The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how cashflow in property investment has changed over the years.

This includes how interest rates, property prices, and law changes have impacted your bottom line.

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In this episode, we compare the renders vs reality. This is how properties in the developer's designs compare to the final product.

We look at examples where the finished property didn't quite matc…

In this episode, we are joined by Matilda and Jess. They own 2 rental properties at just 28 and 31 years old.

We dive into the couple's journey from saving diligently for their first home to using …

In this episode, we discuss the often-misunderstood realm of property management.

We look at what you should and shouldn't expect from your property manager.

This includes real-world scenarios of …

In this episode, we discuss how to figure out what to offer for a house.

This includes actionable tips on how to figure out the price without talking to a real estate agent (or paying money for exp…

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of buying a property off the plans.

We break down what it means to buy a property that hasn't been built yet. The benefits include possible capital gro…

In this episode, we discuss where the most expensive local council rates are for property investors.

The analysis includes an examination of areas where council rates are more expensive and less ex…

In this episode, the hosts explore the complex world of mortgage clawbacks.

This is where your mortgage adviser could send you an unexpected bill for thousands of dollars.

You'll learn the potenti…

In this episode, we discuss the recent Reserve Bank announcement and what it signifies for the property market.

The Reserve Bank has left the OCR at 5.5% and released new forecasts and data that bot…

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

Di shares her story, including how she was diagnosed with terminal cancer but pulled through and is now liv…

In this episode, we discuss the average tenant who is likely to rent a property.

This is based on data gathered from various sources, including Stats NZ.

We start with an overview of the entire cou…

In this episode, we discuss a recent post from the Property Investors Chat Group, where a property investor expressed frustration with their mortgage broker.

The investor felt that the broker did n…

In this episode, we discuss how to move from a non-bank to a main bank.

This includes the strategies you can use to get in the position where you can move.

These include: waiting for property val…

In this episode, we are joined by Ilse Wolfe to play a newly invented game – Renovation Roulette.

This is a new game show we have just made up, where we spin a wheel to unveil the hidden costs and b…

In this episode, we discuss the complex world of mortgages, specifically break fees.

We let you know what a break fee is and why the banks charge them.

You'll also learn when it does and doesn't …

In the episode, we discuss the disconcerting journey of an investor who lost $90,000 in the property market.

After purchasing, the property dropped in value. So she now has a large mortgage and a p…

In this episode, we discuss an inspiring case study of Te Kahukura from the Maori Millionaire.

She shares her journey from growing up the daughter of a single parent relying on government assistanc…

In this episode, we discuss ten practical ways to save money quickly, which can help in creating a top-up for your investment property.

We explore strategies ranging from setting up a specific bank …

In this episode, we discuss how to decide whether to pay off your mortgage and invest in shares. This includes the pros and cons of each.

We look at the advantages of paying down a mortgage, includ…

In this episode, we discuss the hidden pitfalls of trusting property developers blindly.

This includes a look at the number of developers marketing directly to investors and the associated risks.