Property Apprentice Podcast
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.
Episodes
269 episodes
Construction Cost Crisis 2026: Survival Tactics for New Builds & Finding Market Bargains
Construction costs are undergoing a systemic reset. As material costs surge due to energy intensive kilns and smelters , investors must move from theory into action. In this episode, Debbie Roberts answers your burning questi...
Aussies Buying in NZ & The $54M Price Reset | NZ Property Insights Ep. 12
Are sellers finally meeting the market? This week, Paul and Debbie Roberts dive into new data showing $54.7 million was cut from New Zealand asking prices in just three months. We look at why the "expectation gap" is closing and what that means...
New Meth Rules are HERE: The 15mcg Threshold Win for Landlords + 2026 Census Secrets | NZ Property Insights Ep. 11
Compared to the latest ANZ and CoreLogic forecasts, this 2026 Census data reveals a much more resilient NZ property market than the headlines suggest. While many are predicting a slow recovery, the ground-level data shows that intensifie...
Sideways Market or Silent Recovery? Regional Booms + The AI Scam Alert
Is the New Zealand property market "stuck," or is it quietly preparing for the next big shift? While global headlines are heavy with oil shocks and geopolitical tension, the ground-level data shows a market holding its nerve—and in some regions...
Is a July Interest Rate Hike Inevitable? + The 19% Petrol Price Surge (The Week in Review)
Stay ahead of the NZ Property Market with this week's deep dive into the economic shifts affecting Property Investment NZ. While national headlines paint a cautionary picture of Real Estate New Zealand, the underlying data ...
Crash or Correction? ANZ’s 2% Warning + Record $903 Rents | NZ Property Insights Ep. 10
Is the New Zealand housing market heading for a total crash, or are we just seeing a temporary hit to confidence? In Episode 10 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts tackle the latest Reserve Bank "hawkish" hold, a ...
The Golden Visa Rush, Auckland's Plan Change 120 & The Quiet South Island Boom
While some commentators are calling the current New Zealand property market slow, we are actually seeing an incredibly exciting window of opportunity. In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts breaks down the localized weal...
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New Build Reality Check, The KiwiSaver Shift & Manufacturing Equity | NZ Property Insights Ep. 9
Are the surging building consent numbers hiding a deeper economic reality? In Episode 9 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack three major shifts in the New Zealand financial landscape.In this episode, Pa...
NZ Housing Update: Hidden Mortgage Payouts, Purchasing Power, & ANZ's 2026 Forecast
Are we really in a flat NZ property market, or are you missing out on hidden bank payouts? In this episode of the Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a fascinating shift in how wealth, property, and debt are m...
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The Wellington Rental Crash? + Fighting Council Flood Maps | NZ Property Insights Ep. 8
Are landlords losing their leverage? In Episode 8 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack a massive divergence in the national rental market, explain how homeowners are fighting back against inaccurate council ...
The $24.8B Truth About Investors + Surviving Negative Equity | NZ Property Insights Ep. 7
Are property investors really just "unproductive speculators"? In Episode 7 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts dismantle this long-standing myth with hard economic data. Plus, they break down the latest REINZ fig...
Best Housing Affordability in a Decade? + The Property Flipping Trap | NZ Property Insights Ep. 6
Is it finally getting easier to buy a house in New Zealand? In Episode 6 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the latest data showing housing affordability is at its best level in nearly a decade. Plus, they...
Why Market Panic Won't Crash NZ Property & Central Otago's Record Rents
Is a volatile global market your best window of local opportunity? In this episode, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice breaks down why you shouldn't let overseas headlines dictate your financial strategy.We explore why top ...
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The February Market Shift, KiwiSaver vs Property, & The "Wear and Tear" Trap | NZ Property Insights Ep. 5
Are we finally seeing a turning point for the New Zealand property market in 2026? In Episode 5 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the latest data, which shows that the potential oversupply of housing is f...
Global Shocks, Auckland's 5-Year Sales High & KiwiSaver Reforms (Week in Review)
Is a flat property market your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a fascinating mix of global tension and local opportunity. While Middle East confl...
1 in 3 Kiwis Have <$500 Saved, Women Left Behind & Flat House Prices (Week in Review)
Is a flat property market actually your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a New Zealand market that is finding its feet, but moving at a glacial pa...
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Retiring at 73? The Superannuation Squeeze & Interest Rate Update | NZ Property Insights Episode 4
In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the stark warnings from the recent New Zealand Economic Forum regarding the future of NZ Superannuation. With an aging population and changing economic da...
Decoding 2026, The Great Bank Switch & Hidden Mortgage Costs Ep. 3
The New Zealand property market is showing signs of life, but the real story lies in the regional data and current mortgage trends. In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the new Cotality Decod...
OCR Holds at 2.25%, ASB's 5% Deposit Hack & Rents Drop (Week in Review)
Is the property market officially shifting gears?In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts unpacks a massive week of contradictory but exciting real estate news. We dive into a sudden surge in tourism a...
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Fixed Rates Surge, Resale Profits Return & Foreign Buyer Rules (Week in Review)
The market is shifting gears—are you keeping up?In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts unpacks the signals that matter most to your wallet. We are seeing a stabilizing market with resale profits ticking up, ...
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Market Stalling or Buying Window? Unemployment Highs vs. Rate Drops (Week in Review)
Is the property market recovering, or is there a sting in the tail?In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts tackles the contradictory headlines facing Kiwi property buyers. We are seeing a classic tug-of-war: ...
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A 28% Capital Gains Tax & The Inflation U-Turn | NZ Property Insights Ep. 2
The start of 2026 hasn't been as quiet as expected. From new tax proposals that have investors on edge to economic data forcing banks to tear up their interest rate forecasts, there is a lot to unpack.In this episode of New Zealand P...
Interest Rates to Rise Mid-Year? + Major Insurance Halt
Is 2026 a "Goldilocks" year for buyers, or is a rate hike trap set for mid-year?In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts (Property Apprentice) cuts through the contradictory headlines. We explore why major ban...
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The Great Debate: Should KiwiSaver Be Made Compulsory?
In this episode, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice discusses the hot topic of whether KiwiSaver should be made compulsory or remain voluntary. With recent media attention and political proposals suggesting a shift toward a m...
NZ Property Insights: New 70sqm Granny Flat Rules Explained & NZ Interest Rate Predictions 2026
As of January 15th, 2026, the rules for building minor dwellings in New Zealand have officially changed. The headlines say "No Consent Needed" for builds under 70sqm, but the fine print says something very different.In this premiere epi...
