Welcome to part two of an interview with JB from Squirrel Mortgages. We have a great interview lined up for you this week.

In this show you will hear from John about:

1. An upcoming policy change from the Reserve Bank that will impact investors with more than 5 tenancies and what this means.
2. What happened to the second and third tier lenders and how do they operate.
3. A bit about private lenders and an example where an investor did exceptionally well using private lending to make a deal work.
4. What impact John has seen from the LVR increases on the traders.
5. John's take on what has forced property prices to rise so sharply in Auckland.
6. What New Zealand resident Chinese buyers are investing in so heavily in a market that has already risen.
7. Where does John get his news from to stay current.
8. What strategies does John recommend to new investors to get ahead in property.
9. Where does John see the Auckland market going (and why)

Happy listening!

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Disclaimer: Property Ventures Real Estate Limited is a Licensed Agent under the REAA 2008. The New Zealand Property Podcast does not purport to be comprehensive nor to provide specific advice. Any opinions expressed in this podcast may not match the opinion of Property Ventures Real Estate. No person should act in reliance on any statement made within this podcast without first obtaining professional advice.

Part two of a massive interview with John Bolton from Squirrel Mortgages

Welcome to part two of an interview with JB from Squirrel Mortgages. We have a great interview lined up for you this week.

In this show you will hear from John about:

1. An upcoming policy change from the Reserve Bank that will impact investors with more than 5 tenancies and what this means.

2. What happened to the second and third tier lenders and how do they operate.

3. A bit about private lenders and an example where an investor did exceptionally well using private lending to make a deal work.

4. What impact John has seen from the LVR increases on the traders.

5. John's take on what has forced property prices to rise so sharply in Auckland.

6. What New Zealand resident Chinese buyers are investing in so heavily in a market that has already risen.

7. Where does John get his news from to stay current.

8. What strategies does John recommend to new investors to get ahead in property. 

9. Where does John see the Auckland market going (and why)

There is tons in there for everybody to listen to, enjoy the show.

This week and next we speak with John Bolton, a very successful property investor and the founder of Squirrel Mortgages, a popular mortgage brokerage in Auckland.

We dive straight into the big question going on in New Zealand right now, what's happing with the OCR and what does that mean for everybody's mortgages?

John's answers may surprise (and relieve) a lot of listeners and it's definitely worth learning more about how the OCR and reserve bank works.

We also talk a bit about what it's like dealing with a mortgage broker vs going directly to the bank, why the banks ask for a higher deposit for properties with more than three incomes. 

Happy listening!

To get episodes direct to your device of choice, follow us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify.

Disclaimer: Property Ventures Real Estate Limited is a Licensed Agent under the REAA 2008. The New Zealand Property Podcast does not purport to be comprehensive nor to provide specific advice. Any opinions expressed in this podcast may not match the opinion of Property Ventures Real Estate. No person should act in reliance on any statement made within this podcast without first obtaining professional advice.

What's going on with the OCR and the world of mortgages with John Bolton

Welcome to episode 11 of the New Zealand Property Podcast. 

This week and next we speak with John Bolton, a very successful property investor and the founder of Squirrel Mortgages, a popular mortgage brokerage in Auckland.

We dive straight into the big question going on in New Zealand right now, what's happing with the OCR and what does that mean for everybody's mortgages?

John's answers may surprise (and relieve) a lot of listeners and it's definitely worth learning more about how the OCR and reserve bank works.

We also talk a bit about what it's like dealing with a mortgage broker vs going directly to the bank, why the banks ask for a higher deposit for properties with more than three incomes. 

Enjoy the show!

In the second episode with Mark Revis and Craig Pickett we get a behind the scenes look at how to plan and get approval for large property developments. The nuggets on engaging the vendor in the due diligence process alone make this episode worth listening to. 

In the second half of the show the guys discuss the Madras St apartments, in particular:

1. How they are focusing on investors and what they did to make the units top investments.
2. The location of the site and why they think the area will take off as the rebuild continues.

The down-to-earth manner of our guests and the fact that they're investors making a product for investors makes the whole interview flow really well.

Happy listening!

To get episodes direct to your device of choice, follow us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify.

Disclaimer: Property Ventures Real Estate Limited is a Licensed Agent under the REAA 2008. The New Zealand Property Podcast does not purport to be comprehensive nor to provide specific advice. Any opinions expressed in this podcast may not match the opinion of Property Ventures Real Estate. No person should act in reliance on any statement made within this podcast without first obtaining professional advice.

How the pro's manage due diligence and council approvals, also more about an investment opportunity in Christchurch

In the second episode with Mark Revis and Craig Pickett we get a behind the scenes look at how to plan and get approval for large property developments. The nuggets on engaging the vendor in the due diligence process alone make this episode worth listening to. 

In the second half of the show the guys discuss the Madras St apartments, in particular:

1. How they are focusing on investors and what they did to make the units top investments. 

2. The location of the site and why they think the area will take off as the rebuild continues.

The down-to-earth manner of our guests and the fact that they're investors making a product for investors makes the whole interview flow really well. Enjoy the show. 

We're back with another 2-part series this week and we have Mark Revis and Craig Picket of Four Avenues Property Group in Christchurch. 

In Part One we dive into how the recovery is going in Christchurch and where Mark and Craig, both staunch Canterbury locals, see the future of the city is headed.  

Mark Revis is a well known property speaker and in the last 1/3 of the interview he speaks about the #1 piece of advice he gives to investors at any experience level.

Happy listening!

To get episodes direct to your device of choice, follow us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify.

Disclaimer: Property Ventures Real Estate Limited is a Licensed Agent under the REAA 2008. The New Zealand Property Podcast does not purport to be comprehensive nor to provide specific advice. Any opinions expressed in this podcast may not match the opinion of Property Ventures Real Estate. No person should act in reliance on any statement made within this podcast without first obtaining professional advice.

The Christchurch Property Market and More with Mark Revis and Craig Pickett Part 1

We're back with another 2-part series this week and we have Mark Revis and Craig Picket of Four Avenues Property Group in Christchurch. 

In Part One we dive into how the recovery is going in Christchurch and where Mark and Craig, both staunch Canterbury locals, see the future of the city is headed.  

Mark Revis is a well known property speaker and in the last 1/3 of the interview he speaks about the #1 piece of advice he gives to investors at any experience level.

Enjoy the show and we'll be back next week with part 2.

Welcome back for part 2 of the interview with Matt Gilligan.

This is a continuation of episode 7 and if you haven't listened to that interview we suggest you start there.  

In the second half of this interview you are going to hear Matt's take on:

1. Why he suggests people buy and hold instead of "flip"
2. How to set up your structures up if you do trade (cont'd from part one) so any loss works for you.
3. GST rules that any investor MUST know
4. Rent-to-buy & lease options
5. Why Matt is buying right now
6. How to structure a Due Diligence clause in a S&P agreement
7. Why Matt thinks the main centre markets in New Zealand - Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch - are a great place to invest and why Auckland is set to maintain a strong market over the next several years.

Happy listening!

To get episodes direct to your device of choice, follow us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify.

Disclaimer: Property Ventures Real Estate Limited is a Licensed Agent under the REAA 2008. The New Zealand Property Podcast does not purport to be comprehensive nor to provide specific advice. Any opinions expressed in this podcast may not match the opinion of Property Ventures Real Estate. No person should act in reliance on any statement made within this podcast without first obtaining professional advice.

Strategy, Structures, GST, Distressed Sellers, Due Diligence and Where to Invest

Welcome back for part 2 of the interview with Matt Gilligan.

This is a continuation of episode 7 and if you haven't listened to that interview we suggest you start there.  

In the second half of this interview you are going to hear Matt's take on:

a) Why he suggest people buy and hold instead of "flip"

b) How to set up your structures up if you do trade (cont'd from part one) so any loss works for you.

c) GST rules that ANY investor MUST know 

d) Rent-to-buy and lease options

e) Why Matt is buying right now

f) How to structure a Due Diligence clause in a S&P agreement

f) Why Matt things the main centre markets in New Zealand - Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch - are a great place to invest and why Auckland is set to maintain a strong market over the next several years.