The Mortgage Maze: How To Avoid Clawbacks … and Hidden Costs of Mortgages | Ep. 1447

In this episode, we discuss the truth about commercial property investment yields. This includes what a good yield is in commercial property in 2025. We also discuss which commercial properties tend to have better yields and which locations in New Zealand tend to have higher yields and lower vacancy rates. That way property investors can get a better sense of the commercial property market.

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In this episode, we discuss the Cashflow Keep Up strategy. This is the idea that property investors need to continually increase their rent (in small amounts) to keep up with the market. We discuss how to use this strategy, how to raise your rent as a property investor, and how to figure out what the market rent for your property is.

Want to quickly calculate your investment property's cashflow? Use our cashflow calculator to find out.

In this episode, we discuss private sales and what it takes to sell your property yourself. We talk through the pros and cons of private sales. This includes whether it is worth looking into it to save $25,000+ in real estate agent commission fees. That way property investors and homeowners can get a sense of whether selling their home privately is the right move for them.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

In this episode, we discuss how banks decide whether to give you a mortgage (or not). This includes the 3 tests banks run before they'll approve your mortgage. And the strategies that property investors can use to get the bank to lend them more money. Property investors and homeowners can use this information to borrow more and get that next investment property.

Looking to calculate and compare your mortgage repayment options? Use our mortgage calculator to find out your potential monthly payments.