EP: 864•22 Jan 2022

How To Win At The Tenancy Tribunal – The 3 Step Tribunal Process + Tips To Win | Ep. 864

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss how property investors can win at the Tenancy Tribunal. This includes a walkthrough of the 3-step tenancy process.

We talk through FastTrack resolutions, mediation and then actually going to court.

We also mention our Next Step property investment course, which helps you decide what the right next step in property is for you in 2022.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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How To Win At The Tenancy Tribunal – The 3 Step Tribunal Process + Tips To Win | Ep. 864

About this episode

Everything New and Coming Soon to Christchurch in 2027

He Owns 13 Properties At 80. But Now He's Selling Up. Here's Why [Case Study]

He Bought In The WORST Area In NZ. Here’s What Happened

Never Buy A Property Off The Plans Without Checking This