discover a major gap in the local real estate market: the lack of dedicated buyer’s agents. Drawing on her global expertise and passion for helping people find not just a house, but a home, she’s on a mission to shift the way Kiwis buy property.

Alex shares candid insights into why the traditional model often leaves buyers overwhelmed, misinformed, or missing out—and why specialised advocacy for buyers is long overdue in New Zealand. She also discusses the emotional and financial weight of purchasing a home, and how a buyer’s agent can simplify the process, negotiate with confidence, and level the playing field.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the property market or wondered whether there’s a better way to buy, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Hamish Morley Dodd, one of New Zealand’s most recognisable interior designers and TV personalities, to uncover the design strategies that make a house irresistible to buyers.

Known for his decade-long run on the beloved show My House My Castle, and more recently, the hit series 100 Day Bach and 100 Day Renovation, Hamish brings a wealth of experience in creating beautiful, functional spaces that stand out.

He shares his top interior design tips and tricks to prepare your home for the market—everything from colour choices and layout hacks to lighting, furniture placement, and the little details that add big value. Whether you're a seller wanting to maximise your property’s appeal or just a design enthusiast looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with practical insights and creative ideas.

Tune in for a fun, design-forward conversation with one of NZ’s most trusted names in home transformation.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jen Baird, Chief Executive of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping Aotearoa’s property market. With a deep background in both the public and private sectors—including senior roles at Hamilton City Council and nearly a decade as Chief Marketing Officer at Barfoot & Thompson—Jen brings unmatched insight into the forces influencing real estate today.

Now at the helm of REINZ, Jen leads an organisation that supports over 16,000 real estate professionals across New Zealand. From residential sales to rural land, business broking to property management, REINZ provides tools, training, data, and advocacy to ensure the industry thrives in a rapidly changing environment.

Jen shares her perspective on urban growth, economic shifts, regulatory changes, and the future of the profession—along with how REINZ is championing the industry's voice across government, media, and key stakeholders.

Don’t miss this timely and strategic conversation with one of the most influential leaders in New Zealand real estate.

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A year in review across New Zealand real estate, property development, architecture, and housing policy. In this end-of-season recap, we reflect on the biggest conversations, standout guests, and key lessons from 20+ interviews — from what makes a smart long-term property investment, to passive homes and healthy housing, to why planning, consents, and regulation remain major handbrakes across the system. We unpack the common themes that kept coming up all year: the importance of the right team, early advice, informed decision-making, and understanding the system before pressure hits. A look back at what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and where the conversation goes next.