Real Estate. Explained Simply. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your tenth, or just trying to make sense of the market, Cut to the Chase is your go-to real estate podcast. Hosted by Diego Traglia and Aaron Davis, each episode breaks down what you really need to know, minus the jargon and fluff. From pricing pitfalls to selling strategies, negotiation tips to buyer traps — we keep it real, practical, and straight to the point. Real talk for real decisions. New episodes weekly.
Real Estate. Explained Simply. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your tenth, or just trying to make sense of the market, Cut to the Chase is your go-to real estate podcast. Hosted by Diego Traglia and Aaron Davis, each episode breaks down what you really need to know, minus the jargon and fluff. From pricing pitfalls to selling strategies, negotiation tips to buyer traps — we keep it real, practical, and straight to the point. Real talk for real decisions. New episodes weekly.

Most agents guess what investors are looking for—Ilse sees it firsthand. In this episode, she breaks down the stock that’s flying off the shelf, the listings investors won’t touch, and what good agents are doing to get deals across the line. If you want to know where the smart money is going in 2025, this is the playbook.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:39 – How to Start in Property Investment
02:04 – Adding Value and Boosting Cash Flow
04:00 – Common Mistakes: Overcapitalising
7:56 – The Power of Local Expertise
09:19 – Where to Invest in New Zealand
18:52 – Biggest Trap for First-Time Investors
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