Property Apprentice Podcast

Jan 23 2025 194 ep. 16 mins 18
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Property Apprentice dives deep into the what's and how's of real estate investing in New Zealand. Each week, we discuss topics relevant to every home buyer and investor.

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Buyers Benefit from Surging Housing Inventory

Jan 23 2025 17 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: Stuff 22nd ofJanuary - What the unchanged inflation rate means for your mortgageTopic #2: NZ Herald 22nd of January -Rising rents the biggest driver as inflation stays stuck at 2.2%Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 22nd of January -REINZ says December was especially quiet and buyers had plenty to choose from as housing inventory surged

Why Borrowers Are Flocking to Short-Term Mortgage Rates

Jan 21 2025 18 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: RNZ 15th of January - Mortgage calls: When will borrowers see value in long-term rates again?Topic #2: Interest.co.nz 16th of January -There was a 30% drop in buyer interest on Trade Me Property in DecemberTopic #3: Good Returns 15th of January -Borrowers turn to short term mortgage rates in drovesTopic #4: Interest.co.nz 16th

Fear of a Better Offer (FOBO): The Christchurch Housing Market Effect

Dec 13 2024 17 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: RNZ 12th of December-Building cost inflation drops to lowest annual rate since 2015Topic #2: Oneroof 12th of December -FOBO knocks Christchurch for six: What is it and what is it doing to house prices?Topic #3: RNZ Herald 12th of December-Smaller banks often match big bank interest rates - mortage adviserTopic #4: Oneroof 11th

The Bank of Mum and Dad is Still Funding Dreams in 2024

Dec 05 2024 16 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: 1News 4th of December-Stable property prices help fuel 'Goldilocks' market — reportTopic #2: The Mortgage Mag 5th of December -Bank of mum and dad alive and wellTopic #3: NZ Herald 4th of December-Commerce Commission investigated Valocity over competition issues among valuersTopic #4: Interest.co.nz 3rd of December -Barfoot

Rising Housing Confidence: How Falling Interest Rates Are Changing the Market

Dec 03 2024 17 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: NZ Herald 16th of November-Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlines Government plans to make is easier for community housing providers to get financeTopic #2: RBNZ Media Realease 27th of November -OCR 4.25% - OCR lowered further as inflation returns to targetTopic #3: NZ Herald 26th of November -Housing confidence rises as inter

Say Goodbye to Paper: The Tenancy Bond Service Gets a Digital Makeover

Nov 25 2024 3 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Welcome to the Property Apprentice Podcast, where we empower New Zealand property investors with the tools and insights they need to thrive! In this episode, host Debbie Roberts breaks down the exciting updates to New Zealand’s tenancy bond system.After 24 years of paper-based processes, the tenancy bond service is going digital! Star

Is Capital Gains Tax the Key to Funding NZ's Aging Population?

Nov 21 2024 17 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: Interest.co.nz 20th of November-Independent global economic researchers Capital Economics say despite their expectation the RBNZ will slash the OCR to just 2.25% in 2025 the housing market price recovery will be 'muted'Topic #2: The Mortgage Mag 19th of November -Mortgages harder to get over the lineTopic #3: NZ Herald 19th of

Market Insights: From Home Renovations to Summer Travel Booms

Nov 17 2024 18 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: RNZ 12th of November-Average house values little changed from start of yearTopic #2: Oneroof 13th of November -Tony Alexander: Where Kiwis plan to splash the cash now rates are fallingTopic #3: RNZ 13th of November -Wanting to sell your house? It may take 7 years before you don't face a lossTopic #4:

First-Home Buyers Are Winning: Lower Prices, Better Deals

Nov 08 2024 22 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: RNZ 7th of November-Current first-home buyers paying less but getting moreTopic #2: The Mortgage Mag 5th of November -Banks asses what stressors could destroy capital buffersTopic #3: Interest.co.nz 7th of November -Newly released 2023 Census data shows that around one-in-16 houses in New Zealand are

Voter Push to Tax Property Investors – What It Means for You

Nov 04 2024 21 mins  
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: 1News 29th of October-Rents fall to eight-month low, but still higher than last yearTopic #2: Stuff 29th of October -Last minute home loan fixing could save thousands, mortgage broker saysTopic #3: 1News 29th of October -How the Government is moving to streamline building consentsTopic #4: NZ Herald