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 weekly(ish) to chew the fat about 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 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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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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What happens to your mortgage in a divorce?

By John Bolton

If you're going through a divorce, you probably have a whole lot of questions about navigating changes to your mortgage, and where to next. We’ve got you covered.

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The 6 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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