The Property Academy Podcast • 24 May 2025

The $50,000 mistake: How one tradie poisoned this Kiwi’s home⎥Ep. 2082

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In this episode, we share Nick’s story — a Kiwi tradie who bought a do-up in Auckland… and ended up with a toxic home, a rogue removalist, and a $50,000 repair bill.

You’ll learn:

  • How asbestos was missed (then badly handled) during a renovation

  • What it took to fix the contamination and take the tradie to court

  • And how to protect yourself from dodgy operators when renovating your property

Want to build a safe and smart reno plan? Start with a solid property investment strategy that covers more than just the upfront numbers.

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