Talking Property Development with John Kenel
Episodes
Rent Cap's Wont Work In New Zealand
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The greens have come out with a handful of new plans around property and whilst on the surface they may seem attractive, the reality is very very diff...
Waikato Signed Away $3billion In Water Assets: Whats Actually Happening
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ive got a funny feeling about whats going on... Let me know what you think in the comments Get finance for your property development: https://funding....
New Zealand's Fuel Crisis: Whats Actually Happening
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There seems to be a lot of mixed reporting in terms of whats happening with fuel in New Zealand, so here's everything in one place Get finance for you...
New Zealand's Fuel Crisis: Whats Actually Happening
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There seems to be a lot of mixed reporting in terms of whats happening with fuel in New Zealand, so here's everything in one place Get finance for you...
1970s Stagflation: The Economic Disaster Nobody Expected
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Debt Runs the Modern Economy: The Cantillon Effect
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cantillon Effect explains who benefits first when money gets created, but it doesn't explain when things really went off the rails. For that, you ...
Is Free Speech Gone In New Zealand?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The laws have changed, but has the culture? National rolled back Labour's hate speech proposals and forced universities to protect free speech. On pap...
The Truth About NZ Inflation (how it's rigged against you)
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government says inflation is 4%. Gold says it's 19% per year. Someone's lying, and it's not gold. Most people think inflation just means prices...
Is the Kiwi Dream of Home Ownership Dead in 2026?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I break down what's really changed these past few years in the property space. The equity gap between asset owners and savers. Why DTI ...
Property Red Flags: What Not to Buy in New Zealand
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some properties will ruin you, not because they're bad, but because they're lemons. I've been buying property since 1997 and I've owned some disasters...
BREAKING: NZ Granny Flat Rules Explained (What Actually Changed)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government just announced new rules for minor dwellings - granny flats, sleepouts, tiny homes. The ads say 'no consent needed' which sounds like y...
I'm Angry At New Zealand... But Im Choosing To Stay
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'll admit it - I've been carrying anger towards New Zealand for years. It started with the lockdowns, the mandates, the way families were separated a...
The Truth About Digital ID In New Zealand (and what to do about it)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've already seen this playbook in New Zealand. Vaccine passes turned your rights into permissions overnight... No jab, no job, no cafe, no life. Tha...
Gold & Silver Boom: What's Actually Happening?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I've been a hard asset guy for 30 years, property, productive businesses, real stuff you can't print. Over the last few years, I've been telling anyon...
Gold & Silver Boom: What's Actually Happening?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I've been a hard asset guy for 30 years, property, productive businesses, real stuff you can't print. Over the last few years, I've been telling anyon...
2026 NZ Economic Predictions: Stop Waiting For A Crash
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're waiting for house prices to crash or interest rates to fall further, you might have already missed the boat. While everyone was waiting for ...
NZ's $1.6Trillion Wealth Transfer: What You Need To Know
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free guide to wills, trusts & passing down your wealth properly: https://wealth.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com/ Sign up to my FREE weekly newslett...
NZ Housing Oversupply, Gold Surging & Whats Happening To Developers? with Andrew Crosby
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Final Property Development Club podcast for 2025! Andrew Crosby joins me to wrap up the year and look ahead to what's coming. We dive deep into the...
My 2026 House Price Predictions: The Good, Bad & What to Watch
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been investing in property since 1997 and developing since the early 2000s. I've seen every boom and bust. Here's my take on where house prices a...
New Zealanders Will Own Nothing… Unless You Do This One Thing
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People joke Gen Z will own nothing and be happy. They won’t be happy. If we keep tilting rules toward big corporate landlords, ownership concentrate...
NZ Property Market Update: What We're Seeing Heading Into 2026
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Queenstown’s on a different planet: $30m sales, talk of $100m builds, and a wave of $5m+ buyers. Meanwhile in Auckland you can still find new tow...
Labour’s new CGT will raise rents & jam up the market
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Labour’s CGT lands, rental supply falls, rents rise, and redevelopment grinds to a halt, here’s what to do. John Kenel’s take on Labour’s ...
Less Red Tape, More Homes - MP Tama Potaka on Housing and Infrastructure
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Builders, investors, and council-watchers: Hon. Tama Potaka, associate Minister for Housing joins John Kenel to tackle housing bottlenecks, consents, ...
NZ Safe Haven? $5m Visa, Immigration, AI & Sound Money — with Darcy Ungaro
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is New Zealand really a safe haven for anxious millionaires—or just political window dressing? In this wide-ranging chat, John Kenel (21 years, 1,00...
A Window Opens for Property Developers
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini podcast episode — just 5 minutes — I chat through what’s really going on in the market right now and why I reckon this could be the...
Tax the Rich! $2m = middle class. Stop the nonsense.
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you own a modest home, you're now in the firing line. This video exposes why the lefts “Tax the Rich” spin is setting Kiwis against each other ...
The New Zealand Property Market Just Blinked – Here’s What It Means
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling stuck, uncertain, or just plain frustrated with where the property market’s heading — this episode will shake you awake. In this...
Why Wars & Oil Prices Decide What Your House is Worth
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global politics aren’t just headlines—they’re shaping the cost of living, the price of oil, and even what your house is worth. In this episode, ...
The real story behind NZ’s property market in 2025 — and what developers need to know
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Property 2025: Rising Costs, Stalled Growth… But the Smart Move is Starting Now while headlines focus on falling prices and oversupply, because ...
Is Innovation a Luxury or a Necessity to Keep Developments Moving?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Building Pulse Podcast, host Tim Haycock sits down with seasoned developer John Kenel to explore one of the biggest questions...
The Volatility Game, Granny Flats, and a Council System Gone Rogue
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I cover everything from Trump’s tariff chaos to the Reserve Bank’s drip-feed rate cuts—and why both are killing confidence. I break do...
The Truth About NZ Inflation, House Prices & Wealth in 2025
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, John Kenel breaks down the current state of the New Zealand property market and economy. With inflation still running hot and rents ris...
3D Printing Houses in New Zealand and Housing Market Update
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Property Development Club Podcast, hosts John Kenel and Andrew Crosby sit down with Johnny Gordon of Iconic Construction to exp...
Inside the Build-to-Rent Boom! Simplicity's Shane Brealey on Reshaping New Zealand’s Rental Market
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of the Property Development Club, hosts John Kenel and Andrew Crosby sit down with Shane Brealey, Managing Director of Simp...
How Surveying Can Make or Break Your Property Development
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to avoid the most common mistakes developers make and get ahead in the NZ property game? n this episode of Talking Property Development, John, A...
Townhouse Development Revealed: Williams Corporation’s Blair Chappell Discusses Market Dynamics and Scaling Up
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.thepropertydevelopmentclub.com In this episode, John Kenel and Andrew Crosby host a discussion with Blair Chappell from Williams Corporation. T...
Thriving in a Tough Market: How to Leverage Real Estate Agents for Success
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Kenel takes a deep dive into the current challenges of the New Zealand property market, explaining why—despite economic downtu...
Mastering Property Development Finance with Doug Thomson & Andrew Crosby | Insights for Investors & Developers
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Talking Property Development with John Kenel, we sit down with Doug Thomson from Squirrel and Andrew Crosby to dive into the world ...
Why Developers Are Returning to the NZ Property Market
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this chat, John and Andrew dive into a variety of topics surrounding property development and current market dynamics. They start by exploring the ...
How the Reserve Bank’s Interest Rate Cut Could Effect Your Next Project
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John and Andrew discuss the recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank and its impact on the property market. They delve into topics such as real es...
Development news, Securing finance for developments, reducing house prices, NZ property market.
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, John and Andrew discuss various topics including development news, securing financing for developments, reducing house prices...
Episode 3: News, View, BTRs, DTIs, LVRs, Economy & Market, Jason's development and a book review!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Andrew discuss various topics related to property development and investment. They talk about the current state of the prope...
Episode 2: Andrew Crosby, Jason's Development, Council the Enemy, The Property Development Club
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Property Enthusiasts! I'm John Kenel, a seasoned property developer and investor with 27 years of experience. In this episode I talk to expert g...
Navigating Challenges in the New Zealand Rental Market
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I start by introducing myself, John Kenel, a Property Developer and Investor with 20 years experience in residential property development in New Zeala...