

Cheques and Balances
Cheques and Balances
Whether you're buying your first home, tackling debt, or building long-term wealth, we’ll show you how to make smarter money moves. With over 20 years of combined experience as qualified financial advisers, James Blair and Michael Vincent share straight-talking advice, practical strategies, and real conversations about money - all to help you take control of your financial future with confidence.
Check out our website below:
lighthousefinancial.co.nz
Check out our website below:
lighthousefinancial.co.nz
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Jul 31, 2023 • 27min
Cashflow Hacking 101 Ft. Ilse Wolfe | Episode 127
Ilse Wolfe joins us on Cheques and Balances to chat about how to find cashflow in property investments.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 26, 2023 • 21min
How To Do Due Diligence On A New Build Ft. Shaun McGivern
This week we have Shaun McGivern from Haigh Lyon Lawyers to talk about how to do due diligence on a new build contract.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 24, 2023 • 26min
Why You Need A Prenup Ft. Amanda Donovan | Episode 126
This week we're joined by Amanda Donovan from Haigh Lyon Lawyers to talk about contracting out agreements.
Check out the full article here:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/why-you-need-a-prenup/
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 19, 2023 • 12min
What The Latest LVR Changes Mean For You | Midweek Episode
This week we discuss what the latest LVR changes mean for you.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 17, 2023 • 18min
Why Aren't Rents Keeping Up With Property Costs? Ft. Valocity | Episode 125
Exciting news! We have partnered with Valocity - NZ's leading property valuation and data platform. They will be providing us with market leading property and economic insights on all of our podcast topics!
Last year we made a prediction that rents would rise by 30% over the following 12 months due to increased property costs, we look into why that hasn't happened and do a deep dive into the data thanks to Valocity.
Check out more about Valocity here:
https://www.valocityglobal.com/en
Check out the full article here:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/why-arent-rents-keeping-up-with-costs/
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 12, 2023 • 8min
Are You Too Poor For A Pet? | Midweek Episode
This week we react to a viral Keep The Change podcast all about pets.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 10, 2023 • 21min
From $5,000 to $20 Million before 40 - The Ilse Wolfe Story | Episode 124
This week we're joined by Ilse Wolfe, Director at Opes Accelerate. Ilse has over 15+ years personal property investment experience, owning a private portfolio with 25+ rentals valued at $20m+. She helps property investors improve their investments through renovations. Her time is focused to help aspiring investors begin on a similar path to wealth and passive income throughout NZ.
Check out the full article here:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/ilse-wolfe/
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 28min
Webinar Special: How To Build Your Financial Plan Ft. Keep The Change | Midweek Episode
This week we go through our first webinar with Luke Kemeys from Keep The Change. Join our next webinar on the 10 Commandments Of Building Wealth below:
https://lighthousefinancial.co.nz/the-10-commandments-of-building-wealth/
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jul 2, 2023 • 9min
How To Prepare Your First Property Tax Returns | Episode 123
This week we're joined by Amanda Quill to go through how to prepare your first year of tax returns for your rental property.
Check out the full article here:
lighthousefinancial.co.nz/how-to-prepare-your-first-property-tax-returns
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The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Jun 27, 2023 • 18min
Why Purchase A New Build? Ft. Juliet Lichtenstein From Colliers | Midweek Episode
This week were joined by Juliet Lichtenstein, Associate Director of Residential Projects at Colliers to talk about why you should consider a new build.
The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.


