Simon McDonald
Head of Advice
Appears in 12 Episodes
Is Airbnb Still Worth It? NZ Property Investing Strategy
Are you looking to maximize your returns in NZ property investing? In this episode of the MHQ podcast, we dive deep into the world of short-term rentals and Airbnb man...
Is the Kiwi Dream a Trap? The Truth About NZ Property
Are you searching for financial freedom in New Zealand but feel trapped on a "hamster wheel" of debt? For many, the traditional path of working a job just to pay off a...
Auckland’s PC120 Conflict: Why Housing Intensification is Facing Natural Hazards
This video examines the significant shifts in New Zealand's housing landscape, focusing specifically on Auckland PC120 and what it means for the future of density and ...
Auckland’s PC120 Explained: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know
Is Auckland's growth creating opportunity or absolute chaos? In this episode, we sit down with Ken Turner, a counsellor for Waitakere and a long-time business owner, t...
Common Mistakes to Avoid in New Zealand Property Investing
In this video, property investment expert Hadley Nightingale returns to share real-world insights from the front lines of the New Zealand property market. As a buyers ...
Is Global Chaos About to Cause Market Mayhem in NZ Property?
In this episode, we dive deep into the chaotic forces currently shaping global markets and what they mean for investors here in New Zealand. From rising tensions in th...
NZ Mortgage Hacks to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster | Mortgage Strategies Series Ep 1
Join Simon as he sits down with licensed New Zealand financial adviser Harry, who bought his first property at 23 and has helped hundreds of clients restructure their ...
How To Win in the NZ Property Market
Property headlines are loud, but smart New Zealand investors focus on strategy, not noise. In this NZ property market update, we sit down with one of New Zealand’s lea...
Styles Make Fights: Hipkins vs Luxon and the Battle for NZ House Prices
Politics doesn’t just shape headlines - it shapes house prices, mortgages, KiwiSaver balances, and your long-term wealth. In this sharp, no-spin episode, Andy Turner, ...
The ANZ 1.5% Cash War Is a Distraction - We Reveal Where Real Wealth Is Made
Book a call: http://go.oncehub.com/10-minute-introductory-callNew Zealand is obsessed with ANZ’s one point five percent cashback war.But while the country argues over ...
Capital Gains Bombshell: Will Labour’s Tax Plan Blow Up NZ Property?
It’s the story shaking dinner tables and boardrooms across the country. Labour’s latest move — a narrow Capital Gains Tax proposal to help fund free GP visits - has re...
Property Prices & The Long Game: What Smart Investors Do during the Downturn and What’s Next
In this episode, MHQ’s Head of Advice, Simon McDonald, sits down with Zhiyang Cheng, New Zealand’s number one ranked mortgage adviser, to discuss the current state of ...