Best Logan Weir Podcasts (2025)

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Bryan Thomson: Don't let property policies stop you from buying 41:15

3d ago41:15

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There's a lot of uncertainty around the property market at the moment. In the past decade alone, we've seen the introduction of the brightline test, the relaxing of the brightline test, countless policies making life harder for investors and landlords, and now the looming question of capital gains tax. But how much does the government actually infl…

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Debbie Roberts: CGT wouldn't be the end of the world 41:23

10d ago41:23

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Labour has introduced their Capital Gains Tax policy after it was leaked to the media last week. If implemented, it would mean a 28% tax on any profits made from house sales excluding the family home. So what would a tax like this do to the property and rental markets? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Governing Climate Action: Massachusetts’ Strategy for Decarbonization and Resilience 44:53

13d ago44:53

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Jonathan Schrag, Deputy Climate Chief for the Commonwealthof Massachusetts, joins Climate Rising to discuss how the state istackling emissions, electrifying infrastructure, and responding to a shiftingfederal policy landscape. Jonathan shares how Massachusetts’ newly created Climate Office coordinates across agencies—from housing to public health t…

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Peter Norris: Don't borrow as much as the bank will give you 40:59

15d ago40:59

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Most prospective buyers know how much they can borrow, but how much should you borrow? Banks will often be happy to lend buyers an eye-watering amount of money, right at the top of what they can afford, but that doesn't mean buyers will be happy once those repayments kick in. Not mention five years down the line, when interest rates aren't as low a…

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Ed McKnight: Be careful fixing for too long 41:13

24d ago41:13

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After yet another OCR cut, economists and mortgage holders alike are holding their breath for December - the last announcement of the year. A new report from Infometrics suggests the Reserve Bank may be taking the cuts too far, and risking an overstimulated economy. Most forecasts have predicted more cuts coming, but it's possible that Dr Anna Brem…

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How Crusoe is Reducing the Carbon Intensity of AI Data Centers 30:50

27d ago30:50

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Hui Wen Chan, Senior Director of Sustainability at Crusoe, describeshow the rapid rise of AI is reshaping energy demand and Crusoe’s efforts to design more sustainable data centers. She explains how Crusoe leverages stranded energy sources, repurposed electric vehicle batteries, on-site renewables, and innovative energy-efficient cooling technologi…

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Daniel Marshall: Living space is key to improving a property 40:55

1M ago40:55

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A few weeks ago, a developer pre-sold most of its eight planned heritage-style weatherboard townhouses in two Auckland projects. They plan to bring more of their cookie-cutter housing designs to Auckland, and aims to revive the styles of homes prevalent in many older suburbs. But having a suburb full of similarly designed houses seems like it'd mak…

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Martin Cooper: Managing Director at Harcourts Cooper & Co talks the fear of overpaying for property 39:24

1M ago39:24

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House prices have been flat or are falling, it's hard to miss. Many owners are trying to quickly sell up - whether it be to fund their retirement, or simply because the rental market just isn't as profitable as it used to be. Analysts reckon this will mean a lot of younger people finally getting the opportunity to get on the property ladder. But th…

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Scaling Carbon Capture for Hard-to-abate sectors: Danielle Rapson of Mantel 40:07

1M ago40:07

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Danielle Rapson, HBS alum and Co-founder and COO of Mantel, joins Climate Rising to explain how her company is developing a novel molten-based carbon capture system for hard-to-abate industrial sectors. Danielle shares the story of how Mantel spun out of an MIT lab, what sets its technology apart from existing amine-based carbon capture, and why th…

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Debbie Roberts: Net migration and unemployment key to property booms 40:53

2M ago40:53

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While it's all good and well to discuss where the property market is today, or try to predict the next OCR update, the key to predicting a property boom lays in market conditions during past booms. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Building Climate-Resilient Farming with Robotics: Eric Adamson of Oishii and Tortuga 43:13

2M ago43:13

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Eric Adamson, Robotics Executive at Oishii and co-founder of Tortuga AgTech, joins Climate Rising to share how automation and AI are transforming fruit farming. Eric explains how his team designed a strawberry-harvesting robot capable of operating in outdoor tunnels and vertical farms, bringing operational efficiency, labor savings, and climate res…

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James Logan: You should be maintaining your roof 40:55

2M ago40:55

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For many of us, the roof is one of those things that completely slips the mind until it's raining inside. RoofBuddy founder and director James Logan joins to discuss roof maintenance, and when it's time for a new one. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Microsoft ’s Climate Strategy and Its Carbon Removal Deal with Chestnut Carbon 44:34

2M ago44:34

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Microsoft’s Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy and Carbon Removal, and Chestnut Carbon CFO Greg Adams share their perspectives as a major buyer and developer of carbon removal credits. Their 2025 deal is one of the largest carbon removal deals in the U.S. and seeks to deliver 7 million tons of nature-based carbon credits over 25 years. Brian ex…

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Ryan Weir: Regulation needed to get rid of cowboys 41:08

2M ago41:08

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PropertyScouts director Ryan Weird joins the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss the need for regulation for property managers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Nichole Lewis: Making housing affordable without ruining the economy 40:53

2M ago40:53

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Chris Bishop has openly called for house prices to fall, saying we need to be channeling more money into the economy rather than having it locked up in housing. The Prime Minister says we need modest and consistent increases in property prices, to ensure the economy is growing. So what is actually best for New Zealand and the economy? CEO of The Pr…

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Reducing Household Emissions with Dishwashing Innovation: A Conversation with P&G ’ s Ashley Fill 48:02

3M ago48:02

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Ashley Fill, Global Director of Sustainability at P&G Home Care joins Climate Rising to discuss how consumer behavior and innovative technologies can reduce household carbon and water footprints. Ashley shares how life cycle assessments reveal that 87% of the emissions in P&G’s Home Care portfolio come from product use, particularly dishwashing. Sh…

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Bryan Thomson: The right agent is essential when buying or selling 41:39

3M ago41:39

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Buyers agents are one of those things we all know is there, but rarely use them. They're often seen as a luxury in the world of buying houses, but are they worth the splurge? Bryan Thomson is the Managing Director at Harcourts, and he joins the OneRoof Radio Show to explain how you can find the right agent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Martin Cooper: Sell before you buy 40:59

3M ago40:59

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Most homeowners who have bought and sold have been through the stress of timing things perfectly. They need to sell their home before their offer on the next one is accepted, but they don't want to sell too soon and risk having to move out before closing on the next house. Martin Cooper is Managing Director AREINZ at Harcourts Cooper & Co, joining …

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AI for Climate Resilient Food Systems with ClimateAi’s Himanshu Gupta 46:16

3M ago46:16

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ClimateAi co-founder and CEO Himanshu Gupta explains how hiscompany uses machine learning to forecast extreme weather and help businesses adapt to climate volatility. Himanshu shares his journey from rural India to co-founding ClimateAi while he was an MBA student. He describes how ClimateAi's "biophysics-driven AI" combines limited weather and cro…

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"Definitely do it": LJ Hooker Head says staging your home is a must 41:09

3M ago41:09

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Auckland house sales were up over 9% last month, and listing nationwide were up 14%. It seems things are starting to pick up - but prices have remained fairly steady. LJ Hooker Head of Network Campbell Dunoon joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Debbie Roberts: Property investment isn't as passive as you'd think 39:54

3M ago39:54

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Property investment has long been thought of as the way to make passive income. It's money coming in without the 40 hours a week - but is it really as passive as we all think? Investment coach Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Designing for Resilience: with Alex Berkowitz of Coastal Protection Services 38:10

3M ago38:10

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This episode is another in our series on Climate Resilience featuringAlex Berkowitz, Founder and CEO of Coastal Protection Solutions (CPS), astartup developing nearshore infrastructure that reduces wave energy and enhances climate resilience. Alex shares how her personal experience with Hurricane Sandy in her hometown of Rockaway Beach led to the c…

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Helen O'Sullivan: It might be time to haggle on your rent 41:22

4M ago41:22

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The median rent has dropped for the first time since 2009. The nation saw a 0.3% drop over three months, but the hardest hit was Auckland - dropping 2% over the past year. CEO of Real Estate at Valocity, Helen O'Sullivan, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what's going on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ed McKnight: What are people willing to sacrifice to own a home? 41:00

4M ago41:00

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A 19 year old welder recently bought his first home - in part crediting his purchase to driving a cheap car. We all know you've got to make sacrifices to get into the market, so how are people making their way onto the ladder? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Investing in Climate Resilience and Poverty Alleviation: Acumen Founder & CEO Jacqueline Novogratz 57:24

4M ago57:24

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In this Climate Rising episode in our series on climate resilience, Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen shares how impact investing is agriculture is helping smallholder farmers build climate resilience. Jacqueline shares insights from two decades of investing in poverty alleviation that includes climate resilience and adaptation social…

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Brad Olsen: Buyers shouldn't wait for more OCR cuts 41:20

4M ago41:20

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New reports show the to cost to build is up. The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25% Should buyers look into property now before the costs and OCR go up again, or should they wait it out? How can we make that call - is it on gut instinct, or the numbers? Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen joins…

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Nichole Lewis: Search for the deal, not the location 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Apartment blocks are being heralded as the best way to get on the property-ladder, but is there a better route? Will these properties be worth it? How confident can we feel with where the market's heading with intensification? Additionally: Wellington house prices are dropping, but what risks are there for buyers? Andrew Dickens is joined by Proper…

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Forecasting Climate Risk with Geospatial AI: Sarah Russell of X , the Moonshot Factory at Alphabet 35:09

4M ago35:09

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This episode, part of the Climate Rising series on climate resilience, features Sarah Russell, General Manager of Project Bellwether at X, The Moonshot Factory at Alphabet (formerly Google X). Sarah shares how geospatial data and artificial intelligence can help communities and businesses anticipate and respond to climate risks. Sarah shares insigh…

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Ilse Wolfe: The market decides what your property is really worth 40:52

5M ago40:52

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Houses are projected to be worth 20% less in 2030 due to inflation. For buyers, does that mean entering the property ladder is hopeless? How can they get the most value for their property? What renovations give the best bang-for-buck? Tim Beveridge is joined by Property Investment Advisor Ilse Wolfe... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Debbie Roberts: Negotiating a deal is everything 41:18

5M ago41:18

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Inflation is raising house prices, and lowering its value at the same time. For buyers, the number that ultimately matters is how much they pay for their property. So how can they negotiate the best deal? Tim Beveridge is joined by Property Apprentice Financial Adviser Debbie Roberts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Closing the Loop by Recycling Apparel: Reju CEO Patrik Frisk 43:43

5M ago43:43

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Patrik Frisk, CEO of ReJu, joins Climate Rising to discuss his company’s mission to recycle textile waste and build circular supply chains for apparel made of polyester fabric. Patrik brings his prior experience leading Under Armour and other global brands across the textile and footwear industry for over 35 years. Patrik describes how ReJu turns d…

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Martin Cooper: There will be mistakes with council valuations 42:51

5M ago42:51

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Homeowners in Auckland might be shocked to see their properties valued 9% less than last year. How concerned should they be? Tim Beveridge is joined by Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing Director Martin Cooper. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler: Staying on top of electrical issues this winter 40:43

5M ago40:43

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Winter is upon us, the heaters are turning on and likely won't be turned off until the spring. With winter comes hundreds of house fires caused by electrical issues - issues that most wouldn't think twice about. Tim Beveridge is joined by Master Electricians CEO Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Extending Apparel Lifespan: ThredUp CEO James Reinhart 38:02

5M ago38:02

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James Reinhart, CEO of ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for secondhand clothing. James co-founded the company while he was a Masters’ student at Harvard and has spent the last 15 years scaling a national logistics and digital infrastructure platform for resale. In this episode James describes why the company decided to handle phy…

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"You have to look carefully": Campbell Dunoon on choosing a real estate agent 41:25

5M ago41:25

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Most people won't search around too much before choosing an agent to help them sell their house, but they do play a significant role, so how should you be choosing the right one? Head of Network at LJ Hooker, Campbell Dunoon, joins for the OneRoof Radio Show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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"Where do we draw the line?": Expert says foreign buyer policies and golden visas need consideration 41:29

6M ago41:29

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Data shows New Zealand could be losing out on foreign capital with uncertainty around residential property rules for overseas buyers. So what are the drawbacks to loosening property restrictions and opening borders? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Designing for Circularity at Scale: A Conversation with Karen Pflug of Ingka Group 46:27

6M ago46:27

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In the latest episode of Climate Rising from Harvard Business School, Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ingka Group (IKEA), shares how IKEA is embedding circularity throughout its business model. She discusses how IKEA is redesigning iconic products like the Billy bookcase to make them easier to disassemble and repair, how secondhand ret…

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"Some other problem": Property manager says rental wait times not just a market issue 41:13

6M ago41:13

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Data shows an increase in the number of days rental properties stand empty before being tenanted - for some regions, it's up to 35 days on average. So, in a country where it used to be a nightmare to get a rental, who has to try harder? Mike Atkinson from Aspire Property Management joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective. LISTEN ABOVE See omn…

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A community for over 45s: An investment or a home? 41:01

6M ago41:01

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A neighbourhood in Christchurch has 24 new builds up for grabs - but you have to be over 45 to buy them. The rules are more relaxed than retirement villages. Your family can come with, but at least one of the owners has to be over the age limit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Advancing the Circular Economy: A Conversation with Lauren Rodriguez of Closed Loop Partners 41:45

6M ago41:45

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Lauren Rodriguez, who leads partnerships at Circular Services, a Closed Loop Partners company, joins host Mike Toffel to discuss building the infrastructure and investment models needed to scale the circular economy. Lauren explains how Closed Loop Partners supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy through capital management, inno…

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"A good property will always be rented": Property expert says it's always time to invest 41:20

6M ago41:20

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Standalone homes, townhouses, and apartments - which is the most profitable? CEO of Real Estate at Valocity joins Tim Beveridge to discuss property types and values. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Kelvin Davidson: Are new builds or older homes more attractive to buyers? 41:28

7M ago41:28

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How can a three bedroom built in the '90s sell for significantly more than a new build of a similar size right down the street? Driving through established suburbs, it's pretty easy to tell what has been built in the past five years, because they all look exactly the same. Providing a higher quantity of housing has come at the cost of heritage and …

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Scaling Reuse with Vytal: A Circular Economy Conversation with CEO Fabian Barthel 44:49

7M ago44:49

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Fabian Barthel, Co-Founder of Vytal, a circular economy packaging-as-a-service startup, joins host Mike Toffel to explore the innovation, behavioral science, and regulations shaping the market for reusable containers for take-out food and beverages. Fabian shares how Vytal is tackling packaging waste by building a reusable container system for rest…

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Ilse Wolfe: How to make the most out of your investment property 1:46:33

7M ago1:46:33

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This week, property investment expert Ilse Wolfe joined Tim Beveridge to explain how to make the most out of your investment property. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Debbie Roberts: Restructure your mortgage 41:19

7M ago41:19

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The Reserve Bank has dropped the OCR by another 25 basis points this week, putting it at 3.50%. Many homeowners would have rushed to refix or float while waiting for the announcement in December, but at what point is it worth breaking your mortgage for a lower rate? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Carbon Credit Ratings and Market Integrity: A Conversation on the Calyx Global Case 41:21

7M ago41:21

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In this bonus episode of Climate Rising, we share an episode from Harvard Business School’s Cold Call podcast, featuring HBS professor Mike Toffel and Duncan van Bergen, Co-Founder of Calyx Global. The discussion focuses on Mike’s recent HBS case study, Calyx Global: Rating Carbon Credits, which explores how the company is helping improve transpare…

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Ed McKnight: Is the golden age of property over? 41:14

7M ago41:14

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Gone are the days of buying an investment property so affordable that the rent covered the mortgage. But is the golden age of property investment really over - or just on hold? Ed McKnight from Opes Partners says property can't be a short term investment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Campbell Dunoon: Gen Z is changing the way property is sold 41:40

8M ago41:40

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Generation Z are almost twice as likely to sell a home without an agent compared to the national average. 45% of Gen Z-ers are open to buying with a friend or sibling. They're entering the market differently - and it's working. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Investing in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Luke Leslie of Key Carbon 41:26

8M ago41:26

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Luke Leslie, Co-Founder and CEO of Key Carbon, joins Climate Rising as part of our series on voluntary carbon markets. Luke has spent over 20 years in carbon markets and finance, working in investment banking, private equity, and structured finance. Luke explains how Key Carbon is financing high-integrity carbon projects and how new overlaps betwee…

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Melissa Greenough: The basics of interior design 41:32

8M ago41:32

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Interior designer Melissa Greenough joins to cover the basics of decorating your home. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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