The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss whether holiday homes are a good investment.

We look at Airbnb data to get a sense of the returns you can make investing in holiday homes.

Then we talk about where you c…

In this episode, we discuss the top problems with property investment companies.

We talk about what these companies get wrong, and what you need to look out for as someone thinking about using one o…

In this episode, we discuss the recently announced interest deductibility tax rules.

We're going back to the old rules. Property investors will be treated like every other business and will pay less…

In this episode, we discuss whether this investor should buy their dream home ... or renovate and invest.

This comes from a listener of the show who is tempted to upgrade their own home.

But they'r…

In this episode, we discuss where properties are selling above (and below) their CV.

This includes the areas where properties are selling 40-60% above the CV.

On the other hand, there are some areas…

In this episode, we discuss how long it could take for property prices to recover.

If you bought at the top of the market, you've faced the perfect storm. House prices have gone down, and interest r…

In this episode, Maurice Wills joins us to discuss his property investment journey.

Like you, Maurice is a listener of the show. He went on his OE and saved enough to buy his own home.

He then boug…

In this episode, we discuss National's pledge to revamp and rewrite the CCCFA (the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act).

This law saw first-time home buyers being denied a mortgage because of …

In this episode, we discuss Wolfbrook's latest marketing tactic – offering property buyers the chance to buy a house with 'no deposit'.

But what's the catch? And is it a good idea or just a clever ma…

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a listener of the show.

This investor bought a property in Hamilton. Since then, it has gone down in value, and high interest rates are killing his cash f…

In this episode, we discuss whether you should buy, sell, wait or invest.

We go through different case studies and situations. These show who should buy, and who should sell.

Through this you can ge…

In this episode, we discuss different property investment scams.

This includes how to spot common scams and cons, so that you don't lose tends (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars.

We cover redire…

In this episode, we discuss all the hidden costs you'll face when you buy a property.

This includes building inspection fees, lawyer costs, interest, the cost of new keys, and so much more.

You can…

In this episode, we are joined by Mike, a property investor and listener of the show.

Mike started investing in property at 23. Now he owns 3 investment properties and his own home in Wanaka.

Mike sh…

In this episode, we discuss how likely it is that you'll win Lotto.

This includes your chance of winning Powerball and 1st division.

We also discuss the chance that you win big if you consistently …

In this episode, we discuss bridging finance. This includes how it works, how much it costs and how you can get a bridging loan.

We go through the rules and regulations, compare open and closed brid…

In this episode, we discuss the latest OCR decision and monetary policy statement from the Reserve Bank.

This includes what it means for interest rates, property prices, and your mortgage.

We play cl…

In this episode, we discuss ANZ's recent OCR forecasts, along with why they think the OCR will go up to 6%.

We go through their house price and interest rate forecasts and go through what the media …

In this episode, we compared offset mortgages vs revolving credits.

This includes what they cost, how they work and how you can use them to save money on your mortgage.

We go through which banks off…