Live at the Nut Bar with John Bolton and David Cunningham

Squirrel Founder John Bolton (better known as JB) and Chief David Cunningham (DC) sit down together, sometimes with guests, to chew the fat.

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

If you're interested in hearing about a particular topic or you'd like to join the discussion as a guest, get in touch! 

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Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3, Episode 9: The one for First Home Buyers

Calling all first home buyers — DC describes this moment as the "Goldilocks time" for getting into your first home. Conditions are JUST RIGHT. In this episode DC is joined by Mortgage Adviser Emma Wallace, and Cotality's Nick Goodall to get their valuable insights into the property market.

Watch for the state of the market, insights from other buyers and not-to-be-missed tips to help you get your foot on the ladder during this perfect moment.

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Rodney’s Ravings: Things aren’t as gloomy as card spending data suggests

By Rodney Dickens

Stats NZ's monthly card spending data is often seen as an indicator of economic health—and if the latest numbers are anything to go by, we're a country still deep in recession. But card spending data only represents one part of the equation, says Rodney Dickens, and the reality is things aren't as bad as they first appear.

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What first home buyers need to know about the current housing market and 3 top tips for success

By Squirrel

You've probably heard everyone saying "it's a buyer's market out there right now"—but what does that actually mean? How did we get here? And how can first home buyers make the most of it? Read on for some essential tips and tricks.

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OPINION: Bad design—not oversupply—is what’s costing Kiwi developers sales

By John Bolton

It’s tempting to place the blame for slow off-plan sales solely on oversupply—and there are certainly pockets of the market where that’s an issue. But there’s another big force at play that’s putting buyers off new builds: and it’s bad design.

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