The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of investing in a townhouse. And whether townhouses are a good investment.

We also introduce the Townhouse Trap. These are the fallacies or old wives ta…

In this episode, we discuss the top 6 fears that property investors have about their tenants (and how to fix them).

That's because one of the big factors stopping people from investing is the fear th…

In this episode, we discuss the 5, 10, and 15 year outlook for property investment.

This comes after a listener of the show messaged in, wanting to know what could happen to their property in the mi…

In this episode, we discuss our 12 property predictions and forecasts for 2025.

This includes when house prices will go up (and by how much) and what could happen to interest rates.

Ultimately, pro…

In this episode, we discuss the latest interest rate cuts. 

That includes how far interest rates are falling and how it impacts property investors and first home buyers.

We also talk through which b…

In this episode, we have another Case Study Sunday. We discuss the story of David Soh. He bought 4 investment properties over the last 2 years.

Now, he's wondering what to do next. We go through his …

In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to win at a house at auction.

This includes when to bid, how to act in the room, how much to bid and a live example of a real auction.

If you're a pr…

In this episode, we discuss whether pre-auction offers actually work.

Whether they can help you get a lower price for the property you want ... or whether they'll help you get the edge at the auctio…

In this episode, we discuss how much it costs (and the process) to prepare for an auction.

Ed shares the actual costs and process he's gone through to prepare to go to auction.

This is so property …

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'House prices and interest rate predictions for 2025'.

Join Ed and Andrew as they look at…

In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why Ed is looking for his first home right now.

This includes why he made the decision to pull that purchase forward, buying in late 2024 / early 2025.

Ult…

In this episode, we discuss the top questions you should ask at open homes to get the best price.

This includes how to get the agent to give you a number (price) that you can negotiate from, and how…

In this episode, we discuss when New Zealand's pension system could collapse.

We question whether the NZ Super is sustainable ... including a few stats that will make the hairs on the back of your n…

In this episode, Elliot Power joins us for a Case Study Sunday.

Elliot shares how he built a $1.5 million property portfolio by 35 and 37.

He also shares how he and his wife became mortgage-free whe…

In this episode, we discuss the future of interest rates ... and our interest rate predictions.

This includes how far interest rates may fall, and the reasons why.

Try our new⁠⁠⁠ Interest Rate Compa…

In this episode, we discuss how Donald Trump's election win in the US presidential election impacts New Zealand.

This includes the impact on house prices and the potential impact on interest rates.

In this episode, we discuss what's better – paying off your mortgage early, or investing?

We take you through the pros and cons so you can make the right decision for you.

Try our new⁠⁠ Interest Rate…

In this episode, Sam Broughton, the Mayor of Selwyn District, joins us.

He talks about how he (and the council) are managing Rolleston's enormous growth.

Over the last 24 years, Rolleston's populat…

In this episode, Ed shares his exact process for finding a house.

This includes the sort of properties he is currently looking for and how to figure out what you want to offer for a property.

This …

In this episode, we discuss our new interest rate comparison tool.

You can use this to decide how long you want to fix your mortgage interest rate for.

This includes how to factor in considerations …