The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the new Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS).

These are a set of new rules that make it easier for property investors to develop their land.

The new rules allow…

In this episode, we discuss when a car loan may actually be a good idea.

On the show, we often rail against car loans, calling them bubblegum debt and suggesting that they're not a good idea.

Her…

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'The 8 new rules of property investment' and what they mean for property investors and fi…

In this episode, we rank the top 8 new rules that have been introduced to the property market over the last 5 years.

These include debt-to-income ratios, loan-to-value-ratio restrictions, interest …

In this episode, we discuss how Ed rented his property in 7 days. This includes which property he bought, what it rented for, and how it rented so quickly.

You can then use the same tactics to get …

In this episode, we discuss the new LVR rules that have just been announced by the Reserve Bank.

These changes make it easier for some owner-occupiers to borrow with a lower deposit.

But, the big…

In this episode, we are joined by property investor Ilse Wolfe. Here, she shares the situations where you might need to fire your tradie.

She walks us through a case study of where she's had to fir…

In this episode, we discuss how you can make money by using a subdivision strategy.

This includes how much your property might go up in value by when you subdivide and how much subdivision can cost…

In this episode, we discuss the 4 most common problems with real estate agents and how to fix them.

According to polling data from Roy Morgan, only 5% of Australians consider real estate agents to …

In this episode, we discuss what property investors and first home buyers should do if they buy a new build property … and then the developer shuts their company down (liquidates).

This is because …

In this episode, we discuss what our fathers (and mothers) taught us about money and property and what they got wrong.

Our parents shape many of our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs about money. Som…

In this episode, we discuss the 5 largest tenancy tribunal cases in the last 5 years. Collectively these 5 landlords were fined $284,000.

You'll learn why these investors had to pay their tenants s…

In this episode, we discuss whether the war on inflation is over.

Economists were shocked when Statistics NZ recently released data showing that the rate of inflation has fallen to 6.7%, down from …

In this episode, we discuss whether the mortgage strategy 'channelling' actually can shave 20 years off your mortgage.

Recently we've seen more and more mortgage brokers talking about how to pay of…

In this episode, we discuss the 4 rookie mistakes investors make when negotiating with a real estate agent.

This will help you when you are trying to beat the real estate agent on price and get the…

In this episode, we discuss the Sell 1 to Buy 2 Strategy.

This is where, in some cases, property investors can sell a property from their portfolio … and then purchase 2.

This is like taking a st…

In this epsiode, we discuss the First Home Partner programme.

This is a government programme that allows first-home buyers to purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.

We discuss who is eligibl…

In this episode, we discuss whether more builders and developers are about to go bankrupt.

This is based on the recent case of Scarbro, a builder located in Auckland.

The company recently folded,…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can get their mortgages approved fast. This includes a case study where an investor got their mortgage approved in just 3 days.

The key to getting…

In this episode, we discuss Section 42 of the Residential Tenancies Act, which now allows tenants to make 'minor changes' to the properties they're renting.

We discuss what changes tenants can make…