The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the 3 reasons your mortgage got declined as a property investor or first home buyer.  This includes:  non-disclosure to the banks,  choosing the wrong bank and also  choosing the wrong property.  Ultimately, this gives you a better shot at getting your mortgage application approved.  We also mention our upcoming How to buy your first (or next) investment property webinar, which is on Tuesday 13th September at 7pm. Click the link to register. 

In this episode, we dig into a case study of a family of property investors who plan to sell a commercial investment property in order to reinvest in residential property.  We go through their financial situation and the requirements they have around producing a passive income from a senior member of their family. Ultimately, this is to show you as a property investor or first home buyer how property can be used to achieve your personal financial goals.

In this episode, we reveal the top 10 financial advisers in New Zealand – who they are, what they do, and who they are the right fit for.  This includes:  Hannah McQueen from EnableMe,  Lisa Dudson from Acumen, Cameron Marcroft from Loan Market, April Hastilow from Become Wealth, Darcy Ungaro from Ungaro and Co and the NZ Everyday Investor Podcast John Bolton from Squirrel, Eugene Bartsaiken from Twine Financial Advisers, Rick Parry from NZ Funds, Pippa Hogg from BNZ, and Martin Hawes We also mention our upcoming How to buy your first (or next) investment property webinar, which is on Tuesday 13th of September. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we discuss what counts as a defect for a new build investment property. This also includes a look at what doesn't count as a defect.  We frequently refer to this Guide to Tolerances, Materials and Workmanship in New Residential Construction, which has been published by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. We also walk property investors and first home buyers through the process for getting defects fixed, and what you need to look out for to avoid mistakes.

In this episode, we discuss what happens if house prices fall while you have a new build under construction. This includes how the bank financing works if the value of your new build is lower than the price you need to pay.

In this episode, we discuss what Kiwi property investors can actually spend in retirement based on the Massey University Retirement Expenditure Guidelines. We also mention our recent What Can I Buy In Retirement? video, which you can watch on YouTube. Click the link to watch.

In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Harris from Momentum Property to discuss what Rollover Relief is and how some property investors can use it to save on tax.  This includes how it was created under the new interest deductibility property investment rules. And who can benefit most from the policy. We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar – How to buy your first (or next) investment property – it's on Tuesday the 13th of September at 7pm. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we are joined by independent economist, Tony Alexander, to discuss what he thinks will happen to the New Zealand housing market over the next 1-2 years. This includes what property investors need to know about capital growth and house price movements and when the right time to buy is.  We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar – How to buy your first (or next) investment property – which is on Tuesday 13th September. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we are joined by Stevie Waring to discuss a case study of a pair of property investors who are using real estate to achieve their personal financial goals.

In this episode, we are joined by independent economist Tony Alexander, to discuss his long term house price predictions. This includes what property investors and first home buyers need to know.