Mark interviews Michael Yardney from Australia, a successful property investor and property developer and director of Metropole Property Investment Strategists. He leads a team of property professionals who help their clients create wealth through property investment. Over the years the team at Metropole have been involved in over 2 Billion Dollars worth of property transactions creating wealth for their clients.

They discuss:

• Michael's personal history of how he started
• How he runs his company, buyer's agency, blogs etc.
• His motivation to be successful and to leave something for his family.
• Educating investors through Podcasts and Blogs.
• The importance of the property cycle. 
• The Australian banks and government control on investors buying more property. 
• The Reserve Bank
• LVR Rules and lending
• Foreign investors VS Australian and NZ investors
• Many people learn what not to do and it takes time to build your investment portfolio

Mark interviews Ashley Church, Chief Executive Property Institute of New Zealand.The Property Institute is a recognised and respected organisation which maintains ethical and industry standards. They offer a range of services for property professionals; including Continuing Development, research, information, publications and online resources. A valuable wealth of knowledge to all of those in the property market. 

They discuss: 

• Have things changed months after the new coalition Government has been running NZ?
• What are the statistics around New Zealand?
• Sales
• Tenanted Properties
• How many overseas buyers are actually buying property?
• Interest rates and the market moving forward?

Mark interviews Royce Timms from No Doubt Inspections. Royce is an experienced property inspector with 38 years’ experience in the Building Industry. He is a qualified Carpenter and is experienced in all aspects of construction.

Mark and Royce discuss:

• The importance of building reports
• What to look out for when viewing a property
• Does a beautifully presented house mean no problems?
• Meth testing Follow up on building reports
• The benefits of having a building report

www.nodoubtinspections.co.nz

Labour Housing Minister, Phil Twyford interviewed at the property leaders event May 27th 2018

This Podcast/Video is taken from the Gilligan Rowe and Associates Leader Event held in Auckland on 27 May 2018.

Matthew Gilligan poses some tough questions to Housing Minister, Phil Twyford, in relation to how Government changes are affecting property investors. They discuss KiwiBuild, red tape and costs surrounding resource consents, the foreign buyer ban, tax loss ringfencing, capital gains tax, and anti-investor sentiment.

Mark talks to specialist property accountant, Matthew Gilligan, the managing director of Gilligan Rowe and Associates (GRA). They talk about an upcoming event - Property Leaders One Day Event. Matthew also shares his expertise on:

• The property cycle
• Explains "The Ripple Effect"
• Changes in the Government affecting housing market
• What you will learn attending the Property Leaders One Day Event

To book tickets and to find out more www.gra.co.nz; which experts will be speaking at the Property Leaders One Day Event - Sunday 27th of May 2018

Episode 81: Kim Neville

Mark Honeybone interviews Kim Neville from Heat Pump Services. Kim has been in the industry for 20 years and uses his experience to explain how to take advantages of using a heat pump and what you should look for when investing in a heat pump.

If you're a property investor conscious of the new healthy homes policies coming in, you should take a listen to Kim and Mark about the benefits of investing in a heat pump.

Visit Heat Pump Services' website: http://heatpumpservices.co.nz/home.aspx

One of the things PVRE is proud of is that almost all of our staff are active investors or developers, so in this episode Mark interviews Hamish and Jess, two Auckland team members of Property Ventures Real Estate (PVRE). They talk about why they're working in the PVRE team and how they come about working here. Hamish and Jess also discuss what they're currently up to in the market. They also give away a few hints for sellers and buyers! Have a listen, we're sure you'll enjoy this week's podcast!

How Will The New Government Relate to Property Investors?

In this episode we speak with Andrew King, the head of the New Zealand Property Investors Federation.

Andrew is the head of the NZPIF and is a most important man for all Property Investors in New Zealand being the liaison between Property Investors in NZ and the Government.    In this fascinating interview we discuss the first impressions and insight with working with the new Government and discuss some of the most important potential policy changes that may effect Property Investors in 2018 and beyond.

Andrew has been investing since the 1980's and his experience and insights are valuable for anyone that watchers or listens this Interview.

Mark answers four questions submitted by various people for his advice for the Ask Mark series. This is the first and we will run this competition on our Facebook page every month. The spot prize for the question this month received a 2 night stay for the winner and a person of their choice, in one of the following Ramada Hotels:

• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Queenstown

The next Ask Mark giveaway will be in February 2017. Thank you to everyone who submitted their question to Mark. If you would like Mark's advice or ask a question feel free to email him on askmark@propertyventures. co.nz 

​Mark talks with Claire Wilson from A1 Property Managers in Christchurch. Claire is a property investor herself and was recently Vice President of the Christchurch Property Investors Association. She talks to Mark about different strategies she has done in her own property portfolio. 

They discuss:

• Christchurch Property Market
• Christchurch Rental Market
• Opportunities in Christchurch
• Student Accomodation 
• Minor Dwellings