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Author: Debbie & Paul Roberts
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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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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Oneroof 29th of October-Capital gains tax fallout: ‘House prices are not going to fall another 20%’  Topic #2: Good Returns 28th of October - Bets are on for OCR to fall even further  Topic #3:  Stuff 30th of October- Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all  Topic #4: 1News 30th of October - New granny flat rules could put rates up, economist says    #PropertyInvestment #NZPropertyMarket #PropertyNews #...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  RNZ 15th of October- Consider tax breaks for KiwiSaver, international report say  Topic #2: NZ Financial Adviser 16th of October - Economists welcome RBNZ's cautious LVR easing amid housing restraint  Topic #3: Good Returns 14th of October - First home buyers take advantage of soft housing market  Topic #4: 1News 13th of October- Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts  Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 25th of October -Resid...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  RNZ 21st of October- Landlords respond to research criticism on occupancy limits Topic #2: 1News 23rd of October - Exemption allowing granny flats to be built consent-free passes into law Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 22nd of October - Trade Me Property says the balance of power between tenants and landlords is shifting in tenants' favour Topic #4: NZ Herald 22nd of October- Why you might need $1m to retire in a big city Topic #5: Stuf...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  NZ Herald 25th of September- First-home buyers’ 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit Topic #2: Oneroof.co.nz 24th of September - Tony Alexander: Why rents are falling and what it means for landlords and tenants Topic #3: RNZ 25th of September - International students join growing number of rough sleepers in Auckland, advocate says Topic #4: 1News 25th of September - Is it worth fixing your home loan for longer? Topic #5: NZ...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Good Returns 17th of September- Why some mortgage advisers say splitting is good when interest rates are low Topic #2: Stuff 16th of September - Spring house hunting season is here: Everything you need to get your home ready to sell Topic #3: NZ Adviser 16th of September - Otago tops rental market with record weekly rent Topic #4: The Mortgage Mag 18th of September - Predictions for big OCR drop next month      &nbs...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this episode, we're diving into the latest and most significant news for the New Zealand property market. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has just revealed that its tax investigations into property investors and developers are paying off—BIG TIME! 💰  We break down the shocking numbers from a recent Business Desk article, including a staggering $228 million in undeclared income discovered in just one financial year. This is a massive 46% in...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Good Returns 9th of September- Slumping house prices good news for first home buyers  Topic #2: RNZ 9th of September - Wellington house prices slump 30 percent from peak, QV says  Topic #3: TradeMe 9th of September - House prices up for the first time in over a year  Topic #4: The Mortgage Mag 11th of September - Keeping a lid on house prices – housing supply outpaces population growth  Topic #5: NZ Adviser 10th of September - Kiw...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Good Returns 2nd of September- Mortgage defaults improve while lending rises Topic #2: Stuff 2nd of September - Housing is no longer NZ's economic heroin. Now what? Topic #3: The Post 1st of September - Zero growth year: ANZ predicts no house price growth for 2025 Topic #4: Stuff 2nd of September - ‘Safe haven’: Wealthy Americans flock to buy their way into NZ Topic #5: Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 1st of September - ...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Will New Zealand’s economy really outperform Australia over the next few years? And what does this mean for property investors and first-home buyers?  In this episode, Paul from Property Apprentice breaks down: Why Westpac expects NZ to outpace Australia economically How OCR cuts and affordability improvements are creating a unique buying window Why Sydney’s $1.7M median price makes NZ property look affordable What the next 6–12 months could mean...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Oneroof 11th of August - Has NZ finally solved its housing crisis? Ten years after soaring prices triggered nationwide panic  Topic #2: Good Results 13th of August - Gloomy home ownership results  Topic #3: RNZ 14th of August - More people making losses when selling their homes  Topic #4: 1News 13th of August - Warning after real estate agents caught altering sale agreements  Topic #5: RNZ 13th of August - Living apart together or...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Good Returns 29th of July - Flatter prices in a well- balanced market Topic #2: Stuff 7th of August - Auckland house price average falls below $1m for first time in nearly a year, Trade Me report says Topic #3: RNZ 5th of August - Here's what unemployment data means for your home loan Topic #4: Oneroof 6th of August - Tony Alexander: Banks aren’t cutting rates because sunny days are around the corner Topic #5: Stuff 6th of August ...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Are you feeling stuck while waiting for your property equity to grow? You’re not alone—but the good news is, this can actually be one of the most powerful times in your investing journey.  In this bonus episode, Debbie Roberts—Financial Adviser and Co-Founder of Property Apprentice—shares five smart and practical strategies you can use right now to set yourself up for success while you're in the holding phase. Whether you’re waiting for equi...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  Good Returns 29th of July - Flatter prices in a well- balanced market Topic #2: RNZ 29th of July - New Zealanders urged to break up with property Topic #3: New Zealand Adviser 29th of July - NZ property market: Sales volumes rise but buyers still hold the cards Topic #4: Realestate.co.nz 28th of July - Home run: Prices of homes in NZ outpace apartments by more than double Topic #5: Stuff 30th of July - Mortgage switching has hit a...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  RNZ 24th of July -Rents fall for first time since 2009 Topic  #2: Good Returns 23rd of July -Record number of deals being done by first home buyers Topic #3: Eite Agent 23rd of July -NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price Topic #4: Good Returns 22nd of July -Green light burning brightly for August interest rate cut Topic #5: 'Topping up $300 a week': How much money do property investors actually make? Regis...
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 r...
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 hooks Topic #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 downturn Topic #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 th...
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 ...
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 OCR Topic #2: NZ Adviser 8th of July -NZ housing market dips as buyers gain leverage Topic #3: RNZ 9th of July - No climate change buy-outs in future, expert group tells government Topic #4: Realestate.co.nz 9th of July -The New Zealand Property Report Good news for renters as national rental price falls for another month Topic #5: RNZ 8th of Jul...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1:  1News 3rd of July - Average NZ property value sees 'modest' uptick in June Topic #2: Good Returns 1st of July -Service agreements could help banks’ processing timeframes Topic #3: The Mortgage Mag 2nd of July - Little growth for the rest of this year expected Topic #4: RNZ 3rd of July - Consumer spending on the rise Topic #5: Realestate.co.nz 3rd of July - Oops, I bought a house! Register to our free online "How to Succeed with Pr...
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, Debbie Roberts breaks down the top challenges that landlords face in New Zealand—and, more importantly, how to solve them.  Whether you're a first-time landlord or a seasoned property investor, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert advice to help you:    Prevent rent arrears and late paymentsChoose the right tenants using background, credit, and tribunal checksMaintain your ...






















