The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss 7 things we think property-sceptic family members (aka. Uncle Lester) will say at the family BBQ over the summer holidays. We then detail data and responses for each. This includes talk of capital gains taxes, the inability to find a tenant, rising interest rates, renting to friends and family, and of course buying down the street from where you live.  What are some of the things you've heard from friends and family at the Summe bbq? We want to know. Send us a text on 5522.

In this episode, we discuss whether you should buy a holiday home and what it means for your investment portfolio. We go through the numbers and how buying a holiday home impacts your Uncommitted Monthly Income.  the purpose of this exercise is not to tell you whether to buy a holiday home or not in your specific situation, but rather to help you understand the impact on the whole portfolio.  Want to learn more about property? Check out our 19-lesson Property Academy Video Course. This course teaches you the fundamentals of investing in property in NZ.

In this episode, we discuss our top 10 property investment books to read over the summer holidays to prepare for 2021. These are: Property 101, by Matt Gilligan Property Investments, by Martin Hawes Rich Kid, Smart Kid, by Robert Kiyosaki 20 Rental Properties in 1 Year, by Graeme Fowler Real Estate Riches – How to Become Rich By Using the Banks Money, by Dolf de Roos Jones on Property by Sir Bob (Robert) Jones Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill The Only Woman in the Room, compiled by Ashley Wilson How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Andrew Carnegie The Barefoot Investor, by Scott Pape What's on your summer reading list? We want to know! Send us a text on 5522.

In this episode, we discuss 21 different goals you could potentially set yourself in 2021. This includes everything from goals for first-time investors who want to learn the fundamentals of property investment, through to goals for experienced investors who are looking to spice up their portfolio.  We also go through Andrew's goal-setting framework, where he shares the three things you need if you are going to successfully set and complete your goals.  Have a goal not mentioned in the show that you've set yourself around property or taking control of your financial life? Let us know what they are by sending us a text. Our number is 5522.

In this episode, we discuss the 7 people who inspired us most in 2020. This includes people who listened to the show, turned up to our property investment events and shared their stories with us.  We also detail a few people who we had the pleasure to hear speak live who, although not property investors, inspired our financial ambitions all the same. These include John Travolta, Magic Johnson and Sir Michael Hill. Who was the person who inspired you most on your property investment journey in 2020? We want to know. Send us a text, our number is 5522.

In this episode, we discuss new data released as part of the Stuff housing affordability dashboard. Within this we show that although the median New Zealand sale price is $749,000 in November. The median sale price for first home buyers was $610,000 ... 19% less. We then track the number of weeks it takes to save a 10% deposit, and show that although it has increased by 33% from 84 to 112 weeks, if you include government and employer assistance, the number of weeks will have actually decreased over that time. Similarly the cost of a mortgage as a percentage of income has dropped significantly over the period. We wrap up the episode by mentioning the Property Academy video course. This 19 lesson video course will teach you the fundamentals of property investment for free.

  In this episode, we discuss how old is too old to invest in property ... and how to expand your property portfolio in retirement.  This includes case studies and strategies for different types of investors ... and alternative strategies depending on your risk tolerance. We also mention the new Property Academy Video Course. This 19 lesson course, shows you the fundamentals of property investment. Andrew even shares his screen to show how he builds cashflows fro each property he invests in.

In this episode, we discuss the exact 4 step process we use to find investment quality developers and development projects for investors. This includes using BCI to get information on upcoming development projects, through to getting introductions from the industry. We then discuss the sort of projects and developers we tart to look for, and what individual investors can and can't easily replicate. We also mention the new Property Academy Video Course. This is a 19 lesson course where Andrew shows you the fundamentals of property investment. 

In this episode, we discuss whether it's a good idea to negotiate early access to investment properties that you are purchasing. Andrew talks us through a few examples of where he has negotiated early access ... and taken advantage of it.  We then detail the risks that are associated with early access ... both from the perspective of the investor and the person selling the property. The show wraps up by talking about the new Property Academy video course.  This 19 lesson course takes you through the fundamentals of investing in property ... how to do it the right way ... and how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. 

In this episode, we discuss body corporates, along with how they work ... and what to do if you think body corporate fees are too expensive. A body corporate is a legal requirement if you hold a unit title property. Though, increasingly, if you own a townhouse, you may have what's called a resident's association in place of a body corporate.  Listen to the episode to learn the differences between the two, and what property investors need to know when purchasing investment properties with body corporates and resident's associations.  We wrap up the episode by talking about the Property Academy video course. This completely free course walks you through the fundamental concepts of investing in property. There are a total of 19 lessons, all hosted by Andrew.