The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we begin a five-part series where we detail how the government plans to change tax regulations for property investors. This is based off a 143-page discussion document that was relea…

In this episode, we discuss our advice for younger property investors who are looking to get their start on the property ladder.

This includes a discussion about using the resources that are availab…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors have left it too late when considering making an investment in Christchurch. This includes a look at the prices that developers are now selling …

In this episode, we discuss the 6 steps that regular Kiwi property investors can take to be a compassionate landlord. This includes recognising that while it may be your house, it is the tenants home…

In this episode, we detail how the economics of the battle between New Builds and existing properties has continued to change over the last 6 months. 

LVR restrictions have been introduced, interest…

In this episode, we wrap-up the most recent property investment webinar, where we went through how to run the numbers on your investment property. 

The key three themes we cover are ... 1) what ROI …

This is a special bonus episode, where we release the full audio from our most recent webinar, How to Run the Numbers on an Investment Property. 

This was recorded on 1st June as part of our webinar…

In this episode, we answer a live listener question on the podcast. Here, we discuss whether you're able to borrow from the bank to subdivide your property. 

The answer is yes, most of the time ... …

In this episode, we are joined by Ella Dromgool from Catalyst Financial. Here, we detail the conversations that Ella is having with investors about the potential for interest rate rises over the next…

In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Ella Dromgool from Catalyst Financial. Here we discuss when it makes sense not to split bank straight away. 

We go through the numbers and show that …

In this episode, we discuss a common myth in property investment circles ... the existence of 'Renter' and 'Home Owner' areas. The myth goes that areas that have a higher percentage of home ownership…

In this episode, we discuss Core Logic's latest Pain and Gain report. This report details how many property investors made and lost money when selling their real estate. 

We go through the numbers, …

In this episode, we discuss the latest monetary policy statement released by the Reserve Bank. We cover the potential rise in interest rates that property investors might expect, as well as both the …

In this episode, we discuss whether first home buyers are really being squeezed out of the property market in NZ. This is based off new data released by Core Logic as part of their First Home Buyer r…

In this episode, we review NZ Homes Loans. This is a mortgage and insurance business, that claims they can wipe years off your mortgage. But are their claims fact or fiction?

We discuss their 'chann…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can increase the rent that they receive on their properties by using cabins and sleep-outs. 

We go through the details of how Kylie from Gardner Ho…

In this episode, we do a deep dive into how property investors can run due diligence on an apartment. This is based on an apartment Andrew looked at along with a friend. 

We talk through the long te…

In this episode, we discuss how one investor will replace her income through property within the next 3 years. To go through the details, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe. 

We discuss …

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe to talk about saving your existing property portfolio, after the government tax changes are introduced. 

Here, Ilse takes us through a…

In this episode, we discuss the winners and losers from the government's most recent changes to the KiwiSaver default schemes. ANZ, ASB, and Fisher Funds are the ones no longer involved as a default …