The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, Ed and Andrew take turns to admit what their worst mistake in property investment is. This includes instances where the team have gone against and not followed their own advice 😅. This includes instances where ed did not create a cashflow ... and where Andrew started paying out money to a friend who was, unfortunately, using it to fulfil a nasty habit. We also want to know what y...

In this episode, we discuss when the wrong time to invest in property is. This includes a deep-dive on how the answer to the question changes based on the strategy you are currently running.  For instance if your property investment strategy relies on flipping, then you don't want to be investing in a declining market. But, a long term investor can still make money investing in a market in de...

In this episode, we talk about a leasehold nightmare, where this property sold for just $5,000 in cash. It's not run down. It's a premium 2-bed, 2-bath, 2-garage apartment in downtown Auckland.  We run through the numbers for property investors, and talk about whether it might be the right addition to an investor's portfolio. We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment...

In this special bonus episode, we're releasing the audio version of our most recent webinar with property investor, Ilse Wolfe.  Here, Ilse shows us how she cashflow hacked her investment property portfolio to beat the government's tax changes.  Watch the full property investment webinar here.

In this episode, we discuss last night's property investment webinar, where we discussed how to cashflow hack your property investment portfolio using a renovations based strategy.  Throughout the webinar we discussed how to increase the value of your investment portfolio by adding additional rooms to properties, renovating kitchens and bathrooms and replacing flooring.  Check out our pr...

In this episode, we discuss what turnkey properties are and whether they are the right fit for semi-beginner property investors.  This includes a comparison of the different types of payment structures when building a new property – progressive payments and turn-key builds. We also mention our property investment webinar which is happening this Tuesday 27th April at 7pm. Click the link t...

In this episode, we go through everything you need to do within a 12 month period when you are a NZ property investor. This includes rent reviews, rate reviews, property inspections as well as a portfolio review.  We also go through how your cashflow can look over those 52 weeks, and how much you might need to top up your property by, even if it is cashflow positive.  We also mention our...

In this episode, we discuss the exact process that NZ property investors can use to calculate the additional rent that they can charge when adding an extra bedroom to their rental property.  This includes how to use Tenancy Service's Market Rent tool to calculate the percentage increase of rent that is achievable. We also mention our property investment webinar which is happening this Tuesday...

In this episode, we go through some of the bad behaviour we are seeing from D-head developers and bad boy builders in the market.  This includes developers forcing neighbours to pay for fences and builders not completing some of their projects to standard. We also go through what you can do as an NZ property investor to fight back.  We also mention our property investment webinar which i...

In this episode, Ed takes the mic for a solo-episode where he delves into what's happening in the property market right now.  This includes how the Reserve banks monetary policy statement impacts interest rates in the short term – which regions will continue to increase in value, and which ones property investors should avoid. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar with...

In this episode, we are once again joined by James Blair from Catalyst Financial to talk about how to protect your wealth over time.  This includes how the specific types of insurance you may need so that you can hold your property portfolio over the long term. We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment dinners. This is where we will take 10 people in Christchurch, Au...

In this episode, we are once again joined by James Blair from Catalyst to talk about the other asset classes that you may want in your investment portfolio ... in addition to investment property. This includes, shares, mutual funds, bonds, and commercial property. We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment dinners. This is where we will take 10 people in Christchurch, Auck...

In this episode, we are joined by special guest, James Blair from Catalyst Financial to discuss what goes into a solid financial plan that can provide a passive income for retirement. We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment dinners. This is where we will take 10 people in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown out to dinner (+ partners) to talk property inves...

In this episode, we discuss a few of the top jobs you could do in the NZ property industry. This list includes the pros and cons of each, as well as a few jobs you shouldn't go near.  We go through real estate agents, financial advisors, property managers, commercial leasing agents, valuers, builders and interior designers. We also mention our upcoming webinar, where we will discuss how to ca...

In this episode, we read out our credit card statements, finding expenses that Ed and Andrew are frittering away money on. We then plug this into a calculator to determine how much extra they could borrow if they. trimmed these expenses.  These include spending on apps, digital subscriptions that aren't being used, extra dinners out and a couple of other surprises.  We also mention our u...

In this episode, we discuss 6 different strategies that you can use to improve your servicing when applying for a property investment mortgage, or one for your owner-occupier home.  The strategies include – extending your personal mortgage term, increasing the mortgage term on any investment properties, consolidating debt into your personal mortgage, paying down student loans, cancelling cred...

In this episode, we discuss how to keep your tenants' neighbours happy at your investment properties, including a few war stories of neighbourly disputes from Ed and Andrew.  We also discuss the reasons why you'll want to keep your neighbours happy as a property investor ... and why a little effort can pay dividends.  We also mention our upcoming webinar, where we will discuss how to cas...

In this episode, we discuss the results of a recent property investors survey by Tony Alexander, an independent economist and friend of the show.  Here, we go through the numbers and specifically talk about the strategies that property investors are planning to use now, given that the economics of property investment have changed.  We also mention our upcoming webinar, where we will disc...

In this episode, we discuss whether you can and should invest in Tiny Homes, or purchase one as an owner-occupier. This includes a discussion of some of the gross yields some property investors have been able to achieve.  We also go through the legal definition of a tiny home, and some of the disagreements that tiny home owners have had with local councils. We also mention that we are holding...

In this episode, we discuss how to read a chattel depreciation schedule and why they are more important than ever in order to save tax on your investment property. Many property investors don't both getting a chattel depreciation schedule completed. However, over the long term they can save significant sums by depreciating items like your driveway, the letterbox, carpets, curtains and appliances....

In this episode, we discuss whether you should invest in a developer's construction fund, some of which are advertising returns of 8-10%.  Our feeling is that the average Kiwi investor probably shouldn't invest in these funds because the risks of losing your money in a downward market are high. However they may be the right fit for wholesale investors.  We also mention that we are holdin...

In this episode, we discuss what the definition of a New Build is within the context of the government's recent tax changes.  We go over the fact that the definition is currently undefined ... and then the process for how the legislation will be drafted and when you can have your say on what the new definitions should be.  We also mention that we are holding a series of property investme...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor Jolene Marks – who is also the Head of Talent at the Ray White Damerell Group In her role, Jolene has interviewed hundreds of real estate agents. Here, she shares how to tell if one is any good or not, and how to go about selecting the right real estate agent for you.  We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment...

In this episode, we discuss the details of how to invest in multi-unit dwellings with Jolene Marks, a property investor who focuses on the Whangarei property market.  Here Jolene walks through what she's learnt from investing in multi-unit properties around the country and the yields she's been able to generate.  We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment dinners...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Jolene Marks. Jolene is the Head of Talent at the Ray White Damerell Group in Auckland.  Here, Jolene walks through her property investment strategy and portfolio, which centres around higher-yielding properties in Whangarei and other regions.  We also mention that we are holding a series of property investment dinners. This is where w...