How to Win in Auckland’s Market (Without Risky Apartments or New Builds)

Are you ready to take the first step towards homeownership or property investment, but feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start?

Whether you’re a first-home buyer, a budding investor, or a seasoned property owner looking to optimise your portfolio, this half-day workshop is packed with real-world insights, expert strategies, and actionable steps to help you build long-term wealth through property — right here in Auckland.

• What’s happening in the current housing market and how to make informed buying decisions
• How to identify opportunities before the market becomes more competitive
• Common mistakes to avoid when buying or investing
• How to use your own home to create equity for your next investment and maximise its value
• If you’re an investor, how to recognise the right time to exit the market and maximise your return
• How to protect your investment and succeed even in uncertain times

• Do you worry about buying the wrong property and risking your hard-earned savings?
• Are you unsure how to get started or how much to spend?
• Do you want to avoid costly mistakes and build real financial security?

If you answered yes, this event is for you.

You might be:

• A first-time buyer who sees a home as both shelter and a financial stepping stone
• A homeowner curious about using your property to build equity and grow wealth
• An experienced investor looking for strategies to optimise your portfolio or plan the right exit

Lucia Xiao went from living in a state house to building a $17 million property portfolio between 2012 and 2017. Backed by 24+ years in finance and real estate — including 15 years at a leading NZ bank — Lucia teaches a proven, ethical approach to property investment through her 5 Steps to Financial Freedom program.

• How to financially prepare to buy or invest
• The most common traps first-home buyers fall into — and how to avoid them
• How to use your mortgage as a tool to grow your wealth
• Strategies to potentially add $200K–$700K of value to your home in just months
• How to use your own home to unlock equity and leverage it for future investments
• If you’re already investing, when and how to exit the market to maximise your returns
• How the Auckland Unitary Plan can unlock hidden potential in your property
• Lessons from the GFC, Covid-19, and other market cycles

Bonus for Attendees:Receive a FREE paperback copy of Lucia’s book:“Financial Freedom | 5 Steps 5 Years”

About Lucia Xiao:Lucia is a financial adviser, licensed mortgage broker (Australia), property mentor, and founder of the Finax Group — which includes Finax Mortgages & Insurance, Lucia Xiao Property Investment, and Finax Mortgages Pty Ltd. She is also the co-owner of Harcourts Harbour View Property Management. She’s helped thousands of Aucklanders become homeowners and investors — many of whom are now financially free. Her mission is to empower Kiwis through financial education so they can live with purpose, confidence, and freedom.

Important Note:This is not a "get-rich-quick" event. It’s about smart, sustainable strategies backed by experience.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to KidsCan.

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*DISCLAIMER

The views and opinions expressed in the presentation are for informational purposes only, and do not constitute financial advice. Although we have done our best to ensure that the information provided in the presentation is accurate, the opinions expressed in this presentation should not be relied upon. Before making any financial decisions, you should consult a financial advice provider.

Unless otherwise stated any figures or numbers are illustrative only. Any hypothetical situations are limited by assumptions made by the presenter in the course of creating this presentation and are relevant “in time” only. Past performance is not an indicator of future results.

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