The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss a recent property investment review that Andrew conducted for one of the property investors he was working with. 

We walk through how these two business owners are planni…

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a property investor that Andrew has been working with, and how they're on track to build a $180k passive income through property. 

We walk through the ste…

In this episode, we are once again joined by Peter Norris from Catalyst Financial to discuss when it's the right time for an investor to go to a non-bank lender, rather than a main bank.

We go throu…

In this episode, we are joined by Peter Norris from Catalyst Financial to discuss 8 different mortgage products that can be used by first home buyers and property investors. 

These products are from…

In this episode, we discuss how a development company associated with Oaks Living, a developer, went into liquidation. 

However, we discuss how in this instance it is not a serious cause for concern…

In this episode, we discuss the exact point where it makes economic sense for someone who owns property to become a renter landlord. 

We go through the figures and discuss this spreadsheet, which yo…

In this episode, we discuss new data released by the Real Estate Insititute of New Zealand, which shows how the Kiwi property market is operating right now. 

We go through the number of sales, the c…

In this episode, we discuss the history of social housing in New Zealand and what property investors need to know.

We go through how social housing has changed based on the government in power, and …

In this episode, we discuss how large a property portfolio investors can grow over time. This is based on new modelling released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. 

We go through the data and the a…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can minimise the amount of tax they have to pay on their properties. 

We discuss both how to minimise your taxable profit – without harming your un…

In this episode, we discuss how the new wave of Covid-19 will impact the New Zealand property investors, both in terms of interest rates and build times.

We start by going through how this Omicron o…

In this episode, we discuss several case studies of borrowers who were declined by their banks after the CCCFA legislation was introduced.

We talk through what property investors and first home buye…

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about the Reserve Bank's intentions to introduce a debt to income ratio. 

We talk through the RBNZ Debt Serviceability Restrictions C…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can win at the Tenancy Tribunal. This includes a walkthrough of the 3-step tenancy process. 

We talk through FastTrack resolutions, mediation and t…

In this episode, we discuss how to raise money aware children, including how much pocket money to give them and how to teach them about finance, 

This is primarily based on the Barefoot Investor for…

In this episode, we discuss a case study from a listener of the show, James, who wants to know whether he should trade up his property and buy a nicer house, or begin investing in property.

We go th…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can use delayed settlements and early access when renovating properties to decrease their mortgage costs.

This includes examples of when you can us…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should purchase properties in Blenheim and whether Marlborough is a good place to invest.

We discuss whether houses in the city are over or und…

In this episode, we discuss the 5 hidden costs of owning a holiday home as a property investor. 

This includes things like: not being able to borrow as much from the bank, not purchasing the best ty…

In this episode, we discuss what property investors should do if their tenants don't pay rent. This includes going through the residential tenancies act to let you know of your rights as a landlord.