The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how old (or young) you need to be to get a mortgage so you can invest in property. This includes a look at how the answer changes based on your financial situation.  We go through an example of real property investors who are still investing in their 60's, as well as how you should talk to the bank to make it more likely that your lending is approved.

In this episode, we discuss the three stages that every property investor goes through. This includes: the starting blocks, running the race, and then crossing the finish line.  This content comes from our upcoming book: Wealth Plan – How to invest in property and retire on real estate.  You can also access our podcast catalogue to find every episode we have ever recorded. 

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a pair of property investors who want to travel the country in their motorhome.  We go through the assets they'll need to achieve their goals as well as how they can use investment property to build them.

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should consider hotel rooms as an alternative to standard residential property. This includes a look at the pros, cons, cashflows and yields that investors can expect to receive from a hotel room. We also mention the Safari Group episode of The Deal , where a hotel complex developer explains how dual-key apartments and hotel complexes work.

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about the Reserve Bank’s latest monetary policy statement. We also go through their latest house price predictions and what it means for mortgage interest rates.

In this episode, we discuss the Financial Fast Track. These are the 5 principles that you need to be across and carry with you as you invest in property.  These mindset shifts include – 1) it's not your starting point that matters, it's where you're going, 2) you need more assets, 3) Saving alone is not enough, 4)  you need to take some risk, and 5) others don't have to fall behind...

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about couples with an age gap, and how it impacts your property investment strategy and your financial planning goals.  We also mention this table , which can help you identify the difference in life expectancy between you and your partner.

In this episode, we discuss the exact steps that property investors and first home buyers can take to figure out exactly what their homes are worth.  We also discuss how online valuation sites – like homes.co.nz – are not as accurate as they might seem. We dig into the data and show how far off the site is based on each council area. We also mention this tool , which you can use to see h...

In this episode, we discuss the 5 lessons that Kiwi property investors and first home buyers can learn from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. This includes the idea that the standard approach to building a career doesn't lead to financial success; that you need to earn income other than just from your job; and that you need to focus on acquiring assets rather than liabilities.

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a pair of property investors who plan to build a $200k passive income over the next 20 years. We dig into the numbers and how they’ll do it.

In this episode, we discuss how much time it takes to be a property investor in New Zealand.  This includes a breakdown of the sorts of tasks you need to do, and how that changes based on how active you are in your portfolio. Ultimately, this allows you to determine whether you've got the time it takes to ber a successful property investor.

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about mortgagee sales, how they work, and the different fishhooks people run into.  This includes how to buy a house that is up for mortgagee sale, how the bank will view the sale, and most importantly, the insurance side. Do not miss this.

In this episode, we discuss how Kiwis, Australians and other people based overseas can become property investors in New Zealand. This includes a look at how much deposit you need, the types of properties you can buy, and how the banks assess your income.

In this episode, we discuss the world of property investment seminars and talk through whether they are worth it for both property investors and first home buyers.  This includes a discussion on the different property investment seminars that are held, the cost to attend these seminars and what you'll learn from them.

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a pair of home buyers who purchased a property in Auckland, only to find out later that the property was leaky.  Worst of all, the council documents they based their purchasing decision on were altered by the person they bought the house off. That's why we walk property investors and first home buyers through what they must do when purchasing a prop...

In this episode, we are joined by Maxine Clason-Thomas – a financial adviser – to discuss how this couple will use investment properties to fund their retirement. This includes a look at their incomes, their current assets and what they're on track to achieve. 

In this episode, we discuss the 8 things that we will never do in property investment. This is so property investors and first home buyers can get a sense of what to avoid when purchasing properties. This includes not paying principal and interest on mortgages, not investing in small towns that get low capital growth and not spending time managing our own rental properties.

In this episode, we discuss the 7 steps that property investors can take to attract a tenant in a tougher rental market.  This includes doing basic cosmetic renovations to the property, adding sweeteners for the tenant, and adding in appliances that the tenant might need.

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can set the market rent for their properties, based on the Tenancy Tribunal’s process

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, to discuss the 4th step in the Cashflow Hacking process – replacing fixtures and fittings. This means that you as a property investor or a first home buyer can quickly add value and rental potential to your property. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar , which is on Tuesday 30th August at 7pm. Click the link...

In this episode, we discuss how property investors and first home buyers can save money on legal fees when they buy a property in New Zealand.  We go through what it costs to use different types of law firms and the services you can expect to receive, so you can make an informed decision.

In this episode, we discuss whether prices are really falling, along with the exact price reductions we are really seeing in the market. That allows property investors and first home buyers to set their expectations about how far property prices are falling in today's market. We also mention that we've just released this Youtube video about how to win at Any Part of the Property Cycle , click the...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, to discuss one of her recent renovation projects. Here, Ilse talks us through how she purchased this complex, and what she’ll do to increase both the rent and the value.

In this episode, we discuss what property investors should look for in a new build investment property when it comes to having a car park vs having no parking vs having a garage. We go through how much a car park and garage costs and what the expected rental return is if you decide to purchase a property with one.

In this episode, we teardown a list of 10 outrageous demands being made by tenancy advocate group, Tenants Action Wellington. We walk through each of the demands in 60 seconds, along with why we think the demand is a bad idea. We also mention Ep. 1010 of the podcast about how to politely say no to tenant requests. We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube Channel , subscribe to keep learning how t...