{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6451ce3884f634001112fa62/6a1f526ab11ee18ce58d4264?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is first home ownership achievable in 4 years?","description":"<p>In this episode <a href=\"https://www.squirrel.co.nz/our-team/leadership-team/david-cunningham\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">David Cunningham</a> is joined by Squirrel Head of Advisory <a href=\"https://www.squirrel.co.nz/our-team/leadership-team/callan-wayne-bowles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Callan Wayne-Bowles</a> and Squirrel Adviser <a href=\"https://www.squirrel.co.nz/our-team/advisers/kat-mcinnes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kat McInnes</a> to explore the reality of first home ownership in 2026, revisiting Callan’s headline-making claim that “anyone can buy a house in four years.”</p><p><br></p><p>The team breaks down:</p><ul><li>how KiwiSaver can accelerate your deposit</li><li>what banks are really looking for</li><li>the impact of credit cards and Buy Now, Pay Later</li><li>whether 10% deposits are enough</li><li>why more buyers are teaming up with partners, siblings, or friends</li><li>apartments vs townhouses vs standalone homes</li><li>why today’s market conditions may actually favour first home buyers</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, they share practical advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or convinced home ownership is out of reach.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re wondering whether buying your first home is still possible, you might want to check this out.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any questions or things you’d like to hear us talk about, get in touch with us at <a href=\"mailto:david@squirrel.co.nz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">david@squirrel.co.nz</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>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 <a href=\"https://www.squirrel.co.nz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Squirrel</a>. As always, we recommend seeking professional investment or mortgage advice before taking any action.</p>","author_name":"Squirrel Group"}