Why Relying on Council Valuations Could Cost You – Property Experts Sound the Alarm
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: 1News 9th of June -Another big bank cuts home loan interest ratesTopic #2: RNZ 9th of June -'It would be foolish to be relying on a council valuation' - property expertsTopic #3: Good Returns 11th of June - ‘Excessive’ security agreements by banks need investigating – lobby groupTopic #4: Oneroof.co.nz 11th of June - Tony Alexander: Who'll blink first on unrealistic asking prices?Topic #5: RNZ 12th of June - The suburbs where house prices are picking upSupport the show*Nothing from this episode should be taken as individual financial advice. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.
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KiwiSaver’s Changing —Let’s Talk About It
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.In this episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host Debbie Roberts, financial adviser and owner of Property Apprentice, breaks down the latest KiwiSaver changes announced in the government’s May 22nd, 2025 Budget. Whether listeners are saving for their first home, planning for retirement, or simply trying to make sense of the updates, this episode delivers clear and practical insights.Here’s what’s covered:16- and 17-year-olds will now receive employer and government contributions to their KiwiSaver accountsThe default employee and employer contribution rate will increase from 3% to 3.5% in 2026, and to 4% by 2028The annual government KiwiSaver top-up will be halved from $521 to $260.72 as of July 1, 2025Individuals earning over $180,000 will no longer receive any government contributionsWhat these changes mean for savers and how they could affect long-term balancesWhy this is a great time to help teens start contributing to KiwiSaverTips on how to make the most of what's still availableDebbie encourages listeners to check out the updated KiwiSaver Calculator at www.sorted.org.nz to assess how the changes might impact their savings goals.Whether it's good news for young savers or a wake-up call for high earners, Debbie offers a balanced take on what the new rules mean for Kiwis — and how to adapt.🔔 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who has a KiwiSaver account or is thinking of starting one.#KiwiSaver #NZBudget2025 #PropertyApprentice #FinancialAdviceNZ #FirstHomeBuyer #RetirementPlanning #DebbieRoberts #SortedNZ #FinancialLiteracyNZSupport the show*Nothing from this episode should be taken as individual financial advice. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.
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Rate Drop Alert: How the Latest OCR Cut is Pushing Bank Interest Rates Even Lower
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: 1News 28th of May -Banks lower interest rates as Reserve Bank cuts OCR againTopic #2: RNZ 29th of May - Are credit card rewards schemes worth it?Topic #3: Good Returns 28th of May - First home buyers outgun investors againTopic #4: Interest.co.nz 29th of May - Residential construction continues to decline in Auckland and still has some way to go before it hits the bottomTopic #5: Interest.co.nz 29th of May -ANZ Property Focus Report says ample supply of homes for sale is keeping a lid on prices - expects mortgage rates to bottom out around the end of the yearSupport the show*Nothing from this episode should be taken as individual financial advice. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.
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Social Housing Waitlist Grows: No Emergency Homes + KiwiSaver Contribution Changes
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: NZ Herald 20th of May -Auckland Council to release new property valuations in early JuneTopic #2: Oneroof 22nd of May - 'Pretty bad at the moment': Wait times for home loan approvals have blown out, say brokersTopic #3: Good Returns 21st of May - Hawks, doves and KiwisTopic #4: Good Returns 22nd of May - KiwiSaver contribution rates to increase; Cuts to Govt contributionTopic #5: RNZ 22nd of May -The social housing waitlist: Woman told no emergency homes available at allSupport the show*Nothing from this episode should be taken as individual financial advice. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.
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Why Selling Your Home Within 3 Years Could Hurt Your Wallet
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: RNZ 13th of May - Lull in property values present home buyers 'rare opportunity'Topic #2: Stuff 15th of May - People selling their home within three years could be facing a loss, new report findsTopic #3: Interest.co.nz 15th of May - Housing sales and selling prices both edged lower in April, with REINZ saying buyers are being pickyTopic #4: RNZ 15th of May - Falling interest saving home loan borrowers $2.2b, bank saysTopic #5: Oneroof 14th of May -Tony Alexander: Reasons to be cheerful - but don’t expect a boom anytime soonSupport the show*Nothing from this episode should be taken as individual financial advice. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.
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