5 houses later Here's what we learned about renovation⎥Ep. 1984

In this episode, we investigate New Zealand's $1 trillion housing market to see if it is a Ponzi scheme and a scam. Is it just a great big wealth transfer from younger generations to the older generations? Is there something untoward going on? Or, are there other factors at play?

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In this episode, we discover whether real estate agents can manipulate the Homes Estimate that you see on Homes.co.nz. Most New Zealanders think these values see these value estimates as impartial and independent. But, as we discover real estate agents can fiddle with the numbers to try and get you to pay more. So, is Homes.co.nz the only website to do this? Or do QV, OneRoof and realestate.co.nz allow agents to fiddle with the numbers too?

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In this episode, we rate and rank the different property websites in NZ to find the best website for looking at (and searching for) property. That includes looking at the features and filters for Trademe, Realestate.co.nz and OneRoof. That way you can find out which is the best website for you when you next look for property.

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In this episode, we discuss how much a home renovation really costs. That includes how to set your overall budget ... and how to decide where the money actually goes. We also talk about the signs you should spend more ... and the signs that you should spend less on a renovation.That way you can decide how to set your renovation budget.

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