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Property Apprentice Podcast

Property Apprentice Podcast

By: 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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Episodes
  • Is a GST Hike Coming? And Why Mortgage Rates Are Up Despite OCR Cuts
    Dec 12 2025

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

    Topic #2: RNZ 9th of December - GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?

    Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 11th of December- Average asking prices on Trade Me Property cooled in most regions in November

    Topic #4: RNZ 9th of December - The OCR is down, so why are home loans rising?

    Topic #5: Financial Markets Authority 11th of December - FMA censures Opes for breaching financial advice provider licensee obligations

    A special thanks to Feedspot for naming us as one of the "Top New Zealand Real Estate Podcasts".

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    *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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    18 mins
  • Real Estate Market Update: Why It’s the Best Time to Buy in a Decade
    Dec 5 2025

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    Topic #1: The Mortgage Mag 4th of December - Buyers sitting on the sidelines in best time to buy in a decade

    Topic #2: RNZ 3rd of December - Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather

    Topic #3: Cotality 4th of December- Property values still in a holding pattern

    Topic #4: RNZ 2nd of December - Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes

    Topic #5: RNZ 2nd December - Consumer and business credit demand improves again in October

    A special thanks to Feedspot for naming us as one of the "Top New Zealand Real Estate Podcasts".

    #NZProperty #RealEstateNZ #FirstHomeBuyer #PropertyInvestment #HousingMarket #BuyNow #PropertyApprentice #InvestmentOpportunity #RealEstateTips #FinancialFreedom

    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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    17 mins
  • Rent vs. Buy in 2025: Why “Cheaper Now” Could Cost You More Later
    Dec 3 2025

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    Topic #1: Good Returns 26th of November- OCR Cut: What the RBNZ said

    Topic #2: RNZ 26th of November - Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent?

    Topic #3: TradeMe 28th of November- OCR predictions for 2026 & 2027

    Topic #4: RNZ 26th of November - The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs

    Topic #5: NZ Herald 24th of November - KiwiSaver 12% plan risks backfiring without total pay ban, provider warns

    #PropertyApprentice #NZProperty #RentVsBuy #FirstHomeBuyerNZ #FinancialFreedom #RNZ #PropertyInvestmentNZ #PaulAndDebbieRoberts

    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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    19 mins
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