How Much Should You Spend on an Investment Property (2025 Edition)⎥Ep. 1969

In this episode, we discuss how many tenants are 'bad' tenants. This includes how many cases go to the tenancy tribunal every year and the chance you could find yourself there. You'll also learn the biggest issues tenants and landlords have with each other. That way, you can get a sense of the chance of having a 'bad tenant'.

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In this episode, we discuss why some New Build townhouses are overheating. Recent reports show that some townhouses are unbearably hot, making them unliveable. For investors, if you buy a townhouse that overheats, it'll be hard both to rent and sell the property ... potentially making it not a very good investment. So we talk you through how to avoid overheating townhouses and how to fix one that is too hot.

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In this episode, we discuss how to ask your boss for a pay rise. This includes the exact script to use when asking for that pay rise and the email to send when you set up the meeting. You'll also learn what websites to use when you're trying to figure out how much you should be paid. That way you can have confidence when you ask your boss for that all important pay increase.

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In this episode, Kate joins us for another Case Study Sunday. Kate is a Kiwi living in the UK who recently had a run-in when buying an investment property in New Zealand. She shares how the New Build investment property she bought didn't work out as expected and the issues she's had along the way. That way, you can avoid the same property investment mistakes Kate made.

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