The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we kick off the first episode in our four-part Back to Basics series. Here, we go through how to get goals, set strategy and pick properties as a step by step guide. This is specifically geared for New Zealand based property investors. We also mention these podcasts: How to Succeed at an Auction How to Negotiation and Deadline Sales How to Win at Tenders and Auctions You can also...

In this episode, we delve into the third instalment of our four-part Back to Basics series. Here, we give you a simple formula for calculating whether you can afford a rental property on your income. This is specifically geared for New Zealand based property investors. We also mention these podcasts: 6 Strategies You Can Use To Improve Your Mortgage Servicing You can also find any episode we've ev...

In this episode, we continue on our Back to Basics series. Here, we go through the exact professionals you want on your team when starting out in property investment in New Zealand.  We also mention these podcasts: The Top 7 Property Managers in New Zealand The Top 10 Mortgage Brokers in New Zealand The Top 5 Property Accountants in New Zealand You can also find any episode we've ever recorde...

In this episode, we kick off the first episode in our four-part Back to Basics series. Here, we go through how to get goals, set strategy and pick properties as a step by step guide. This is specifically geared for New Zealand based property investors.  We also mention these podcasts: Top 10 Property Investment Strategies The Exact Steps To Take When Using Your Home To Buy a Rental Property Y...

In this episode, we discuss a day of the life on Andrew Nicol, and specifically detail some of the challenges that come with dealing with developers. Here, Andrew takes us through some of the challenges that he's had with even trusted developers. These include prices and floor plans changing, through to extensions not being granted.  We also mention that our next episode will be a series of "...

In this special bonus episode, you can listen to the full audio from our latest webinar, around how the government's tax changes will impact property investors.  Click here to watch the full recording of the property investment webinar .

In this episode, we un the numbers on Principal and Interest vs Interest Only and show the difference between the two. This comes off the back of multiple questions from listeners of the show asking why we recommend interest only mortgages.  We go through the return on investment for both instances, and walk through why managing the cash you put into an investment property is so important. Fi...

In this episode, we discuss what goes into a Valuer's report. We also go through how to use the exact 4 step process to get a sense of what your property is worth. Because, although you can get a figure from Homes.co.nz or Oneroof.co.nz, it may not be accurate, and you may have more equity that the websites suggest. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our n...

In this episode, we discuss Ed's recent situation where he had to get a registered valuation on a property to go and purchase the next property.  We discuss the exact steps he took in order to get the best chance at receiving a favourable valuation, and what you can do too. Don't forget too that our monthly property investment webinar is on tonight at 7pm. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we walk you through the exact steps to take when leveraging your home to buy a rental property. This includes which financial products to use e.g. a revolving credit, and how to use them to give you flexibility when taking your first steps. We also mention our podcast catalogue . where you can search through to find previous episodes of the show.  We will also announce more d...

In this episode, we are once again joined by a listener of the show – Gareth. Here, Gareth shares how he tracks his property portfolio and his financial life through a spreadsheet. He shares what he's tracking, how he tracks it, and the insights he gains from it. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our new video series on 15th July 2021. This is solely in C...

In this episode, we are once again joined by a listener of the show, Gareth, who shares his mistakes investing in property from the last 15+ years.  Gareth shares the stories of when he bought the wrong properties ... and when he bought the wrong properties at the wrong time.  We will also announce more details about the video series at our upcoming property investment webinar . It's on...

In this episode, we are joined by a listener of the show, Gareth to discuss how he has grown his property portfolio to 5 properties, including both the ups and downs. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our new video series on 15th July 2021. This is solely in Christchurch, so if you are based in the Garden City, come along. We will also announce more detai...

In this episode, we discuss a recent article from Bloomberg, which ranks the world's housing markets in order of how bubble-like they appear to be.  We walk through the media company's analysis and talk about whether it's unsafe to invest in the NZ property market.  We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our new video series on 15th July 2021. This i...

In this episode, we discuss whether investors should use a fixed term or a periodic tenancy. We discuss which is which and also how new legislation has made Fixed-Term tenancies lose their teeth. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our new video series on 15th July 2021. This is solely in Christchurch, so if you are based in the Garden City, come along. We...

In this episode, we discuss whether investors who buy larger sections of land will see higher capital growth.  We dig through the data and show you our process for how we go about solving this myth. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our new video series on 15th July 2021. This is solely in Christchurch, so if you are based in the Garden City, come al...

In this episode, we discuss how to spot scams and dodgy developers when evaluating investment opportunities. This includes how to use the NZ Legal Information Institute to check out the background of a developer.  We also discuss the types of misdemeanours that should and shouldn't scare you off a developer.   We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of o...

In this episode, we review the latest data on the NZ property market and discuss how the market is performing right now.  This includes an analysis of why property growth hasn't slowed as much as some may have feared, and which metric has picked up over recent months. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screening of our new video series on 15th July 2021. This is s...

In this episode, we discuss the potential introduction of Debt to Income ratios in NZ. This comes on the back of the Finance Minister, Grant Robertson giving permission to the Reserve Bank to introduce the tool. We discuss how debt to income ratios are calculated, and the potential impact on your ability to invest in property. We also mention that you are invited to our red-carpet premiere screeni...

In this episode, we discuss our predictions and forecasts for how quickly house prices might increase in the future.  This is based off predictions by both the Treasury and the Reserve Bank. We also go through whether the predictions from these organisations can be relied upon, and an analogy for thinking about the drivers of future house price increases.  We also mention that if you hav...

In this episode, we discuss the 9 signs that you're investing in property the right way. This acts as a checklist to remind yourself whether you've forgotten any of the foundational steps. These include knowing your property accountants first name, using a property manager, investing around the country and man more. We also discuss our upcoming property investment webinar , which is happening on t...

In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Brookland from Informed Property Inspections . Here, we discuss how to do Due Diligence on an existing property. Here, Kyle shares that first home buyers need to be very careful not to worry too much about the contents of a building inspector's report. Often a building inspector will write everything that could possibly be wrong with a house ... but not...

In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Brookland from Informed Property Inspections . Here, we discuss how to do Due Diligence on a New Build and how to tell whether a developer builds a good product or not.  Here, Kyle shares that investors need to be wary of just looking at a show home and thinking that their property will be of similar quality. Showhomes are usually built to a higher...

In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Brookland from Informed Property Inspections . Here, we discuss the details of whether investors should be worried about purchasing a plaster home.  Here, Kyle shares that investors only need to worry about purchasing plaster homes that don't have a cavity system. This system was introduced between 2004-2007. So investors purchasing homes after this...

In this episode, we continue with the final episode in our five-part series where we detail how the government plans to change tax regulations for property investors. Here we share the details from our submission to the government, along with the actions we believe they should take in order to increase the housing supply further. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar this is whe...