The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss whether interest deductibility will be repealed or not if and when National gets in.  This comes off the back of the national property investors conference in Palmerston North, where National Party housing spokesman, Chris Bishop gave a speech. Ultimately this allows property investors to make a decision about how they should consider interest deductibility when ma...

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to do during due diligence for an investment property.  We also mention that you can download our Ultimate Guide to Due Diligence , which walks you through each step in even more detail.

In this episode, we discuss what property investors and first home buyers need to know about working with a financial adviser.  This includes what financial advisers actually do, what they cost and what you should expect from them.  This is ultimately so you know how to get the most out of any financial advice provider.

In this episode, we react to financial advice given a TikTok, a social media app. We pull out examples of both good and bad financial advice and talk about how to spot the difference.  We also talk about how much you can rely on what you here on TikTok ... and find that some you can, and some you can't.

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a pair of property investors who were able to buy 2 investment properties, starting with less than $100k in household income. For this case study we are joined by financial adviser, Stevie Waring.

In this episode, we discuss where the most expensive local council rates are for property investors.  We also mention this map , which reveals the data and shows how many weeks of rent an investor needs to cover their local rates.

In this episode, we discuss the top learnings from the NZPIF Property Investors Conference 2022. This is New Zealand's national conference for property investors.  We highlight the top speakers, as well as what we learnt from them. We also talk through the characters we met, and what we discussed.

In this episode, we discuss the court case of Guo vs Korck, which shows the responsibilities that tenants have for damage caused within the property by pets.  This includes a guideline that property investors can follow around defining accidental and intentional damage and how to ensure they set up their tenancy agreement successfully.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Opes Property Live webinar where we looked at How to buy your 1st (or next) investment property, and we provide some tools to help you plan out your investment property purchase.

In this episode, we discuss the things that property investors should never do with their rental properties.  This includes thinking that you are going to live in it, planning to use it for your kids, and generally mixing both personal and investment goals.  Ultimately this allows property investors to look objectively at their properties and making the best investment decision possible.

In this episode, we discuss the 6 key differences between investing in property in Singapore and New Zealand.  This includes the different tax systems, the Singaporean Government's approach to public housing, and the prices that property investors and first home buyers need to pay. We also mention our upcoming How to buy your first (or next) investment property webinar, which in on Tuesday 13...

In this episode, we discuss the 3 reasons your mortgage got declined as a property investor or first home buyer.  This includes:  non-disclosure to the banks,  choosing the wrong bank and also  choosing the wrong property.  Ultimately, this gives you a better shot at getting your mortgage application approved.  We also mention our upcoming How to buy your first (or ne...

In this episode, we dig into a case study of a family of property investors who plan to sell a commercial investment property in order to reinvest in residential property.  We go through their financial situation and the requirements they have around producing a passive income from a senior member of their family. Ultimately, this is to show you as a property investor or first home buyer how...

In this episode, we reveal the top 10 financial advisers in New Zealand – who they are, what they do, and who they are the right fit for.  This includes:  Hannah McQueen from EnableMe,  Lisa Dudson from Acumen, Cameron Marcroft from Loan Market, April Hastilow from Become Wealth, Darcy Ungaro from Ungaro and Co and the NZ Everyday Investor Podcast John Bolton from Squirrel, Eug...

In this episode, we discuss what counts as a defect for a new build investment property. This also includes a look at what doesn't count as a defect.  We frequently refer to this Guide to Tolerances, Materials and Workmanship in New Residential Construction , which has been published by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. We also walk property investors and first home buyers t...

In this episode, we discuss what happens if house prices fall while you have a new build under construction. This includes how the bank financing works if the value of your new build is lower than the price you need to pay.

In this episode, we discuss what Kiwi property investors can actually spend in retirement based on the Massey University Retirement Expenditure Guidelines. We also mention our recent What Can I Buy In Retirement? video, which you can watch on YouTube. Click the link to watch.

In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Harris from Momentum Property to discuss what Rollover Relief is and how some property investors can use it to save on tax.  This includes how it was created under the new interest deductibility property investment rules. And who can benefit most from the policy. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar – How to buy your first (or next...

In this episode, we are joined by independent economist, Tony Alexander, to discuss what he thinks will happen to the New Zealand housing market over the next 1-2 years. This includes what property investors need to know about capital growth and house price movements and when the right time to buy is.  We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar –  How to buy your first (or...

In this episode, we are joined by Stevie Waring to discuss a case study of a pair of property investors who are using real estate to achieve their personal financial goals.

In this episode, we are joined by independent economist Tony Alexander, to discuss his long term house price predictions. This includes what property investors and first home buyers need to know.

In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Tony Alexander to discuss his interest rate predictions and how they will impact property investors and first home buyers.

In this episode, we discuss 3 real-life case studies from our recent appearance at the Southland Property Investors Association. We discuss the different deals that were presented by the property investors, and announce the winner who will appear on the podcast and in NZ property investor magazine. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar – How to buy your first (or next) investmen...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Opes Accelerate webinar where we looked at "How to Successfully 'Cashflow Hack' in 2022 Using Renovations", the strategies to use and the best practices to create cashflow from your investment property.

In this episode, we discuss the main factors that impact the rentability of an investment property, and what tenants really want.  This is based on data from the Barfoot and Thompson Tenants Survey. We also mention our upcoming webinar: How to buy your first (or next) investment property , which is on Tuesday 13th September at 7pm. Click the link to register.