The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss what happens if you come to settle a property, and it is worth less than the purchase price?

This is most important for investors who have signed an unconditional contract…

In this episode, we are joined by Peter Norris from Lateral Partners to discuss the Mortgage Holiday Scheme that is currently available as part of the economic response to the Coronavirus. 

Property …

In this episode, we discuss how median rents in New Zealand hit a record high in February 2020. In that month the median rent hit $520 per week, up from $495 the year before. 

That equates to a 5.1% …

In this episode, we discuss how the Coronavirus might change your investment strategy. The decrease in interest rates have two effects:

• They decrease the return savers get through term deposits
• Th…

In this episode, Micky Limmer from Bayleys Canterbury joins the show to talk about the current dynamics of the Christchurch property market. 

Micky mentions that the Christchurch property market tend…

In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's announcement that it will use unconventional monetary policy to decrease interest rates further.

The Reserve Bank has announced a $30 billion programme …

In this episode, we discuss how to decrease your tenants' rent during the Coronavirus shut down the right way. 

Some New Zealanders are doing it tough at the moment, struggling to get by. As landlord…

In this episode, we discuss the proposed and accepted mortgage repayment holidays that the major retail banks will be offering due to the Coronavirus outbreak. 

The Covid-19 outbreak will hit some Ne…

In this episode, we share the advice we are currently giving to clients while they are under isolation as part of New Zealand's coronavirus outbreak.

The first is that it is best not to sign a contra…

In this episode, Micky Limmer from Bayleys Canterbury joins the show to talk about the questions you should ask real estate agents when you are planning to sell your property. 

Micky mentions that we…

In this episode, Micky Limmer from Bayleys Canterbury joins the show to discuss how to get the most money possible when selling your properties.

Along with the standard tips about ensuring the proper…

In this episode, we discuss whether you can vote left and still be a landlord. We acknowledge that while National has more landlord-friendly policies, we vote for parties because of a wide range of p…

In this episode, we discuss gentrification. Gentrification occurs when a suburb or town begins to become more trendy and upmarket because the type of people who live in that area changes. 

This is of…

In this episode, we discuss how to set buying rules for yourself.

Buying rules are a concept in property investment where you set some restrictions about the sort of properties that you will and won'…

In this episode, we discuss whether using equity in your home to purchase an investment property will increase your mortgage repayments. 

When you use equity frim within your home to purchase an inve…

In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins the show. 

Tony is one of the most respected economic writers in the country and for almost 25 years was the Chief Economist at the BNZ.

H…

In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins Ed and Andrew to discuss how long interest rates can stay low. 

Many listeners will think back to the 80's and remember how high interest …

In this episode, Tony Alexander, an independent economist, joins the show to answer: do we have a housing shortage in New Zealand?

Being the good economist he is, Tony identifies that, as long as the…

In this episode, independent economist, Tony Alexander joins the podcast. Tony was the Chief Economist at BNZ for almost 25 years before striking out on his own.

Here, Tony looks at the primary facto…

In this episode, Tony Alexander joins Ed and Andrew on the podcast. 

Tony Alexander was the Chief Economist at BNZ for almost 25 years and is one of the most highly regarded economists in the country…