An Auckland student has claimed that poor financial advice from her mother has left her $60,000 out of pocket. 
24-year-old Bridie Campbell used the inheritance from her late father to put a deposit on a central city apartment.
But two years later, she's been unable to secure a bank loan and therefore can't afford to got through with the sale which is fast approaching deadline. 
Property commentator Alistair Helm joined The Weekend Collective to share his advice on what you should be watching out for when buying property.
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