The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the 7 things that non-property accountants get wrong when it comes to property.

This includes things like "buy a commercial building" and "it's a bad investment".

To be c…

In this episode, we discuss the 4 strategies you can use to make your retirement fund last longer.

This is based on the 4 rules of thumb that have been released by the NZ Society of Actuaries.

The …

In this episode, we discuss how Troy and Jana became mortgage free by 31 and 33.

They walk us through how they used investment properties to pay off their mortgage, and how they are growing their pr…

In this episode, we discuss whether you should use a look through company or normal (standard) company to own your investment properties.

This includes a discussion about the pros and cons of both w…

In this episode, we discuss the 7 things that your family or Uncle Lester will say about property investment at the family BBQ.

Property investment is a contentious topic, especially among family an…

In this episode, we give an honest overview of the differences between enable.me and Opes Partners.

This includes differences in the price of properties offered through their subsidiary (Momentum Rea…

In this episode, we discuss how to find out and then fix your credit score.

This includes what to do if you find there are factors on your credit report that could stop you from getting a mortgage.

In this episode, we discuss the top 6 property developers in Christchurch.

This includes who they are, what they specialise in and why we like them.

So if you're interested in buying an investment …

In this episode, we discuss how to create a cashflow for an AirBnb property. This includes how much it costs to maintain an AirBnb and how much money you can make.

We also discuss how much vacancy y…

In this episode, we are joined by Producer Dave, the editor and producer of the Property Academy Podcast.

He shares some of the stories from behind the scenes of the show and talks about how he star…

In this episode we discuss the hottest and coldest rental markets in New Zealand.

This is based on new data from TradeMe that shows the average number of days a property stays listed online.

Some of…

In this episode, we discuss no money down deals and contemporaneous settlements.

This includes how to make money from a no money down deal and the risks it involves.

This includes how to negotiate a…

in this episode, we discuss what property investors must do before using (and paying for) a property coach.

This comes after Andrew met with an investor who had paid $18,000 for property coaching ..…

In this episode, we discuss the impact of a potential new National-led government on the NZ property market.

Will property prices increase faster? How quickly will it take for the property market to…

In this episode, we discuss what self employed Kiwis need to know about getting a mortgage.

This includes what the bank looks for and what they'll ask you to approve when you apply for a home loan.

T…

In this episode, we discuss how rental yields are changing. This includes whether they are going up or down.

We look at a couple of areas, including Auckland and Invercargill to talk about the rental…

in this episode, we are joined by Alex a rentvestor from Christchurch.

Alex shares how he has 2 investment properties while still renting.

He talks through his portfolio including how one he Airbnbs…

In this episode, we discuss the 6 steps to flip your first home. This is especially useful if you want to buy your first home as a group.

This includes how to set up your group the right way, what s…

In this episode, we discuss whether properties in small towns take longer to rent than those in bigger cities.

We dig through TradeMe data to find out how long it takes to rent a property and where …

In this episode, we delve into how to choose a property management company.

This includes what to look for in a property manager, what they need to know and the red-flags to look out for when pickin…