Talking Property Development with John Kenel

The laws have changed, but has the culture? National rolled back Labour's hate speech proposals and forced universities to protect free speech. On paper, that looks like a win for democracy.   But freedom on paper doesn't mean much if people are still scared to speak out. Most of us learned to keep quiet during the Ardern era, not because of what was illegal, but because of what felt dangerous to say.   The real question isn't whether you trust this government with speech laws. It's whether you trust any government to decide what's true. And while politicians debate, algorithms still decide who gets heard.   Bad ideas don't disappear when you ban them, they grow in the dark. The only real cure for bad speech is better speech.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

The government says inflation is 4%. Gold says it's 19% per year. Someone's lying, and it's not gold.   Most people think inflation just means prices go up. But there's something much bigger happening, a 300-year-old trick that decides who gets rich and who gets left behind.   When central banks create new money, it doesn't land in your bank account. It goes to governments, banks, and big institutions first. They buy assets before prices rise. By the time that money reaches your wages, everything costs more.   This isn't bad luck or market forces. It's designed this way. And once you understand how money really enters the system, you'll stop blaming yourself and start protecting your wealth.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

In this video, I break down what's really changed these past few years in the property space. The equity gap between asset owners and savers. Why DTI rules protect the system but lock out a generation. And the good news... Supply is finally moving, red tape is being cut, and we're past the housing market bottom.   Co-ownership, townhouses, regional moves... Home ownership in 2026 looks different. The ladder hasn't disappeared, it just changed shape.   Stop waiting for the past to return. Adapt to the market as it is.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/    Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

Some properties will ruin you, not because they're bad, but because they're lemons. I've been buying property since 1997 and I've owned some disasters myself.   Leaky homes, cross lease issues, body corporate nightmares, flood zones, bad orientation - these aren't just minor problems. They're deal breakers that can cost you hundreds of thousands.   In this video, I walk you through the biggest red flags to spot before you buy. From deferred maintenance to unconsented work, these are the traps that catch good people who just want to get on the property ladder.   Take your time. There's always another deal. Don't rush into something that'll cost you for years.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

The government just announced new rules for minor dwellings - granny flats, sleepouts, tiny homes. The ads say 'no consent needed' which sounds like you can just drop a small house in your backyard.   Not quite.... So tune in to find out whats actually happening.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

I'll admit it - I've been carrying anger towards New Zealand for years. It started with the lockdowns, the mandates, the way families were separated and businesses crushed while costs kept ticking. That resentment started bleeding into everything.   But carrying anger like that is toxic. It wears you down and narrows your view. So I made a conscious choice to let it go.   Once I stepped back, I saw what I'd been missing - New Zealand is actually a fantastic place to live. The space, the nature, the simple day-to-day living that people in big cities can only dream of. Most Kiwis are good people just trying to get on with life.   This country is worth fighting for. I'd rather stay and do my bit than walk away angry.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

We've already seen this playbook in New Zealand. Vaccine passes turned your rights into permissions overnight... No jab, no job, no cafe, no life. That technology didn't disappear. It's still there, updating every six months, waiting for the next 'emergency.'   Now they're pushing digital ID as convenience. Faster logins, easier renewals, all your life in one app. But when everything's connected to one system the government controls, convenience becomes control.   In this video, I break down what's really coming... Digital ID linked to your money, your property, your movements. How central bank digital currencies will let them decide what you can buy and where you can spend. And why 'nothing to hide' isn't good enough when the rules keep changing.   Digital tools are useful. Digital obedience is deadly. Stay awake while you still can.   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

I've been a hard asset guy for 30 years, property, productive businesses, real stuff you can't print. Over the last few years, I've been telling anyone who'd listen to look at gold and silver. Now everyone's paying attention.   Gold's up 70% this year, silver's up 150%. That's on top of strong gains last year. Something's definitely happening, but is it hype or something real?   In this video, I break down what's actually driving these moves, plus, the smart way to get exposure without going crazy or falling for tinfoil hat stories.   Stay calm, have a plan, and own real things. That's the game. Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/ Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com

If you're waiting for house prices to crash or interest rates to fall further, you might have already missed the boat. While everyone was waiting for perfect conditions, something big quietly happened in New Zealand that most people didn't even notice.   I've been through three decades of property cycles, and it's always the same story. The best opportunities show up when things still feel uncomfortable.   In this video, I break down what actually shifted in 2025, what I'm seeing right now, and how I think things play out from here. Plus, a hard lesson I learned about putting all your eggs in one basket.   The smart money has quietly started moving.   Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/   Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter to improve your finances: https://newsletter.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/yt   Learn how to become a profitable developer in New Zealand at https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com 

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Final Property Development Club podcast for 2025! Andrew Crosby joins me to wrap up the year and look ahead to what's coming.   We dive deep into the government's new development levies system - how it'll replace development contributions and what it means for developers. Plus, economist Cameron Bagrie's bombshell claim that we're actually overbuilding in New Zealand right now (34,000 consents vs 20,000 homes needed).   Andrew shares his LinkedIn poll results, we cover contractor availability, the two-tier market, and why some suburbs are up 10%+ while townhouses struggle.   Also: Goldman Sachs predicting gold at $5,000, rates caps for councils, and why everything might actually get fixed in 2026.

I've been investing in property since 1997 and developing since the early 2000s. I've seen every boom and bust. Here's my take on where house prices are heading in 2026.   I break down the three key drivers: interest rates, immigration, and confidence, plus what could derail things.   Learn the 17-step development process in 42 short videos with The Property Development Club: https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com

People joke Gen Z will own nothing and be happy. They won’t be happy. If we keep tilting rules toward big corporate landlords, ownership concentrates and everyone else rents.   I’ve built more than 1,000 homes in NZ. Most were made possible by private investors backing real projects. That’s how we actually add supply.   In this video: why private landlords matter, what build-to-rent does and doesn’t solve, how student debt and low wages delay deposits, and what policies and practical steps would put Gen Z back on the ownership path.   Learn the 17-step development process in 42 short videos with The Property Development Club: https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com

Queenstown’s on a different planet: $30m sales, talk of $100m builds, and a wave of $5m+ buyers.   Meanwhile in Auckland you can still find new townhouses around $599k. First-home buyers are 27% of the market. The NZD sits near 0.56 USD, 0.86 AUD, 0.45 CHF. Consents are up, concrete pours are still down. And Auckland’s MDRS flip has blindsided projects.   We cover Queenstown’s ultra-lux market, FHB momentum, investor sentiment, rents easing 3% to $628, Waikato vs Waipa prices, and whether apartments and leasehold stack up. Plus the council red tape that kills confidence.   Learn the 17-step development process in 42 short videos with The Property Development Club: https://thepropertydevelopmentclub.com   Education only, not financial advice. #johnkenel #assuredproperty

If Labour’s CGT lands, rental supply falls, rents rise, and redevelopment grinds to a halt, here’s what to do. John Kenel’s take on Labour’s proposed Capital Gains Tax. No fluff. Practical consequences for landlords, developers and investors. What I cover: • Why Treasury modelling points to roughly a 5% immediate rent rise. • How targeting property only will shrink rental supply and clog redevelopment. • Small business and home-office carveouts that may be lost. • Why local trades and councils lose out when capital leaves for offshore shares. • Practical steps: re-run feasibilities, check ownership, consider timing and restructuring. Learn more at thepropertydevelopmentclub.com. Subscribe for developer-grade insights, not fluff. #johnkenel #assuredproperty #capitalgainstax #propertydevelopment #nzproperty #housing #developers

Builders, investors, and council-watchers: Hon. Tama Potaka, associate Minister for Housing joins John Kenel to tackle housing bottlenecks, consents, infrastructure funding, council (in)efficiency, emergency housing, and the granny-flats policy. They also unpack GST sharing ideas, water entities, and why certainty matters for development. Education only, not financial advice.

Is New Zealand really a safe haven for anxious millionaires—or just political window dressing? In this wide-ranging chat, John Kenel (21 years, 1,000+ homes built) and Darcy dig into: • NZ’s “Active Investor Plus” $5m visa, why demand may be limited, and a fairness take on foreign-buyer levies • Cost-of-living angle: using a levy to fund GST-off-food • Immigration settings vs “tax the rich” politics, and Australia’s Division 296 super tax • What “rich” even means now (and why $2–3m is just middle class housing) • De-globalisation and tariffs, then AI as a deflation engine for small business • Gold + Bitcoin as “sound money” and a hedge against money printing Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:18 NZ as a safe haven, $5m visa, foreign-buyer levy, GST on food 12:23 Immigration settings, Division 296, “what is rich?” 24:21 Tariffs & de-globalisation → AI deflation → Gold & Bitcoin 38:39 Where to find John + course If you’re building, investing, or just trying to protect your savings, this one’s for you. Follow John on TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram  @johnkenel Check out John’s Property Development Club course to learn step-by-step residential development. Disclaimer: This conversation is for education only and is not financial advice.

In this mini podcast episode — just 5 minutes — I chat through what’s really going on in the market right now and why I reckon this could be the perfect time for property developers to get moving. We’ll look at what’s shifting, what it means, and how smart developers can make the most of it. I’ll share a few strategies, a couple of things to watch out for, and hopefully give you a bit of clarity if you’re thinking about your next move. Whether you’ve done a few projects or you’re just starting to look into development, there’s something in here for you.

If you own a modest home, you're now in the firing line. This video exposes why the lefts “Tax the Rich” spin is setting Kiwis against each other while the ultra-wealthy keep buying up more assets.   For more Property, Economics and Political commentary Watch more of my videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKenel   💡 Want to get ahead financially? Check out my free ‘Build It Up’ series on YouTube — a no-fluff financial literacy series for Kiwis who want to build real wealth over time. 👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/g4wvLtxV7wU?si=A0MiIfYMvczqjq82    #johnkenel #assuredproperty #propertyinvestment #developmentstrategy #nzhousing #wealthcreation #nzinvestors #taxtherich #wealthtaxes

If you're feeling stuck, uncertain, or just plain frustrated with where the property market’s heading — this episode will shake you awake. In this action-packed episode of The Property Development Club Podcast, John and Andrew dive deep into: Whether house prices are actually affordable or it’s all smoke and mirrors Why youth unemployment is sitting at a shocking 18% in Auckland The rise of robots like "Flippy" and what it means for young workers The return of investors and where they're quietly buying John Key's call to slash rates by 100 basis points — and why John agrees Council rates, rising power prices, and why inflation is out of your control Bitcoin vs Property: Would you sell your family home for crypto? Why NZ must attract global wealth instead of pushing it away What’s holding back construction — and what could get it moving again It’s blunt, insightful, and full of sharp takes you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a first-home buyer, investor, or just watching from the sidelines — this episode is your cheat sheet for what’s really going on. Watch the full podcast video on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKenel 👉 Ready to learn property development from someone who’s built over 1,000 homes? Visit www.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com for access to John's 17-step course and start today.