The Kiwi House Deposit

19 - Seizing the day w/ Logan Donnelly

The Kiwi House Deposit

Show Notes

This episode explores how Logan Donnelley and his wife purchased his first home in the Bay of Plenty.

He passionately explains:

- His perspective on the pressures that young kiwis are faced with. - How he transformed his financial habits. - How we engaged with a mortgage advisor and took advantage of an opportunity that arose.

A great Kiwi story of how home ownership became possible for a young family!

Access more of Logans content here:

Instagram: @kiwidad

Article:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/bay-of-plenty-dad-creates-cost-of-living-guide-saves-family-thousands/2YB6IKVALQHBEMOBM3ZUZQRALY/

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