About this podcast
"Old wealth is built by owning more, new wealth is built by owing more."
Welcome to Leverage Addicts, the podcast for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, investors and hustlers who want to maximise 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.
Disclaimer: These videos are by mortgagehq limited (trading as mortgagehq, FSP463846). They provide general information only and is not personalised financial advice. It does not take into account your individual goals or financial situation. Before taking action, you should seek advice from a licensed Financial Adviser.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 341 episodes
- From Tall Black to Business Advisor: Brendon Pongia on NZ Business Success · 50 min · Episode 345Navigating the NZ property market requires the right mindset, strong foundational values, and the ability to pivot when challenges arise. In this video, former Tall Black and…
- How to Buy Smart in The NZ Property Market · 50 min · Episode 343Navigating the NZ Property Market can be challenging, whether you are buying your first home or expanding your investment portfolio. In this episode, Alex Martelli from Martelli…
- Simeon Brown on How National’s Policies Impact the NZ Property Market · 27 min · Episode 344How will government policies, interest rate changes, and new housing regulations affect the NZ property market? In this episode, Minister Simeon Brown joins us to discuss key…
- Is the NZ Property Market About to Crash or Boom? · 1 h 5 min · Episode 342In this episode, we dive deep into the current state and future of the NZ Property Market with 20-year real estate veteran Wayne Maguire, Managing Partner at Ray White Mission…
- The Future of the NZ Property Market: Tax Changes, Interest Rates & Supply · 36 min · Episode 341Are you trying to make sense of the NZ property market ahead of the upcoming election? In this episode, we sit down with Alfred Ngaro, NZ First candidate for Te Atatū…
- How To Use KiwiSaver for Your First Home & Beyond | NZ Property Investing · 18 min · Episode 340Is your KiwiSaver NZ strategy quietly costing you thousands? Most people spend years focusing entirely on their mortgage, their home, and their direct investments. But often, one…
- Why Your NZ KiwiSaver First Home Strategy Might Be Costing You Thousands · 25 min · Episode 339Discover how to optimise your KiwiSaver NZ strategy to build long-term wealth beyond just property investing. In this video, we sit down with Matthew from Generate KiwiSaver to…
- How to buy 25 Profitable NZ Properties in 3 years · 15 min · Episode 338Unlock the secrets to professional-scale NZ property investing with active investor Cairo. In this episode, we dive deep into how he transitioned from being a mortgage broker…
- How To Stop Relying on Capital Gains: The New Rule for NZ Property Investment · 10 min · Episode 337In this video, we dive deep into the world of NZ property investment with Nikita Taiapa, co-founder of the buyer's agency Search and Secure. Nikita shares her unconventional…
- Property Investing NZ: Is Now the Best Time to Buy? · 17 min · Episode 334Unlock the secrets to success in NZ property investing with this deep dive into the current market! In this episode, we're joined by Michael Wilson, a seasoned property developer…
- NZ Property Tax Changes: What Investors Need to Know for 2026 · 30 min · Episode 332Are you prepared for the significant shifts in the NZ Property Tax landscape? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, we dive deep into the complexities that experienced investors…
- 5 Critical Mistakes Every First Time Property Investor in NZ Must Avoid · 17 min · Episode 333Are you a new NZ property investor looking to avoid the costly mistakes that trap most beginners? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, host Andy Turner is joined by Ifran from My…
- Is Airbnb Still Worth It? NZ Property Investing Strategy · 17 min · Episode 335Are you looking to maximize your returns in NZ property investing? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, we dive deep into the world of short-term rentals and Airbnb management…
- Is the Kiwi Dream a Trap? The Truth About NZ Property · 11 min · Episode 336Are you searching for financial freedom in New Zealand but feel trapped on a "hamster wheel" of debt? For many, the traditional path of working a job just to pay off a massive…
- NZ Property Investment Strategies for 2026 · 29 min · Episode 331Looking to scale your NZ property investment portfolio in today’s shifting market? In this video, we sit down with Mitch, a property investor who built serious momentum by…
- Auckland’s PC120 Conflict: Why Housing Intensification is Facing Natural Hazards · 19 min · Episode 330This video examines the significant shifts in New Zealand's housing landscape, focusing specifically on Auckland PC120 and what it means for the future of density and…
- Auckland’s PC120 Explained: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know · 19 min · Episode 329Is Auckland's growth creating opportunity or absolute chaos? In this episode, we sit down with Ken Turner, a counsellor for Waitakere and a long-time business owner, to cut…
- Is the Kiwi Dream of Home Ownership Over? How to Build Wealth in NZ · 11 min · Episode 328Is buying a home still the best way to build wealth in NZ, or has the "Kiwi Dream" become a financial liability? In this video, we move beyond the theory of property versus…
- Is Christchurch the New Auckland? | Christchurch Property Investment · 30 min · Episode 327Unlock the secrets to successful property investing with Simon from Nest Residential as he joins the podcast to share his extensive experience in the Christchurch market. Since…
- Common Mistakes to Avoid in New Zealand Property Investing · 19 min · Episode 326In this video, property investment expert Hadley Nightingale returns to share real-world insights from the front lines of the New Zealand property market. As a buyers agent…
- Is Global Chaos About to Cause Market Mayhem in NZ Property? · 12 min · Episode 325In this episode, we dive deep into the chaotic forces currently shaping global markets and what they mean for investors here in New Zealand. From rising tensions in the Middle…
- Why Paying Down Your Investment Mortgage is a MISTAKE (NZ) | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 2 · 10 min · Episode 324Are you accidentally slowing down your wealth creation? In New Zealand, the "standard" advice is to pay off debt as fast as possible—but when it comes to investment properties…
- How to Borrow Properly in NZ Property | Property Investment NZ Ep 3 · 2 min · Episode 320Most New Zealand property investors never get past one or two properties - not because property doesn’t work, but because they misunderstand debt, leverage, and serviceability…
- Property Development vs Property Investing in New Zealand | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 3 · 19 min · Episode 321Is property development the natural next step after property investing in New Zealand? Or is it a completely different game? In this New Zealand real estate education video, we…
- How to Choose the Right Property Strategy in NZ | Property Investment NZ Ep 2 · 4 min · Episode 322Before you buy your next property in New Zealand, you need to answer one critical question: What are you actually trying to achieve? Most New Zealand property investors and first…
- Beginner’s Guide for First Home Buyers & Investors | Property Investment NZ Ep 1 · 5 min · Episode 323Are you a New Zealander looking to buy your first property, grow your property portfolio, or create long-term wealth? In this video, we kick off a new series on property…
- Revolving Credit Explained NZ | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 2 · 7 min · Episode 319Is revolving credit a smart mortgage strategy or a financial trap? In this video, we break down how revolving credit works, when it’s powerful, and when it can actually cost you…
- NZ Mortgage Hacks to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 1 · 9 min · Episode 318Join Simon as he sits down with licensed New Zealand financial adviser Harry, who bought his first property at 23 and has helped hundreds of clients restructure their home loans…
- How To Win in the NZ Property Market · 17 min · Episode 317Property headlines are loud, but smart New Zealand investors focus on strategy, not noise. In this NZ property market update, we sit down with one of New Zealand’s leading…
- Reading the Reserve Bank Between the Lines: What the New Governor Is Really Signalling on Rates, Mortgages, and Property · 14 min · Episode 316What is the Reserve Bank really signalling about interest rates in New Zealand? Whether you’re a first-home buyer, property investor, or homeowner, understanding the Reserve…
- Styles Make Fights: Hipkins vs Luxon and the Battle for NZ House Prices · 13 min · Episode 315Politics doesn’t just shape headlines - it shapes house prices, mortgages, KiwiSaver balances, and your long-term wealth. In this sharp, no-spin episode, Andy Turner, Head of…
- Summer Property Traps 2025: The Costly Mistakes First Home Buyers Keep Repeating · 13 min · Episode 314Every New Zealand property cycle has a danger zone. Summer is it. More listings. More buyers. More emotion. And for first home buyers in 2025, more ways to make irreversible…
- The ANZ 1.5% Cash War Is a Distraction - We Reveal Where Real Wealth Is Made · 11 min · Episode 313Book a call: http://go.oncehub.com/10-minute-introductory-call New Zealand is obsessed with ANZ’s one point five percent cashback war. But while the country argues over short…
- The Zero Percent Money Play: How NZ Investors Turn Green Loans into Faster Wealth and Bigger Gains · 8 min · Episode 312Everyone in New Zealand is busy moaning about interest rates. Meanwhile, a tiny percentage of investors are quietly building wealth with the cheapest capital in the country. Zero…
- Retire Early, Raise Legends: The Kiwi Playbook for Turning Paycheques into Power · 15 min · Episode 311Every Kiwi wants freedom - time with family, no money stress, and a future that actually feels earned. But between rising interest rates, school fees, and inflation, most people…
- The Truth about Property Managers: Behind the Scenes of NZ Tenants and Rentals · 14 min · Episode 310Welcome to the episode every New Zealand landlord, investor, and tenant needs to hear - the ultimate deep dive into the hidden world of property management in New Zealand. Hosted…
- Capital Gains Bombshell: Will Labour’s Tax Plan Blow Up NZ Property? · 8 min · Episode 309It’s the story shaking dinner tables and boardrooms across the country. Labour’s latest move — a narrow Capital Gains Tax proposal to help fund free GP visits - has reignited one…
- The One-Hour Goldmine: How NZ’s Commuter Belt Could Outrun Inflation and Make You Rich · 16 min · Episode 307What if the smartest property investment in New Zealand over the next decade isn’t in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch — but just one hour outside them? In this powerful…
- First Home Buyers vs Investors: The Brutal Truth About NZ’s 2025 Property Market · 10 min · Episode 306The battle lines are drawn. First home buyers are finally re-entering the market… but investors are circling again - stronger, smarter, and more strategic than ever. Learn more…
- The OCR Cut Playbook - 3 Moves Smart Homeowners Are Making Right Now · 23 min · Episode 305The waiting is over - the Reserve Bank has repeatedly cut the OCR in 2025. Interest rates are falling, the OCR is on its way down, and for the first time in years, homeowners and…
- Property Prices & The Long Game: What Smart Investors Do during the Downturn and What’s Next · 32 min · Episode 304In this episode, MHQ’s Head of Advice, Simon McDonald, sits down with Zhiyang Cheng, New Zealand’s number one ranked mortgage adviser, to discuss the current state of the…
- The Great Auckland Housing War: Villas vs. Towers, and Who Gets Crushed · 12 min · Episode 303Auckland is at war with itself. On one side — the old guard of villa-lined suburbs, heritage zoning, and backyard nostalgia. On the other — the new skyline: cranes, towers, and…
- RBNZ and the OCR: Reform That Could Decide Who Wins Big in 2026 · 12 min · Episode 302The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is standing at a crossroads — and every homeowner, investor, and policymaker is about to feel the impact. After years of rate hikes, stimulus, and…
- Auckland’s Breaking Point: Housing Costs, Productivity Collapse, and the Investor Edge · 12 min · Episode 301Auckland is cracking. The skyline still glitters, but beneath it, the numbers are bleeding. Housing affordability has imploded. Productivity has flat-lined. Infrastructure is…
- Construction’s Death Spiral: Why NZ’s 10-Year Low in Building Work Guarantees a Housing Boom · 11 min · Episode 299New Zealand is facing a construction collapse like we haven’t seen in over a decade. Building activity is at a 10-year low, projects are being shelved, and developers are walking…
- Luxon and the Coup Question: Brutal Lessons from Thatcher, Clinton, and Clark · 20 min · Episode 300Christopher Luxon is under pressure, and the whispers of a “Luxon coup” are impossible to ignore. In this video, host Craig Stanaway sits down with former Cabinet Minister…
- Housing’s Next Shock: Why 2026 Could Deliver a 5% Price Surge From Today’s Dead Market · 11 min · Episode 298The New Zealand property market feels flat, lifeless — even dead. But beneath the surface, the next housing shock is already forming. Could 2026 deliver a 5% surge in house…
- The $160 Billion Exodus: Why Kiwi Investors Are About to Abandon Term Deposits and Where the Money Will Flood Next · 11 min · Episode 297New Zealand savers are sitting on a mountain of cash — more than $160 billion locked away in term deposits. But with the Reserve Bank cutting rates and returns sinking fast…
- Foreign Buyers Are Back: The $5m Shortcut Changing NZ Property Forever · 13 min · Episode 295New Zealand’s property market just got hit with one of the most dramatic shifts in years: foreign buyers are back. But there’s a twist - the $5 million entry point. What does…
- Auckland’s $2 Million Homes Showdown: Towers, Three Storeys, or Ministerial Takeover? · 17 min · Episode 296Auckland’s housing market has reached a breaking point — with the average home price now pushing $2 million, the city is locked in a brutal battle over how to build its future…
