The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how Kiwi property investors can self-manage their investment properties.  To be clear, this is NOT something we generally recommend on this podcast. But, because some people are dead-set on managing their own rentals – this episode gives a step-by-step guide for how to do it anyway.  This includes getting the right property management software in place, h...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe from Opes Accelerate to discuss which councils are the fastest and easiest to get building consent from.  This is specifically for renovations-focused investors who are applying the Cashflow Hacking principles.  In our experience, the easiest council to get building consent from is Christchurch City Council, followed by New...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we were joined by 3 real Kiwi couples, who shared their property portfolios and let us look at their numbers, to show how they did it, and where they are on their property journeys. We also mentioned our upcoming First Home seminars in Christchurch on March 29th and Auckland on March 30th if you'd like...

In this episode, we discuss who you should and shouldn't listen to when investing in property. We go through the dangers of lonely listening to your friends and family, and how this well-meaning advice may not always be relevant.  This includes going through case studies and examples of when to listen to friends and family, and when to take it with a grain of salt.  You'll also learn who...

In this episode, we discuss one of the key dangers that property investors face – analysis paralysis. We talk about what analysis paralysis is and how to overcome it.  We also give case studies and examples of what would be: a) not enough analysis, b) too much analysis, and c) the right amount of analysis. This way property investors can make sure they are balancing making a good decisio...

In this episode, we go through TradeMe rental listings to show the key mistakes property investors are making when renting out their investment properties.  We pull up rental listings that have stuck around and not moved and show you how the marketing of the property (or the property itself) could be improved so that it rents faster.  Ultimately, this means that property investors can av...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor and financial adviser, Kathy Faulkner to discuss a case study of two property investors she's been working with.  Kathy shows us how these two investors became mortgage-ree before the age of 40, and what they're doing now to build a property investment portfolio for their future.  Ultimately this allows you to get a sense of what you mi...

In this episode, we discuss what Opes Partners' strategy is. This includes what properties to buy (and when), how many properties you need to buy, and who this strategy is (and isn't) the right fit for.  This comes from a question from a recent Instagram follower who wanted a high-level overview of the property investment strategy we tend to recommend.

In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to find a tenant in the New Zealand property market. For this, we are joined by Caitlin Blanchfield from Venture Property Management.  Here, she shares the it takes between 1 - 8 weeks to find a tenant depending on the rental market and the quality of the property.  But, on average it should take 4-5 weeks. 

In this episode, we are joined by Caitlin Blanchfield from Venture Property Management to discuss how to find a good tenant.  This includes a discussion of what a 'good' and 'bad' tenant looks like, and how to spot whether a tenant will be good or bad.  Ultimately, this helps property investors get a sense of how to find the right tenant for them. We also mention that you can use our My...

In this episode, we discuss how First Home Buyers and property investors can find a flatmate to help them pay down their mortgage faster.  This includes the practicalities of how to find a flatmate, what agreements to set up, and what to do with the money you collect.  Ultimately, this helps Kiwis avoid mistakes when getting a flatmate in. We also mention these resources: Portfolio Plann...

In this episode, we compare what would happen if an investor held their properties in a trust vs a look-through company, when restructuring their debt.  This is a more advanced show where we go through the details of a rent-vestor who decides to use their investment property to help them buy their own home.  This helps property investors understand the differences between the potential w...

In this episode, we discuss what will happen to the Hawke's Bay property market after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged parts of the North Island.  For this, we look at what happened to Christchurch property prices and rents after the Canterbury earthquakes.  We specifically point out that in the 5 years after the Christchurch earthquakes, property prices rose by over 80%. At the same time, prop...

In this episode, we challenge Andrew to create a passive income plan to help 2 investors earn a $100,000 passive income in 19 years.  In the challenge, he has to understand their situation, test their assumptions and come up with a plan for how they might invest in property.  This gives property investors the chance to see how they might create a Wealth Plan for themselves.  In addi...

In this episode, we discuss 5 times that Andrew walked away from a developer and chose not to invest with them.  This includes times when the price was too high; when the shareholders of the company appeared dodgy; and other times when the quality of the properties just wasn't up to standard.  This helps property investors avoid making mistakes and investing with the wrong developer.

In this episode, we are once again joined by Lexia Marshall from Hassle Free Airbnb to discuss which properties make the best Airbnbs in Christchurch.  Here, Lexia shares which properties make the most money as Airbnbs, and which properties should never become Airbnbs.  This includes a few dealbreakers that show when a property should never become an Airbnb.

In this episode, we are joined by Lexia Marshall from Hassle Free Airbnb , a large Airbnb manager in Christchurch and wider Canterbury.  Lexia takes us through how much money property investors can make by renting out their properties on Airbnb (or another short-term rental website).  This includes looking at how much more properties rent on Airbnb, the costs to budget for, and the expec...

In this episode, we discuss the most common property investment terms and explain what they mean (in simple terms).  This is to help new investors and new listeners of the show cut through the jargon jungle so that they can learn about property more easily.  We define terms like equity, useable equity, cashflow, negative gearing, and banking terms, like UMI (uncommitted monthly income)....

In this episode, we discuss what return on investment (ROI) means in terms of property investment.  This includes what return on investment measures, how to calculate it, and when the measure is useful – and when it's not.  We also discuss how much more money property investors can make when they purchase investments that have a high ROI. And if you want to run the numbers and calcu...

In this episode, we discuss 8 different strategies that property investors can use to handle higher interest rates.  This comes from a listener of the show, who wanted to know how to handle the cash flow when more money goes to the bank to pay interest.  The strategies discussed include: choosing the right interest rate, shopping around for cheaper interest rates, using a bank's cashback...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, to discuss two different case studies. In both case studies, the property investors added additional bedrooms to their properties.  However, in the first example, the additional bedroom was added to the current internal floor plan.  In the second case study, the property investors converted a garage into 2 new bedrooms. Ils...

In this episode, we discuss what happens to new build properties in Auckland that have been damaged by the floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.  Although some properties have been badly damaged through these extreme weather events, most new build properties have not been damaged.  If your property has been damaged, we go through the process of what to do, including getting a build report from y...

In this episode, we discuss how property investors and homeowners can still sell their properties in a slow real estate market.  This includes how to make your property attractive to buyers, how to price your property, and how to present your property for sale.  We also discuss how much you should spend on marketing and where those dollars should be spent. 

In this episode, we discuss the top 3 property investment strategies in New Zealand. This includes Passive Buy and Hold, BRRRR, and flipping.  We go through the pros and cons for each so that you, as a property investor, can choose which is the right strategy for you.  Andrew also gives us an idea of how he has used each of the strategies at different parts of his investment career.&nbsp...

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should bother testing their rental properties for meth contamination.  This is based on the 2018 report from Sir Peter Gluckman. We react to parts of the report that suggest that meth testing isn't necessary (most of the time), and the signs to look for to tell whether you should test for meth.  We also talk through previous Tenancy...