Your Parents Couldn't Buy a Home, But You Absolutely Can

11/10/2025 10 min
Your Parents Couldn't Buy a Home, But You Absolutely Can

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Episode Synopsis

What happens when you grow up hearing "people like us don't own homes"? That limiting belief gets passed down through generations, creating invisible barriers to financial freedom that can feel impossible to overcome.In this raw, emotional conversation, we share the inspiring journey of a client in his early 30s who just became the first person in three generations of his family to purchase a home. As immigrants ourselves, we understand the unique challenges faced by migrant communities and vulnerable populations when it comes to property ownership. Language barriers, cultural attitudes toward money, and a historical lack of financial education have created cycles that many struggle to break.The ripple effects of these success stories stretch far beyond individual homeowners. We discuss another client who grew up in state housing with a single mother, determined to change his family's trajectory. Not only did he build his own property portfolio, but he recently helped his 60+ year-old mother purchase her very first home – proving it's never too late to rewrite your family's financial story.Financial literacy remains a significant challenge across New Zealand. Recent research from the Retirement Commissioner reveals women retire with approximately 35% less in their KiwiSaver accounts than men, highlighting how these gaps disproportionately affect different populations. We explore how traditional gender roles in money management are shifting and the government's increasing focus on financial capability education.Are you ready to challenge what you've been told is possible? Whether you're considering your first home purchase or helping family members achieve their property dreams, this episode will inspire you to question inherited limitations and embrace new possibilities. What financial cycle will you break today?Send us a text Support the showBuy your first home in NZ Weekly Webinars You thought it's not possible or the dream is too far away? Come to my webinar and I will show you, you are much closer to your dream, than you think you are! Join Here - https://bit.ly/4m9SL72

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