The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss whether the Waikato District suburb of Pokeno is worth investing in. We detail the background of Pokeno – its rise, its fall, and its current upward trajectory. 

We also …

In this episode, we discuss who the top 7 property managers are within New Zealand. This is based on the property managers who we know, like and trust to do an awesome job with your property.

These …

In this episode, we discuss Labour's 'foreign buyer ban,' which was originally introduced in 2018. The purpose was to stop foreigners from buying up NZ properties and pushing prices up. 

We discuss …

In this episode, we discuss one of the largest property investment company collapses in New Zealand history. Blue Chip folded in 2018 owing property investors $85 million. 

We detail what went wrong…

In this episode, we discuss how property investors now require 40% deposits if purchasing through BNZ and ASB. This episode was recorded just before the RBNZ released their new announcement about LVR…

In this episode, we are joined for our final insurance-based episode by Simon Yarrell from Axico. Here, we discuss whether insurance companies will cover your investment properties against meth conta…

In this episode, we discuss what some property investors in New Zealand will say to the bank in order to get their lending approved. 

Just to be clear, we do not endorse telling any lies or fibs of …

In this episode, we discuss how parental leave impacts your property investment portfolio. We start with a discussion around mortgage serviceability and how living on a reduced income can impact what…

In this episode, we discuss how to increase the rent on your investment properties the right way. We walk through the steps you legally need to take, for instance giving 60 days written notice to you…

In this episode, we discuss a recent article published in Stuff where landlords have published a "Bad tenants" list, which falls in breach of the Privacy Act.

These landlords have clearly been hurt …

In this episode, Ed and Andrew are joined by Simon Yarrell from Axico to discuss how insurance works for townhouses and apartments. 

We discuss how insurance is handled for townhouses, and particula…

In this episode, we are once again joined by Simon Yarrell from Axico to discuss how the insurance industry is changing in some parts of New Zealand. 

Simon shares that insurance costs in Wellington…

In this episode, we are joined by Simon Yarrell from Axico to discuss the insurance market in New Zealand. Here we go through the key types of insurance that property investors should get ... and a f…

In this episode, we discuss the mechanics of how non-bank lenders work. We go through who they are right for and how they can be a good fit for people with poor credit or who don't have the documenta…

In this episode, we discuss how to figure out what a property is worth ... and also how much attention you should be paying to the government valuation, which is routinely seen on property advertisin…

In this episode, we discuss whether Build to Rent is a good investment and whether we think it will take off in New Zealand. Build to Rent is a way of investing in real estate, which is currently bei…

In this episode, we discuss 7 things that we have changed our minds on throughout our careers and since starting this show. These include:

• That renovations are the only way to become a proper real…

In this episode, we discuss 9 quick and dirty renovation projects you can use to increase the value of your investment and rental properties. These include simple tactics like using Bar Keeper's Frie…

In this episode, we discuss the Top 5 property accountants that we can hand-on-heart recommend to the investors we tend to work with.

These include:

• Matthew Harris from Momentum Property
• Matthew …

In this episode, we discuss how AfterPay, LayBuy and other short-term 'buy now, pay later' providers can impact your property investment and home-buying plans. 

If the bank sees regular payments bei…