The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how property investors and first-home buyers can set actionable goals and then achieve them in 2023. 

This includes discussing how to stay motivated, so that you keep mov…

In this episode, we discuss the top 10 property investment opportunities available in 2023. This includes opportunities for property investors, developers, first-home buyers, and anyone looking to st…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can renovate properties without doing a lot of the grunt work. That means not having to pick up a hammer … or having to put on old clothes before la…

In this episode, we are joined by Ilse Wolfe from Opes Accelerate to discuss how Kiwi property investors can learn how to renovate properties … the right way. 

This includes what property investors …

In this episode, we share the properties that Andrew Nicol bought in 2022. This includes the properties he signed a contract to buy … and the ones he settled. 

Andrew talks us through the types of p…

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Toby Pascoe to discuss a case study of a single mum from the Hawke's Bay who is investing in property to secure her retirement. 

We wrap up the e…

This special Christmas episode discusses what Ed and Andrew want Santa to bring them over the next year in the property market. We also review what the pair asked for last year … and whether they got…

In this episode, we recap the government's new interest deductibility rules that have some property investors paying tax as if they don't have a mortgage … even though they still have a mortgage to p…

In this episode, we discuss whether it is harder to find a tenant at the moment … and whether there is an oversupply of rental properties in New Zealand. 

This comes from a listener of the show who …

In this episode, we discuss whether mortgage brokers are biased … and if they're any good. This comes from a recent Stuff article, which suggested that mortgage brokers unfairly increase interest rat…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can recession-proof their portfolios. This includes a look at what the potential recession in 2023 could look like, how deep it will be, and how man…

In this episode, we discuss John Key's property market predictions. These come from a recent webinar held with Sir John Key with property developer Stonewood Key. 

This includes Sir John's views on …

In this episode, we are joined by Hollie McLachlan to discuss how she flipped a house while earning just $48k a year as her main salary. 

Hollie shows us how property investors can get their start d…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors and home owners should break their fixed mortgage interest rate before rates go up further. 

We break down the numbers and discuss how to know …

In this episode, we discuss how to determine the fair value of a house when you are getting a divorce. We run through the numbers and talk about the different ways that a house can be valued. 

This …

In this episode, we discuss whether banks really are making enormous profits from higher interest rates, and whether property investors and first home buyers are paying too much in interest costs. 

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In this episode, we discuss where interest rates are going to go over the long term. This allows first home buyers and property investors to project what their cashflows may do over the long run.

We…

In this episode, we discuss whether it is a good idea for property investors to sell their existing properties to buy new builds.

This comes after the government introduced new taxes that mean that …

In this episode, we discuss how far through the housing market downturn the New Zealand property market currently is.

This allows property investors and first home buyers the chance to decide whethe…

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a real Kiwi couple who are investing in property so that they can retire early and spend $200k a year using the Nest Egg strategy. 

We go through how Mike…