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?

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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 Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show...

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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 Property Expert Nichole Lewis...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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