Live at the Nut Bar
Squirrel Founder John Bolton and CEO David Cunningham's weekly podcast to discuss all things finance, economy, investing, mortgages and current events. Things like, 'what's going on with mortgage interest rates' and 'how the banks have got away with $2.3b of Kiwi money'. If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are personal views and are not necessarily representative of the opinions of Squirrel. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
This week we keep on the rampage about how Kiwi are paying the price for the incompetence of the decision makers that be. Evidenced by unemployment, the decimation of the construction sector and eggs. The data doesn't lie.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, ...
Well well well, we made it. From JB's journey all the way to parliament back in 2021 to today, the government has finally made the decision to take back those pesky CCCFA rules that they brought in to make getting a mortgage that much harder for everyone. JB and DC take a look back at the journey and evaluate what it all means.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@sq...
Our dynamic duo is back together and this week JB and DC discuss the latest inflation numbers and the different ways they could be interpreted. Whilst the headline number is 4%, the last six months has seen inflation running at 2.2% annualised. What does all this mean for interest rates and monetary policy?
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.n...
This week JB is still living it up overseas and DC has a great chat about property development with our two resident experts on the ground, Dan Bell and Matt Evans.
It wouldn't be an episode of Live at the Nut Bar without giving the Reserve Bank a bit of a grilling about the OCR either.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz. ...
Today DC gets perspectives from two of Squirrel's top mortgage advisers, Emma Wallace from Auckland and Nick Virtue from Wellington. What's really happening on the ground at the moment, what are home buyers talking about and how are they feeling about the current state of the country. A great chat with heaps of insights, you won't want to miss this one.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in...
There's been an enquiry into retail banking and we discuss what's been unearthed. But will it actually have any impact in reality? We then chit chat about the economy and where it's at compared with a year ago.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz. You can find Dave Tyrer at dave@squirrel.co.nz.
This week Dave Tyrer (DT) steps in for JB who is swanning around, and we discuss the latest introduction to the insurance suite - enter deposit insurance! Is it a good thing? Who benefits?
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz. You can find Dave Tyrer at dave@squirrel.co.nz.
Times are tricky for small business owners! Rising rates, rising costs and rising challenges abound. This week JB shares his insights as a business owner and adviser to many other small business owners. Solidarity!
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a re...
Yesterday it was announced that the OCR will be held at 5.5%, for now. JB and DC get into it all and what this means for Kiwi - and why their view is that the OCR needs to be cut sooner rather than later.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendatio...
Insurance...for some it's a dirty word, but for homeowners it's necessary. Jargon, smallprint and exclusions abound - this week we delve into the depths and try to figure out what's driving these enormous premium increases for most of us. DC and JB also touch on inflation and what's keeping interest rates at their peak.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel....
This week we're talking about NZ immigration. What do the stats show? How does the migrant population affect industry, rent, prices, inflation and interest rates. Our duo weigh in on this hot topic.
Apologies for the less than perfect sound this episode!
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
Better than expected employment stats came out this week, and some economists say the not-so-silver lining of this could be that home loan interest rates are hiked. But what do our dynamic duo think? Spoiler: JB thinks bank economists are living in an alternate reality. And with the current cost of living situation what are the best strategies to manage interest rates?
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us t...
JB and DC go over the detail on loan to value ratios and debt to income ratios, and how these affect your chances of getting a mortgage with the current lending rules. Are the rules serving the people and/or the economy? JB and DC weigh in with their opinions and don't hold back, as usual.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
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Happy new year Nutters! We're back for a brand new season!
JB and DC are back and delving into a hot topic, property investing! If you're thinking of trying your hand at investing in property, this is one for you.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a r...
This week JB is joined by special guest Tony Alexander to discuss the New Zealand economy and make predictions about where things will go from here. Tony Alexander has been working as an economist here in NZ since 1987 and has been through it all. JB and Tony discuss the next 12 months and what we can all expect to be the impact on our day to day lives of what's happening with the economy now.
We'll be taking a break until late...
This week JB and DC go macro discussing climate change, consumerism, population decline, nationalism and inequality. They talk about the global influences on these big topics and give their takes (if you care to hear them).
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice,...
This week we compare New Zealand house prices with other markets around the globe. Why aren't our house prices reflective of the UK, Aus or Canada? We also do a bit of unpicking of the latest Monetary Policy Statement and our duo have some thoughts to share on that!
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
We discuss our favourite topic, interest rates. We then move into geopolitical topics and how we might be affected in little old New Zealand.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentary provided are persona...
Mortgage advisers are noticing a recent rise in property prices which could signal a property boom on the way. JB and DC consider rates, inflation, incomes and immigration - as well as what they're seeing in the construction industry and see if they can fit the pieces of the puzzle together.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
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Going over the headlines from the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Review. DC and JB also talk about Australian house prices and interest rates across the ditch.
If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at david@squirrel.co.nz or John@squirrel.co.nz.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice, or a recommendation of any financial product. Any commentar...
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