Live at the Nut Bar

Chief Squirrel David Cunningham (DC) sits down with special guests to chew the fat.

They discuss things like finance, the economy, investing and what's happening with mortgage interest rates. 

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Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3 Episode 16: Is first home ownership achievable in 4 years?

In this episode David Cunningham is joined by Squirrel Head of Advisory Callan Wayne-Bowles and Squirrel Adviser Kat McInnes to explore the reality of first home ownership in 2026, revisiting Callan’s headline-making claim that “anyone can buy a house in four years.” If you’re wondering whether buying your first home is still possible, you might want to check this out.

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19 June 2026


Squirrel further bolsters leadership team to support growth

By Squirrel

We're stoked to have welcomed Lauren De Witt and Samantha Bell to the Squirrel fold—stepping in as our new Chief Operating Officer, and Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance respectively.

Latest interest rates & property market updates

18 June 2026


Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates

By Squirrel

Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading. 

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15 June 2026


Why does everyone want a slice of Christchurch?

By Nathan Miglani

It used to be more of a fall-back option—but these days, buyers of all types are increasingly looking to Christchurch as an attractive (and relatively affordable) place to put down roots. So, what's changed? Our resident Christchurch mortgage expert, Nathan Miglani, explains.

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