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 too small for the number of people living in themTopic #4: NZ Advisor 6th of November -NZ property market shows ...

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 29th of October -Bond refunds spark disputes: Tenants and landlords clash in tribunalTopic #5: Interest.co.nz 29t...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Oneroof 22nd of October-‘They know they will be blowing first-home buyers out of the water’Topic #2: 1News 22nd of October -Jumbo-sized 75 point OCR cut possible next month - economistTopic #3: Oneroof 22nd of October -‘Heart-wrenching’: Christchurch students struggling to find a roof as accommodation shortage bitesTopic #4: Oneroof 22nd of October -Tony Alexander: 2025 could have been a really bad year f...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Interest.co.nz 15th of October-Unauthorised overdrafts, the banks' secret weapon in avoiding mortgagee sales?Topic #2: Stuff 16th of October -Five places where property sales are picking upTopic #3: NZ Herald 15th of October -Auckland house prices fall 5.4%, national inventory up 27.4%Topic #4: RNZ 16th of October -How does NZ's pension compare?Topic #5: NZ Adviser 17th of October -Kiwis moving more, stay...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Interest.co.nz 10th of October-Statistics New Zealand figures show household net worth dropped by $47 billion in the June quarter, while total income fell for the first time since this data series began in 2016Topic #2: 1News 9th of October -OCR cut reaction: 'Brighter days' ahead as rate relief comingTopic #3: Interest.co.nz 8th of October -NZ Banking Association says despite tough economic conditions, '...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: NZ Herald 17th of September- Mortgage rate battle continues as Kiwibank cuts home loans ratesTopic #2: Oneroof 18th of September -Tony Alexander: Why do Kiwi houses cost nine times the average income?Topic #3: NZ Adviser 18th of September - Kiwis' growing obsession with 'dream scrolling'Topic #4: Oneroof 17th of September -Vibrations damage homeowner’s property - and the insurer is ignoring the claimTopic #5: 1...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Corelogic 12th of September -NZ property market faces mixed fortunes as recent slowdown hits suburbsTopic #2: 1News 10th of September -More than 300 Kāinga Ora projects across NZ in limboTopic #3: RNZ 11th of September - Rateable values, market values and rates: What you need to knowTopic #4: RNZ 12th of September -Mortgage brokers push back on Commerce Commission advice to present multiple offersTopic #5: RNZ ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Interest.co.nz 3rd of September -New Zealanders are falling short on retirement savings – is it time to boost KiwiSaver contributions?Topic #2: RNZ 3rd of September -How many borrowers have 'fix regret'?Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 4th of September -Opinions split about whether it's a good time to buy a house, ASB survey showsTopic #4: Oneroof 4th of September -Tony Alexander: How long have buyers got before they l...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Corelogic 29th of August -Brighter future for small investors and relocating owner-occupiers as market conditions shiftTopic #2: NZ Herald 27th of August -2025 the year house price rises revert to normal, BNZ saysTopic #3: NZ Herald 28th of August -The KiwiSaver fund that has returned nearly 400%Topic #4: Interest.co.nz Mag 29th of August -Housing market downturn is helping first home buyers get into a home of ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Join Debbie from Property Apprentice as she sits down with longtime clients Kellie and Ryan Dawson, who began their property investment journey back in 2012. Kellie shares how they overcame early skepticism about investing and built a successful property portfolio over the years, while raising their family. Now, as they enter a new chapter of life, Kellie talks about their bold decision to travel around Australia with their two boys in a caravan! ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: 1News 19th of August -With the OCR coming down, how far will home loan rates fall?Topic #2: Interest.co.nz 20th of August -House prices continued to tumble in July but that's proving to be good news for buyersTopic #3: Landlords.co.nz 20th of August - From hunted to huntersTopic #4: The Mortgage Mag 20th of August -Mortgage advisers should put greater emphasis on price: ComComTopic #5: Interest.co.nz 19th of Au...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Winter blues over? First-home buyers lead market resurgenceHalf of household income going to the mortgageOCR drops, but may not impact housing too muchBanks slash mortgage rates as further OCR cuts signalledRBNZ says rate cuts should act faster this timeSupport the show*Nothing from this episode should be taken as individual financial advice. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Stuff 31st of July - Tax warning for property flippersTopic #2: 1News 30th of July - Explainer: The changes coming for the process of borrowing moneyTopic #3: RNZ 30th of July - Is a capital gains tax the answer to unaffordable renting?Topic #4: NZ Herald 31st of July -ANZ cuts home loan and business interest ratesTopic #5: RNZ 1st of August -Banks relax borrowing test ratesSupport the Show.*Nothing from this e...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Good Returns 22nd of July - Predictions for OCR cut next monthTopic #2: The Mortgage Mag 23rd of July -Deloitte: shared equity schemes could arrest declining home ownershipTopic #3: Stuff 25th of July - Teenagers buy their own home after years of saving at their supermarket jobsTopic #4: RNZ 24th of July -Rents falling for first time in nearly two years, data showsTopic #5: RNZ 23rd of July -More home loan rate...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: 1News 17th of July - NZ's largest bank cuts home loan rates as inflation dipsTopic #2: NZ Herald 15th of July - Housing: Listings soar, Auckland, Canterbury buck price falls, ASB expects turnaround in late 2024Topic #3: Oneroof 17th of July - Tony Alexander: Why the era of crazy house price rises is overTopic #4: 1News 16th of July -Govt considers rolling back home insulation standardsTopic #5: Kainga Ora 14th ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: The Mortgage Mag 10th of July Expectation of Nov rate cuts prompts record short rate borrowingTopic #2: Stuff 10th of July - Housing changes will make it ‘harder for disabled people to live’, advocate saysTopic #3: Interest.co.nz 9th of July - QV says house hunters are going into hibernation as values continue to fallTopic #4: NZ Herald 8th of July -Lending limits: How they could affect bank mortgage book...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: NZ Herald 4th of July -Government to ‘flood’ cities with more housing by liberalising planning rulesTopic #2: Oneroof 2nd of July - Banks pick date of first interest rate cut - will mortgage pain ease this year?Topic #3: NZ Herald 2nd of July - New building consents take a tumbleTopic #4: The Mortgage Mag 3rd of July -New code brings commonsense to lending - FSFTopic #5: RNZ 2nd of July -Australian, New Z...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Interest.co.nz 27th of June -Trade Me says more rooms in flats are being advertised but fewer people want themTopic #2: NZHerald 26th of June - Another major bank scales back house price forecastTopic #3: NZ Herald 27th of June -How July 1 changes to Auckland Fuel Tax, paid parental leave and the bright-line test could affect you – The Front PageTopic #4: Oneroof 25th June -Works hard, earns good money, s...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Landlords.co.nz 20th of June -Market could be near a tipping point Interest.co.nz 19th of June - New Zealand's biggest rent increases have come in cyclone-affected Gisborne and Hawke's BayRNZ 19th of June -Granny flat change could make home ownership more obtainable, supporters sayTopic #4: Oneroof 20th June -Ex-housing minister: Rare moment of political agreement torpedoed by Christopher LuxonTopic #5: Corelog...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: NZHerald 13th of June -Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped outTopic #2: Newshub 12th of June - Households struggling to save or cope with unexpected bills, Kiwibank report revealsTopic #3:Oneroof 12th of June -Tony Alexander: The return of the housing market slump - who’s to blame?Topic #4: Interest.co.nz 10thof June -Residential building cost inflation dropped to 1.8% in 12 months to May this ye...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: NZHerald 6th of June -Housing market rally stumbles as New Zealand and Auckland prices fallTopic #2: Good Returns 6th of June -Geopolitics aside, investors take long view with buying intentionsTopic #3: NZ Herald 4th of June -High costs push more homeowners to seek homestay students and flatmatesTopic #4: RNZ 2nd of June -Did we have to have the interest rate pain?Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 4th of June- Asking pr...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: NZHerald 29th of May -Census 2023 results: New Zealand’s population growing, diversifying, and ageingTopic #2: Stuff 28th of May -How does your Kiwisaver balance stack up?Topic #3: Good Returns 28th of May-RBNZ pushes go button on DTI restrictionsTopic #4: NZ Herald 29th of May -ASB Housing Confidence: Good time to buy a home? Depends on who you areTopic #5: Oneroof 30th of May- Budget 2024: What the tax cuts m...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Oneroof 22nd of May -First home grant axed: What the Government changes mean for first-time buyersTopic #2: 1News 23rd of May -Record numbers are leaving NZ – but is the grass greener overseas?Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 21st of May-Crown housing agency may have to bid against private housing providers to secure funding for future state homesTopic #4: Good Returns 23rd of May -Good and bad news for home owners fro...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:Topic #1: Landlords.co.nz 15th of May -Sticky market for investors – first home buyers in controlTopic #2: Good Returns 16th of May -ComCom told clawback periods need to be reducedTopic #3: RNZ 13th of May- Rents, fuel and food holding up inflationTopic #4: RNZ 16th of May -Buyers' market? Property resale profits downTopic #5: Stuff 13th of May-$1m home at age 25? Could ‘house-hacking’ work for you? Join OUR NEW EVENT: h...