The $300 Question: Are NZ Property Investors Really Making Money?
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: RNZ 24th of July -Rents fall for first time since 2009Topic #2: Good Returns 23rd of July -Record number of deals being done by first home buyersTopic #3: Eite Agent 23rd of July -NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on priceTopic #4: Good Returns 22nd of July -Green light burning brightly for August interest rate cutTopic #5: 'Topping up $300 a week': How much money do property investors actually make?Register to you free online "How to Succeed with Property Investing" Events: https://www.propertyapprentice.co.nz/auckland-events/Support 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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Aging Population & NZ Property: What It Means for House Prices, Interest Rates & Your Retirement
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Welcome to another bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, hosted by Debbie Roberts, financial adviser and co-founder of Property Apprentice. In this episode, Debbie unpacks how New Zealand’s aging population is reshaping the future of property investment, interest rates, housing supply, and banking services. What happens to house prices as more Kiwis reach retirement age? Will there be an oversupply of large homes in aging regions? How could long-term interest rates shift due to demographic trends? What are the implications for retirement planning, reverse mortgages, and rental demand? We’ll also dive into insights from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), Stats NZ, and the New Zealand Treasury, highlighting potential risks and opportunities for investors—especially with the median age projected to rise to over 45 by 2050. Whether you're a property investor, a future retiree, or a Gen Z planning ahead, this episode offers crucial takeaways: Why smaller, single-level, low-maintenance homes are becoming more attractiveHow shrinking working-age populations affect NZ Superannuation sustainabilityWhat changes banks may make in response to higher deposits and fewer mortgagesTips for adapting your investment strategy in a changing economic environmentRegister for our FREE event: "How to Succeed With Property Investing" 👉 https://www.propertyapprentice.co.nz Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode with anyone planning for retirement or exploring property investment in New Zealand.Support 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 Are Property Investors Coming Back And Should You Pay an Agent to Sell Your Home?
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: Oneroof 15th of July - Homeowners taking out low-interest green loans warned on break fees and rate hooksTopic #2: RNZ 15th of July -Is it worth paying a real estate agent to sell your house?Topic #3: 1News 17th of July - Apprentices dropped as builders struggle with downturnTopic #4: RNZ 15th of July -The return of the property investor - but why?Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 15th of July - New Zealand should ‘destroy’ the idea that the economy is linked to house price growthRegister to you free online "How to Succeed with Property Investing" Events: https://www.propertyapprentice.co.nz/auckland-events/Support 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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Are You a Criminal Just for Selling Your Home? Big Changes to AML Rules in NZ
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.In this bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host Debbie Roberts breaks down a major change in New Zealand’s property regulations that could significantly ease the burden for families using trusts. The New Zealand government has announced key updates to anti-money laundering (AML) rules, aiming to reduce excessive compliance requirements for “low-risk” property transactions involving family trusts. This move is set to simplify the often complex and intrusive checks that everyday Kiwis have faced when selling a home held in a trust. 🔍 In this episode, Debbie explores: Why property owners in trusts have felt unfairly targeted by AML checksThe new simplified due diligence requirements for low-risk transactionsReactions from experts, including REINZ, property lawyers, and industry advocatesThe remaining gray areas, and why clear implementation guidelines are crucialConcerns raised about criminal misuse of real estate and the need for balanceWhile the reforms have been welcomed as a step in the right direction, the success of this policy will rely heavily on how clearly and effectively it is implemented. This episode is a must-listen for homeowners, real estate professionals, and anyone with an interest in property investment or trust structures in New Zealand. ✅ Subscribe to the Property Apprentice Podcast and share this episode with anyone who may benefit from these updates. Staying informed is key to making smart financial decisions. 🎧 Catch more insights in future episodes as the team continues to break down property news that matters. #AML #FamilyTrusts #NZProperty #RealEstateNZ #PropertyInvestment #DebbieRoberts #PropertyApprenticePodcast #FinancialFreedom #NZHousing Support 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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RBNZ Holds OCR as Market Shifts: Has the Mortgage Rate Bottom Arrived?
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Topic #1: The Mortgage Mag 9th of July - Mortgage rates may have bottomed already as RBNZ holds OCRTopic #2: NZ Adviser 8th of July -NZ housing market dips as buyers gain leverageTopic #3: RNZ 9th of July - No climate change buy-outs in future, expert group tells governmentTopic #4: Realestate.co.nz 9th of July -The New Zealand Property Report Good news for renters as national rental price falls for another monthTopic #5: RNZ 8th of July - Government to loosen rules for selling homes in trustsSupport 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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