Simply Property

Where are we in the property cycle?

If I was a seller, what would I do? If I was a buyer, what would I do?

All these questions answered, plus more!

Looking for a property manager in the greater Wellingt…

For more tips on buying and selling property, check out my blog.

Looking for a property manager in the greater Wellington region? Check out Simply Rentals.

Do you work in real estate? Learn how to grow…

Is it time to sell your property? Or should you hold on and wait for prices to improve?

In this episode, I briefly explain real estate cycles, look at the justification for holding long-term, and cons…

Tips and strategies to help you secure the right home, hopefully at the right price, while avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls.

We cover topics like:

• One-on-one negotiating
• What to do in a multi-offer…

10 key pieces of real estate knowledge or ‘truths’ that I have learned throughout my career. These tips will help you make better decisions when buying and selling real estate.

For a written version o…

Markets can change quickly. Interest rates are going up, bank criteria are getting tougher, KiwiSaver balances are dropping and more properties are coming on the market every day. All these factors i…

In this episode, Claire Tyler, partner at Wellington law firm Rainey Collins, answers common questions regarding the legal side of buying and selling real estate. Including:

• How to find a good propert…

In this guide, we'll take you through important aspects of your property to check on a regular basis. Our goal is to help you stay on top of your maintenance and keep your property in tip-top shape. …

It's time for a little de-cluttering. In the interest of keeping things simple, this podcast is going to be focused on property education moving forward. The Good You Can Do is growing up and will no…

I often get asked if it's possible to invest in property in an ethical way. In this episode, I answer that question and provide tips to help you on your journey.

Topics covered include:

• Why you should …

I recently helped my long-time property manager (Lynette Sletcher) set up her own company. If you own rental property in the greater Wellington region, check out https://simplyrentals.co.nz. Switchin…

Interview with Bryce Taylor from Ray White, Sandringham.

Bryce, and his business partner Josh Lowe effectively use video to help their client's homes stand out online, while having a bit of fun along …

Topics covered:

- Auction bidding strategy

- How to prep for an auction

- What to watch out for

- Vendor bidding

- Whether to offer early 

Plus a whole lot more. For a written version, visit:

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This is an interview with Edwin Rakanui from Biglifemindset.com.

We introduce the concept of self-efficacy: What it is, why you need to know about it and most importantly, how you can improve it.

Dev…

Join us as we (my friend Edwin, and I) drive to and visit a potential investment property purchase. 

You'll learn what I look for in an investment property, how I evaluate information online and how I…

It’s all about asking the right questions and understanding your competition. 

If you have found a home you love but you’re not sure what the next steps are, this episode will help you find out the in…

In this podcast episode, I interview Jason Quinn from Sustainable Engineering.

Jason offers an introduction to the Passive House concept (essentially a home that is as cheap as possible to heat). You'…

With property prices as high as they are, many first home buyers are only able to purchase a property with help from the bank of Mum & Dad.

If you are keen to support your kids onto the property ladde…

Note: Since publishing this podcast, Lynette and I have now started our own independent property management company. It's called Simply Rentals and we service the greater Wellington region.

If you are…

In the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis (our last big recession), I stumbled upon a marketing strategy which unlocked consistent real estate commission income and a never-ending supply of lis…