The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by James Parker from Stonewood Canterbury to discuss the common problems that occur with new build investments.  Here James walks us through the process of how new build defects are picked up, and the most common ones he tends to spot. He then walks us through some of the biggest mistakes he's made while building new houses and what he's done to fix them. If you've got a topic idea, or a guest you think we should have on the show, send us a text. Our number is 5522. It would be great to hear from you. 

In this episode, we discuss how to negotiate with a property developer ... and how to figure out what they really care about. We go over how a developer makes money ... and why the first properties that the pre-sell in a project will often be sold at a discount. We then transition to discuss the sort of developers that are more likely to negotiate with you ... and which ones won't. Got a topic you'd like us to talk about? Send us a text. Our number is 5522. It would be great to hear from you. 

In this episode, we discuss the BNZ's announcement that they are now willing to lend up to 90% for investors purchasing turn-key builds from a developer. This is effectively adding in the new build exemption which was always in place.  But, before you get too excited ... in order to get a loan with that little deposit, you'll need to be a "golden client" ... most likely double incomes in secure industries with clean credit and account conduct. And you'll also have to pay higher interest rates.  Got a topic you'd like us to talk about? Send us a text. Our number is 5522. It would be great to hear from you. 

In this episode, we discuss the 5 strategies you can use if you don't have the money to invest in property just yet. This is based on an article that we recently released on the Opes Partners website.  The 5 strategies are: Pay off your mortgage more quickly Wait for capital growth Renovate your property Tap into the bank of Mum and Dad Save the rest Want to read the full article, you can find 5 Strategies If You Don't Have the Money to Invest here. And if you have a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show, send us a text. Our number is 5522.

In this epiosde, we discuss whether cities or the smaller regions tend to get better capital growth over the long term. This is a contentious issue, with some claiming that cities get better capital growth ... and then other property commentators like Graeme Fowler refuting this claim.  Over the last 28 years, each of the regions has had a relatively similar amount of capital growth ... BUT the major cities are more consistent in that growth. On the other hand, the regions have had more explosive capital growth over a shorter period of time.  If you've got a topic you'd like us to do a podcast on, send us a text. Our number is 5522. It would be great to hear from you. 

In this episode, we are joined for a final time by Slade Hocking, who is a buy and flip-focussed property investor, and a real estate agent. Here we discuss whether you should use multiple agents to sell your property so you can get the best price.  Generally speaking, our view is that using multiple agents incentivises not the best price ... but the quickest sale. That's because the agents are trying to beat one another to get a deal across the line, as opposed to the highest price.  There may be some instances, however, where multiple agents maybe appropriate. This would be in the instance where the property was especially unique.  If you have a topic idea, or a guest you'd like us to invite on the show, send us a text. Our number is 5522. It would be great to hear from you.

In this episode, we are joined by property investor and real estate agent, Slade Hocking. Here, Slade walks us through how he made over $600,000 on a private buy and flip project in Canterbury. Slade also walks us through his experience in forming Joint Ventures with other property investors so that he is able to take on more projects.  We also mention the launch of our upcoming renovations-focussed service. If you are interested in being the first to learn more about the new service, click this like to learn about active property investment coaching. 

In this episode, we are joined by property investor and real estate agent, Slade Hocking, who specialises in renovation projects in the Canterbury market.  Here, Slade shares the story of how he became a property investor, and how he began to focus on both buy to flip, and buy to holds. We go through his family connections in property investment and how he manages being a property investor ... with his, soon to be growing, family.  If you have a question or a guest idea for the show, then send us a text, our number is 5522. It would be great to hear from you. 

In this episode, we discuss how to get the best price for your property when it's a crazy market. The key takeaway is that you need to understand what is actually selling in the market right now.  One way to fo this is by using Core Logic's Comparative Market Analysis Tool to see the actual sales prices compared to their Rateable Values.  Finally, we wrap up the show by talking about our upcoming property investment webinar.  This is happening on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm. Click the link above to register.

In this episode, we discuss which mortgage you should pay off first if you want to save money on interest costs. This is based on a situation that was sent through from a listener of the show.  We discuss that you should always pay off your mortgage costs first, followed by investment debts if that is part of your strategy. However, it doesn't matter which investment mortgage you pay off first as long as the portfolio is structured together.  Finally, we wrap up the show by talking about our upcoming property investment webinar.  This is happening on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm. Click the link above to register.