The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, from Opes Accelerate to talk about renting your properties to Community Housing Providers. This includes discussing who Community Housing Providers are, and what property investors need to know if they're going to rent to a social housing provider.  We also mention that if you want to work with Ilse and Opes Accelerate , you can...

In this episode, we discuss how property developer DDL Ormiston has gone into receivership.  We share what property investors need to know to avoid investing with a developer who may run into financial hardship.  This includes asking specific questions, searching the New Zealand Legal Information Institute , and using Companies Office records to determine where the major shareholder live...

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about self insurance – the concept of having enough assets so that you don't need insurance. This includes case studies and situations of who might be able to cancel their insurance, and who still needs to have it in place.

In this episode, we discuss what the future of renting looks like in New Zealand.  This includes a look at both the supply and demand factors in play and how tenants will respond to rising rents and comparatively stagnant wages.  This will give you, as a property investor, a sense of how the rental market is likely to change over time. 

In this episode, we discuss Andrew's top 5 mistakes in property investments, and what other investors can learn to avoid these same mistakes.  These include how to work with your property manager the right way, which repairs to do and which tenant request to ignore.

In this episode, we are joined by mortgage adviser, Peter Norris, to discuss a case study of an investor who owns 25 rental properties. The property investor put a property under contract, went unconditional, but then couldn't get the finance for the project. Peter walks through how this investor got the finance so they were still able to settle the property. We also mention Catalyst Financial's I...

In this episode, we discuss the latest figures from the ASB Housing Confidence survey, and what property investors need to know. This comes off the back of a recent stuff article , which discussed what New Zealanders think of the property market, and the opportunities that are there for property investors.

In this episode, we discuss how this property investor could lose over $500,000 because the developer they sold their property to is struggling to settle.  We go through the reasons why a developer might not settle a property and address the risks and benefits of selling to a developer. Ultimately you can use this information to decide if you want to sell to a developer and decide what you ca...

In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's most recent Monetary Policy Statement and what it means for property investors and first home buyers.  We take apart and play clips from the Reserve Bank's press conference and decipher what it all means for regular people.

In this episode, we celebrate the last 1,000 episodes of the Property Academy Podcast and compare what's changed over the last 1,000 episodes.  This includes replaying some of our favourite moments, including those which never made it into the show. Ultimately, this is our way of saying thank you for letting us be part of your property investment journey. 

In this episode, we discuss Wolfbrook – a property developer – and discuss whether their properties make good investments (or not). This includes an honest analysis of the pros and cons of the properties, what we think of where they are building, and who their properties might be the right fit for. 

In this episode, we discuss a case study to show how one property investor (and listener of the show) could use their portfolio to buy their family farm. This includes a discussion of the pros and cons of using property in this way, and how they might be able to do it.

In this episode, we are joined by Michelle Kinilau, a mortgage broker, to discuss a case study of how one of her property investors increased their household income by $40k in just 2 weeks.  This includes the similar steps you can take to replicate their success and what it could mean for your property investment portfolio. You can also learn more about our mortgage and money strategy by usin...

In this episode, we discuss whether it is a good idea for first-time property investors to purchase a rental with a friend. This includes an analysis of both the pros and cons, so you can decide for yourself whether purchasing a property this way is right for you.

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should pay much attention to rental assessments, or whether they're not worth the paper they're printed on.  This includes a rundown of how property managers actually create these rental assessments and the process you can follow to make sure that they are as accurate as possible.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Opes First Home webinar where we looked at the "Top 5 Developers for First Home buyers in Auckland" with special guest Sammy Morrison.

In this episode, we are joined by Sammy Morrison from Opes First Home to talk through the top 5 property developers for first home buyers based in Auckland.  This includes: Aedifice ,  CETA ,  Western Propert y,  Tuakiri Property and  Jennian Homes

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Opes Accelerate webinar where we looked at "Cashflow Hack' Your Property Investment Portfolio Using Renovations" with Ilse and Dani and the seven strategies you can use to cashflow hack your renovation rental property.

In this episode, we reveal the exact places where Ed gets data from (for free) to analyse a property market. These sources include: REINZ ,  Regional Economic Activity web tool ,  Infometrics ,  Infometrics ecoprofile ,  Instant Data Scraper , stats.nz , and Property Value These are all awesome tools that property investors can use to make a more informed decision.

In this episode, we discuss how much Kiwis really spend in retirement. This is based on the Massey University Fin-Ed report , which reveals the actually amounts Kiwis spend once they stop working. This allows you, as a property investor, to get a sense of how many assets you'll need in retirement to live a lifestyle that is comfortable for you.

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a property investor who is considering selling a property she currently has under construction. We go through the arguments for selling the property in today's market. And we also discuss the flipside – the arguments against selling. Ultimately, you can use similar thinking, when assessing your property investment portfolio, to come to the right dec...

In this episode, we discuss are joined by Stevie Waring for Case Study Sunday. And in it we share the amazing story of a property investor who was separated with few investment assets ... And how she has built a portfolio that is on track to give her a $150k income throughout her retirement. We talk through the steps she took, and what you can learn from her incredible story.

In this episode, we discuss property investment company, Propellor Property Investors, which is owned and run by Nikki Connors. We go through their cashflow assumptions surrounding the properties they recommend and question whether the assumptions are solid (or not). Ultimately, this will allow you as a property investor to better understand how the assumptions you put into a spreadsheet will impa...

In this episode, we discuss the government's budget and spending plans for 2022 and 2023. We specifically go through the impact on first home buyers and investors. The main changes are for first home buyers and centre around the updated house price caps for the First Home Grant. We also touch on Treasury's updated house price forecasts and the tax revenue that will be collected due to the governme...

In this episode, we discuss how property investors and first home buyers can use the bank of mum and dad to get a kick start on their journey.  This includes looking at how the banks treat parental support, and the different options you have for structuring it.