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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.© 2025 Property Apprentice Podcast Economics Personal Finance
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  • Why Relying on Council Valuations Could Cost You – Property Experts Sound the Alarm
    Jun 12 2025

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    Topic #1: 1News 9th of June -Another big bank cuts home loan interest rates

    Topic #2: RNZ 9th of June -'It would be foolish to be relying on a council valuation' - property experts

    Topic #3: Good Returns 11th of June - ‘Excessive’ security agreements by banks need investigating – lobby group

    Topic #4: Oneroof.co.nz 11th of June - Tony Alexander: Who'll blink first on unrealistic asking prices?

    Topic #5: RNZ 12th of June - The suburbs where house prices are picking up

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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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    19 mins
  • KiwiSaver’s Changing —Let’s Talk About It
    Jun 2 2025

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    In this episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host Debbie Roberts, financial adviser and owner of Property Apprentice, breaks down the latest KiwiSaver changes announced in the government’s May 22nd, 2025 Budget. Whether listeners are saving for their first home, planning for retirement, or simply trying to make sense of the updates, this episode delivers clear and practical insights.

    Here’s what’s covered:

    • 16- and 17-year-olds will now receive employer and government contributions to their KiwiSaver accounts
    • The default employee and employer contribution rate will increase from 3% to 3.5% in 2026, and to 4% by 2028
    • The annual government KiwiSaver top-up will be halved from $521 to $260.72 as of July 1, 2025
    • Individuals earning over $180,000 will no longer receive any government contributions
    • What these changes mean for savers and how they could affect long-term balances
    • Why this is a great time to help teens start contributing to KiwiSaver
    • Tips on how to make the most of what's still available


    Debbie encourages listeners to check out the updated KiwiSaver Calculator at www.sorted.org.nz to assess how the changes might impact their savings goals.

    Whether it's good news for young savers or a wake-up call for high earners, Debbie offers a balanced take on what the new rules mean for Kiwis — and how to adapt.

    🔔 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who has a KiwiSaver account or is thinking of starting one.

    #KiwiSaver #NZBudget2025 #PropertyApprentice #FinancialAdviceNZ #FirstHomeBuyer #RetirementPlanning #DebbieRoberts #SortedNZ #FinancialLiteracyNZ

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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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    6 mins
  • Rate Drop Alert: How the Latest OCR Cut is Pushing Bank Interest Rates Even Lower
    May 30 2025

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    Topic #1: 1News 28th of May -Banks lower interest rates as Reserve Bank cuts OCR again

    Topic #2: RNZ 29th of May - Are credit card rewards schemes worth it?

    Topic #3: Good Returns 28th of May - First home buyers outgun investors again

    Topic #4: Interest.co.nz 29th of May - Residential construction continues to decline in Auckland and still has some way to go before it hits the bottom

    Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 29th of May -ANZ Property Focus Report says ample supply of homes for sale is keeping a lid on prices - expects mortgage rates to bottom out around the end of the year


    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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    16 mins
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