Fast Track Podcast

About Fast Track Podcast

Welcome to Fast Track presented by Aera (https://www.aera.nz) — the podcast that helps Kiwi's get into their first home, faster! Hosted by Aera (https://www.aera.nz) founder Derek Handley, we breaks down everything first-home buyers need to know. From the latest housing market news, to money tips and myth-busting, we bring you expert insight and practical tips to help you get ahead. Podcast produced by Fanaticals (https://fanaticals.co.nz).

Publisher

Aera

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Apr 2025

Latest episode

28 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Dec 2025

   From Renter to Home Owner in Just 26 Days

   Host Derek interviews Mariel, a nurse, about her journey to homeownership in 26 days, highlighting mindset shifts and practical strategies for first-time buyers.

2. 

   14 Dec 2025

   How Teacher Bought Her First Home Solo in Auckland

   Host Derek interviews Briar, a teacher, who describes her journey to buying her first home in Auckland, highlighting the mindset shift and expert guidance that made it possible.

3. 

   30 Nov 2025

   Saving For A First Home in Your 20s

   Host Derek interviews Ella about her strategy to purchase her first home in one to two years by moving back home, budgeting, and living with flatmates.

Who has been a guest on Fast Track Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mariel
• Briar
• Ella
• Laura
• healthcare worker

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

13,109

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0