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: ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are we in a recovery or a price crash? In this week's episode, we tackle the mixed signals hitting the New Zealand market. BNZ economists are telling us "don't stop believin'" as business confidence hits multi-year highs, yet Trade Me data show...

Is the "Buyer's Market" finally here? In this first episode of 2026, we break down a massive week for New Zealand real estate. The data is in: December stock levels have hit a 10-year high, giving buyers more choice than we've see...

Topic #1:  Stuff 10th of December - Capital crunch: Central Wellington now has the cheapest property in the country

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Is a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) actually on the horizon for New Zealand property investors? 🏠🤔Paul's tackling the conversation arising from the recent Labour Party conference and answering the big question many of you have been asking: Wha...

Topic #1:  NZ Herald 19th of November- Capital gains tax wouldn’t have raised much in recent y...

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Topic #1:  Oneroof 29th of October-Capital gains tax fallout: ‘House prices are not going to fall another 20%’

Topic #1:  RNZ 15th of October- Consider tax breaks for KiwiSaver, international report say

Topic #1:  RNZ 21st of October- Landlords respond to research criticism on occupancy limits<...

Topic #1:  NZ Herald 25th of September- First-home buyers’ 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit<...

Topic #1:  Good Returns 17th of September- Why some mortgage advisers say splitting is good when...

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...

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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 t...

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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 Rober...