Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Stuff 10th of December - Capital crunch: Central Wellington now has the cheapest property in the country Topic #2: RNZ 9th of December - GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again? Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 11th of December- Average asking prices on Trade Me Property cooled in most regions in November Topic #4: RNZ 9th of December - The OCR is down, so why are home loans rising? Topic #5: Financial Markets Authority 11th ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: The Mortgage Mag 4th of December - Buyers sitting on the sidelines in best time to buy in a decade Topic #2: RNZ 3rd of December - Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather Topic #3: Cotality 4th of December- Property values still in a holding pattern Topic #4: RNZ 2nd of December - Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes Topic #5: RNZ 2nd December - Co...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 26th of November- OCR Cut: What the RBNZ said Topic #2: RNZ 26th of November - Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent? Topic #3: TradeMe 28th of November- OCR predictions for 2026 & 2027 Topic #4: RNZ 26th of November - The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs Topic #5: NZ Herald 24th of November - KiwiSaver 12% plan risks backfiring without total pay ban, provider warns #PropertyApprentice #NZPr...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) actually on the horizon for New Zealand property investors? 🏠🤔 Paul's tackling the conversation arising from the recent Labour Party conference and answering the big question many of you have been asking: What does this mean for my portfolio? He also take a hard look at why the Government struggles to be an effective landlord compared to private investors, and I share some "warning signs" from the UK and Australian ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: NZ Herald 19th of November- Capital gains tax wouldn’t have raised much in recent years - Cotality Topic #2: RNZ 20th of November - The difference in investing strategies between over-60s and under-30s Topic #3: Oneroof 19th of November- Homeowners could get up to $15,000 as ANZ boosts its cashback to 1.5% Topic #4: TradeMe 20th of November - What new Auckland Council housing intensification proposals (PC 120) mean for you Topic #...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 3rd of November- Market recovery signals consistent with interest rate falls Topic #2: NZ Financial Adviser 5th of November - Auckland housing market steadies as listings rise and confidence grows Topic #3: RNZ 6th of November- 'People learning to manipulate the system': Call for KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal changes Topic #4: Oneroof 4th of November - SBS quietly offers ‘crazy’ home loan rates of 3.99% - lowest...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Oneroof 29th of October-Capital gains tax fallout: ‘House prices are not going to fall another 20%’ Topic #2: Good Returns 28th of October - Bets are on for OCR to fall even further Topic #3: Stuff 30th of October- Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all Topic #4: 1News 30th of October - New granny flat rules could put rates up, economist says #PropertyInvestment #NZPropertyMarket #PropertyNews #...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 15th of October- Consider tax breaks for KiwiSaver, international report say Topic #2: NZ Financial Adviser 16th of October - Economists welcome RBNZ's cautious LVR easing amid housing restraint Topic #3: Good Returns 14th of October - First home buyers take advantage of soft housing market Topic #4: 1News 13th of October- Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 25th of October -Resid...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 21st of October- Landlords respond to research criticism on occupancy limits Topic #2: 1News 23rd of October - Exemption allowing granny flats to be built consent-free passes into law Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 22nd of October - Trade Me Property says the balance of power between tenants and landlords is shifting in tenants' favour Topic #4: NZ Herald 22nd of October- Why you might need $1m to retire in a big city Topic #5: Stuf...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: NZ Herald 25th of September- First-home buyers’ 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit Topic #2: Oneroof.co.nz 24th of September - Tony Alexander: Why rents are falling and what it means for landlords and tenants Topic #3: RNZ 25th of September - International students join growing number of rough sleepers in Auckland, advocate says Topic #4: 1News 25th of September - Is it worth fixing your home loan for longer? Topic #5: NZ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 17th of September- Why some mortgage advisers say splitting is good when interest rates are low Topic #2: Stuff 16th of September - Spring house hunting season is here: Everything you need to get your home ready to sell Topic #3: NZ Adviser 16th of September - Otago tops rental market with record weekly rent Topic #4: The Mortgage Mag 18th of September - Predictions for big OCR drop next month &nbs...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this episode, we're diving into the latest and most significant news for the New Zealand property market. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has just revealed that its tax investigations into property investors and developers are paying off—BIG TIME! 💰 We break down the shocking numbers from a recent Business Desk article, including a staggering $228 million in undeclared income discovered in just one financial year. This is a massive 46% in...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 9th of September- Slumping house prices good news for first home buyers Topic #2: RNZ 9th of September - Wellington house prices slump 30 percent from peak, QV says Topic #3: TradeMe 9th of September - House prices up for the first time in over a year Topic #4: The Mortgage Mag 11th of September - Keeping a lid on house prices – housing supply outpaces population growth Topic #5: NZ Adviser 10th of September - Kiw...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 2nd of September- Mortgage defaults improve while lending rises Topic #2: Stuff 2nd of September - Housing is no longer NZ's economic heroin. Now what? Topic #3: The Post 1st of September - Zero growth year: ANZ predicts no house price growth for 2025 Topic #4: Stuff 2nd of September - ‘Safe haven’: Wealthy Americans flock to buy their way into NZ Topic #5: Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 1st of September - ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Will New Zealand’s economy really outperform Australia over the next few years? And what does this mean for property investors and first-home buyers? In this episode, Paul from Property Apprentice breaks down: Why Westpac expects NZ to outpace Australia economically How OCR cuts and affordability improvements are creating a unique buying window Why Sydney’s $1.7M median price makes NZ property look affordable What the next 6–12 months could mean...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Oneroof 11th of August - Has NZ finally solved its housing crisis? Ten years after soaring prices triggered nationwide panic Topic #2: Good Results 13th of August - Gloomy home ownership results Topic #3: RNZ 14th of August - More people making losses when selling their homes Topic #4: 1News 13th of August - Warning after real estate agents caught altering sale agreements Topic #5: RNZ 13th of August - Living apart together or...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 29th of July - Flatter prices in a well- balanced market Topic #2: Stuff 7th of August - Auckland house price average falls below $1m for first time in nearly a year, Trade Me report says Topic #3: RNZ 5th of August - Here's what unemployment data means for your home loan Topic #4: Oneroof 6th of August - Tony Alexander: Banks aren’t cutting rates because sunny days are around the corner Topic #5: Stuff 6th of August ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Are you feeling stuck while waiting for your property equity to grow? You’re not alone—but the good news is, this can actually be one of the most powerful times in your investing journey. In this bonus episode, Debbie Roberts—Financial Adviser and Co-Founder of Property Apprentice—shares five smart and practical strategies you can use right now to set yourself up for success while you're in the holding phase. Whether you’re waiting for equi...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 29th of July - Flatter prices in a well- balanced market Topic #2: RNZ 29th of July - New Zealanders urged to break up with property Topic #3: New Zealand Adviser 29th of July - NZ property market: Sales volumes rise but buyers still hold the cards Topic #4: Realestate.co.nz 28th of July - Home run: Prices of homes in NZ outpace apartments by more than double Topic #5: Stuff 30th of July - Mortgage switching has hit a...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 24th of July -Rents fall for first time since 2009 Topic #2: Good Returns 23rd of July -Record number of deals being done by first home buyers Topic #3: Eite Agent 23rd of July -NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price Topic #4: Good Returns 22nd of July -Green light burning brightly for August interest rate cut Topic #5: 'Topping up $300 a week': How much money do property investors actually make? Regis...