The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss a case study of two investors who have a negatively geared portfolio that is losing $320k a year in cash flow.

While the investors have a sizeable portfolio, the new tax…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can choose the right builder for their renovation project.

To walk us through what to do, we are joined by property investor Ilse Wolfe.

Here, I…

In this episode, we discuss the top Kiwi property investment shows and series that teaches you about property investment and how to buy your first home.

These include shows produced by CoreLogic, S…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investment seminars offer mind-blowing value or whether they are just hot air.

This includes the pros and cons of these seminars, what they cost, and wh…

In this episode, we go through three case studies of investors who were turned down by the bank but who have purchased properties anyway.

We go through which non-bank lenders each investor used and…

In this episode, we discuss the worst building materials in history.

This is so first-home buyers, homeowners and property investors can know what to look out for when going to open homes and inspe…

In this episode, we discuss the debt-to-income ratios (DTIs) that have recently been introduced by the Reserve Bank.

We discuss how the Reserve Bank has granted itself the power to bring in debt-to…

In this episode, we discuss a case study where an investor had their "suburb swapped" by the local council.

We discuss how this happened and what it means both for the rent and the future value of …

In this episode, we discuss whether interest rates will increase after the Reserve Bank's most recent OCR announcement.

Andrew and Ed walk through what the Reserve Bank announced in their latest pr…

In this episode, we discuss the 9 things that could go wrong with your new build investment property – specifically while it's under construction.

You'll also learn how to fix any issues as they ar…

In this episode, we discuss whether first-home buyers should bite the bullet and purchase a property if they plan to move overseas within the next couple of years.

This is based on a question asked…

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'The 2 to 5 property leap- How to grow your property investment portfolio' where we looke…

In this episode, we discuss the do's and don'ts of open homes. This includes what to look for and what not to say.

We give you tips on what to ask your real estate agent so you can negotiate hard a…

In this episode, we are joined by Ilse Wolfe to discuss the 6 most common renovation ideas that property investors have in New Zealand … and whether they actually make you any money.

We've specific…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should wait 6 months before they start investing in property.

We go through the cost of waiting 6 months to buy a property and how much proper…

In this episode, we discuss a case study with Andrew Nicol about when property investors should use interest-only mortgages.

Andrew shares how a pair of investors he's been working with was a bit c…

In this episode, we discuss 3 different property investment nightmares and how to fix them.

These case studies come from real posts on the Property Investors Chat Group, a popular New Zealand Faceb…

In this episode, we go through a list of the top 8 property lawyers in New Zealand. This includes property lawyers across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

This gives property investors a rang…

In this episode, we discuss how investors can choose properties that work as short-term rentals on Airbnb and other platforms.

We talk through how to choose the right area to invest in and then how…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should choose to purchase from a big or small developer when buying a new build property.

This includes the pros and cons of both options so i…