The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Tyge Dellar from Demo to Reno, to discuss case studies of where he has flipped houses and made significant profits. This includes a case study of where Tyge made $500k in just 8 weeks through flipping a single house. You can check out all of these case studies on the Demo to Reno website .  To learn more about flipping houses, check out the  demo_to_reno...

In this episode, we are joined by Tyge Dellar from Demo to Reno, to discuss the lifestyle of someone who flips houses for a living.  You'll learn what a flipper gets up to during their day, as well as how Tyge got into flipping houses. This is so you as a property investor can decide if flipping might be the right fit for you.  To learn more about flipping houses, check out the  dem...

In this episode, we discuss what a reducing mortgage is and how property investors can use them to save interest payments to the bank. We go through who this type of mortgage would be the right fit for, and what it means for your mortgage repayments. Thinking about growing your property portfolio in 2022? Our Opes Property Coaching programme could be a good fit for you. Click the link to learn wha...

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should tell their bank that they're having a baby.  We talk through how it impacts your mortgage application and how the bank will assess your ability to pay the mortgage once the baby arrives. Thinking about growing your property portfolio in 2022? Our Opes Property Coaching programme could be a good fit for you. Click the link to learn...

In this episode, we discuss the 4 ways property investors can negotiate a sunset clause to protect themselves and stop the developer from putting up the price. This includes making it so only you as the purchaser can cancel the contract under the clause, getting rid of the clause altogether, and making it so that the clause can't be used to increase the price. Thinking about growing your property...

In this episode, we discuss how often property investors can expect to receive an update from their developer about the progress of a build they have under contract.  We give you an example of what a good quality build update looks like, along with what every build update should include.  Thinking about growing your property portfolio in 2022? Our Opes Property Coaching programme could b...

In this episode, we discuss a recent property investment story, where a bank took $145,000 of an investor's sale proceeds ... without asking. The money was used to pay down the investor's personal debts, which they were unable to afford (under the bank's calculations) after one of the investors recently changed jobs. This reinforces the need for property investors to employ the split banking strat...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from a recent property investment webinar where we looked at How to find the Right New Build Investment Property for your portfolio and what clauses to be aware of in the contract. This includes the top 7 property investment developers, how to negotiate with a developer, and an analysis of specific deals we presented.

In this episode, we discuss 4 property investment case studies from last night's event at the Waikato Property Investors Association. We go through each of the deals and reveal the winner from the event, who will be featured on the podcast in future, as well as in the NZ Property Investor mag. We also mention that if you'd like us to run this sort of event at your property investors association, t...

In this episode, we discuss who the top 7 developers are for both property investors and first home buyers. This includes: Oakridge, Safari Group, Atlas Property, CETA developments, Freedom Built, Jack Lourie and Aedifice. We go through the reasons we like each developer, who they're the right fit for and the sorts of properties they tend to build. We also mention that if you want to see the recor...

In this episode, we discuss the Resimac NZ Property Investors Survey, which was carried out by both NZ Property Investor Magazine and the NZ Property Investors Federation.  We go through the data and share how property investors are feeling about the market right now. This includes why property investors are purchasing property and their attitudes in general. We also mention that tonight (the...

In this episode, we discuss a recent Tenancy Tribunal case where a property investor's heat pump damaged a tenant's TV. We discuss what the tenant claimed in damages and how landlords could respond to create a fair outcome for all. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar , which is happening on Tuesday 8th February at 7pm. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we discuss one more case study of a property investor who is a listener of the show. We go through her situation to discuss how she could build a passive income over the next 3 years. This includes an analysis of the types of properties she could buy and how to use these properties to pay off debt more quickly to increase her equity more quickly. We also mention that if you'd like...

In this episode, we discuss a recent property investment review that Andrew conducted for one of the property investors he was working with.  We walk through how these two business owners are planning to grow their portfolio from 4 to 7 properties over a short 3 year period. We also mention that if you want this sort of advice from Andrew, you can book a Property Portfolio review here. We als...

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a property investor that Andrew has been working with, and how they're on track to build a $180k passive income through property.  We walk through the steps they are taking to respond to interest deductibility rules, and how they're building their portfolio.  Want to learn more about property investment? Come along property investment webinar ,...

In this episode, we are once again joined by Peter Norris from Catalyst Financial to discuss when it's the right time for an investor to go to a non-bank lender, rather than a main bank. We go through the process of the questions to think through in order to make the right decision for you. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar which is happening on Tuesday 8th Webinar at 7pm. C...

In this episode, we are joined by Peter Norris from Catalyst Financial to discuss 8 different mortgage products that can be used by first home buyers and property investors.  These products are from non-bank lenders including Resimac, Avanti, Liberty and Pepper Money. We discuss the pros and cons of each, as well as who they are the right fit for. Want to learn more? Come along to our upcomin...

In this episode, we discuss how a development company associated with Oaks Living, a developer, went into liquidation.  However, we discuss how in this instance it is not a serious cause for concern for the investors. We explain the reasons why and what the story really is.  The show wraps up by discussing our upcoming property investment webinar , where you'll learn how to choose the ri...

In this episode, we discuss the exact point where it makes economic sense for someone who owns property to become a renter landlord.  We go through the figures and discuss this spreadsheet , which you can use to figure out the exact point where it makes sense to switch to renting. The show wraps up by discussing our upcoming property investment webinar , where you'll learn how to choose the r...

In this episode, we discuss new data released by the Real Estate Insititute of New Zealand, which shows how the Kiwi property market is operating right now.  We go through the number of sales, the change in prices and compare it to the number of properties currently on the market.  The show wraps up by discussing our upcoming property investment webinar , where you'll learn how to choose...

In this episode, we discuss the history of social housing in New Zealand and what property investors need to know. We go through how social housing has changed based on the government in power, and how the actual properties have changed based on the needs of the occupants. Ultimately, you can use this information to put the current market into context.  The show wraps up by discussing our upc...

In this episode, we discuss how large a property portfolio investors can grow over time. This is based on new modelling released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.  We go through the data and the analysis and share how many properties investors can buy based on the number of houses they currently own and the debt servicing restrictions that are currently in place.  We also mention that...

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can minimise the amount of tax they have to pay on their properties.  We discuss both how to minimise your taxable profit – without harming your underlying profits – and how to use the appropriate structure to minimise your tax rate. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar , where you'll learn how to find the right new b...

In this episode, we discuss how the new wave of Covid-19 will impact the New Zealand property investors, both in terms of interest rates and build times. We start by going through how this Omicron outbreak will impact inflation and both demand and supply-side measures. This informs how interest rates will likely react. We round out the episode by mentioning our upcoming property investment webinar...

In this episode, we discuss several case studies of borrowers who were declined by their banks after the CCCFA legislation was introduced. We talk through what property investors and first home buyers need to know, as well as the industry's response. We also mention that if you want to get involved you can sign this parliamentary petition .  We wrap up the episode by mentioning the Next Steps...