The OneRoof Radio Show

Campbell Dunoon: Is a conditional offer ruining your house-buying chances?

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's pretty common these days when buying a house to throw in a couple conditions with your offer.  You're going to want a building report, your ...

Mike Atkinson: Red flags tenants and landlords miss

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who hasn't at some stage in their life been a landlord or tenant? For many people, it's the first time they have to think about contracts and legal ob...

Nichole Lewis: Townhouses are a bad investment

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New builds and townhouses alike have become the best option for first home buyers looking to get into the market.  Townhouses offer a lower-cost ...

Mark Harris: Is this the end of mum and dad investors?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mum and dad investors are pulling out of the property market.  The housing market is shifting to focus on the needs of your everyday owner-occupi...

Peter Norris: The questions to ask before you declare yourself the bank of mum and dad

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're declaring yourself as the bank of mum and dad, you'll need to have some conversations with your children about what they can afford - and wh...

Martin Cooper: Westpac picks 6 OCR hikes

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac's economists are picking 6 consecutive OCR hikes from December - they're forecasting that it will hit 4% by the end of next year.  The OC...

Ed McKnight: Finding the right agent for you

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Those in the market to buy a new home either know or will learn very quickly, that an agent is essential in the process.  Sure, we can search age...

Bryan Thomson: "Fast, simple way" of working out the property market

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's biggest bank, ANZ, has downgraded its forecast for property prices this year.  It says its previous forecast of 5% is looking unrea...

Andrew Nicols: How old is too old to invest in property?

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Normally when property comes up in discussion, it's focused on the plight of the youngsters who are fighting to get on to the property ladder. But tod...

Nichole Lewis: No-consent granny flats are in, but should you get one?

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The no-consent granny flat law changes came in this week.  That means you can build an up-to-70sqm dwelling in your backyard without having to as...

Ed McKnight: Has property investment fundamentally changed?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From tax changes to interest rates to regulation changes, there's an ever growing list of reasons for kiwis to be a bit more hesitant to invest in pro...

Mike Atkinson: Pets won't destroy your rental

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not even two years ago, we were comparing our rent increases to those of places like Singapore and New York City. But today, many parts of the country...

Mark Harris: The revolution of the Kiwi dream

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For as long as most of us will be able to remember, the Kiwi dream has meant a 3 or 4 bed home with a deck out the back and just enough grass to need ...

Martin Cooper: How do you decide on the method of sale?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most important decisions a homeowner will make when putting their property on the market - choosing the your method of sale. You've go...

David Grubb: What makes a property a liability?

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Banking and Valuation Risk at Valocity, David Grubb, joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof radio show. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener f...

Nichole Lewis: Getting your property market ready

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're ready to sell our getting your final bits in order to get your property on the market.  You don't have the time nor energy to give the who...

Bryan Thomson: Don't let property policies stop you from buying

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of uncertainty around the property market at the moment.  In the past decade alone, we've seen the introduction of the brightline t...

Debbie Roberts: CGT wouldn't be the end of the world

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour has introduced their Capital Gains Tax policy after it was leaked to the media last week.  If implemented, it would mean a 28% tax on any ...

Peter Norris: Don't borrow as much as the bank will give you

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most prospective buyers know how much they can borrow, but how much should you borrow?  Banks will often be happy to lend buyers an eye...

Ed McKnight: Be careful fixing for too long

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After yet another OCR cut, economists and mortgage holders alike are holding their breath for December - the last announcement of the year.  A ne...

Daniel Marshall: Living space is key to improving a property

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, a developer pre-sold most of its eight planned heritage-style weatherboard townhouses in two Auckland projects. They plan to bring mo...

Martin Cooper: Managing Director at Harcourts Cooper & Co talks the fear of overpaying for property

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

House prices have been flat or are falling, it's hard to miss.  Many owners are trying to quickly sell up - whether it be to fund their retiremen...

Debbie Roberts: Net migration and unemployment key to property booms

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While it's all good and well to discuss where the property market is today, or try to predict the next OCR update, the key to predicting a property bo...

James Logan: You should be maintaining your roof

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, the roof is one of those things that completely slips the mind until it's raining inside.  RoofBuddy founder and director James L...

Ryan Weir: Regulation needed to get rid of cowboys

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PropertyScouts director Ryan Weird joins the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss the need for regulation for property managers.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnyst...

Nichole Lewis: Making housing affordable without ruining the economy

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bishop has openly called for house prices to fall, saying we need to be channeling more money into the economy rather than having it locked up i...

Bryan Thomson: The right agent is essential when buying or selling

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buyers agents are one of those things we all know is there, but rarely use them.  They're often seen as a luxury in the world of buying houses, b...

Martin Cooper: Sell before you buy

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most homeowners who have bought and sold have been through the stress of timing things perfectly.  They need to sell their home before their offe...

"Definitely do it": LJ Hooker Head says staging your home is a must

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland house sales were up over 9% last month, and listing nationwide were up 14%.  It seems things are starting to pick up - but prices have r...

Debbie Roberts: Property investment isn't as passive as you'd think

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Property investment has long been thought of as the way to make passive income.  It's money coming in without the 40 hours a week - but is i...

Helen O'Sullivan: It might be time to haggle on your rent

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The median rent has dropped for the first time since 2009.  The nation saw a 0.3% drop over three months, but the hardest hit was Auckland - drop...

Ed McKnight: What are people willing to sacrifice to own a home?

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 19 year old welder recently bought his first home - in part crediting his purchase to driving a cheap car.  We all know you've got to make sacr...

Brad Olsen: Buyers shouldn't wait for more OCR cuts

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports show the to cost to build is up. The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25% Should buyers look into pr...

Nichole Lewis: Search for the deal, not the location

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apartment blocks are being heralded as the best way to get on the property-ladder, but is there a better route? Will these properties be worth it?&nbs...

Ilse Wolfe: The market decides what your property is really worth

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Houses are projected to be worth 20% less in 2030 due to inflation. For buyers, does that mean entering the property ladder is hopeless? How can they ...

Debbie Roberts: Negotiating a deal is everything

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation is raising house prices, and lowering its value at the same time. For buyers, the number that ultimately matters is how much they pay for th...

Martin Cooper: There will be mistakes with council valuations

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowners in Auckland might be shocked to see their properties valued 9% less than last year. How concerned should they be? Tim Beveridge is joined b...

Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler: Staying on top of electrical issues this winter

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winter is upon us, the heaters are turning on and likely won't be turned off until the spring.  With winter comes hundreds of house fires caused ...

"You have to look carefully": Campbell Dunoon on choosing a real estate agent

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people won't search around too much before choosing an agent to help them sell their house, but they do play a significant role, so how should yo...

"Where do we draw the line?": Expert says foreign buyer policies and golden visas need consideration

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Data shows New Zealand could be losing out on foreign capital with uncertainty around residential property rules for overseas buyers.  So what ar...

"Some other problem": Property manager says rental wait times not just a market issue

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Data shows an increase in the number of days rental properties stand empty before being tenanted - for some regions, it's up to 35 days on average.&nb...

A community for over 45s: An investment or a home?

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A neighbourhood in Christchurch has 24 new builds up for grabs - but you have to be over 45 to buy them.  The rules are more relaxed than retirem...

"A good property will always be rented": Property expert says it's always time to invest

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Standalone homes, townhouses, and apartments - which is the most profitable?  CEO of Real Estate at Valocity joins Tim Beveridge to discuss prope...

Kelvin Davidson: Are new builds or older homes more attractive to buyers?

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can a three bedroom built in the '90s sell for significantly more than a new build of a similar size right down the street? Driving through establ...

Ilse Wolfe: How to make the most out of your investment property

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, property investment expert Ilse Wolfe joined Tim Beveridge to explain how to make the most out of your investment property. LISTEN ABOVESee...

Debbie Roberts: Restructure your mortgage

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has dropped the OCR by another 25 basis points this week, putting it at 3.50%.  Many homeowners would have rushed to refix or fl...

Ed McKnight: Is the golden age of property over?

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gone are the days of buying an investment property so affordable that the rent covered the mortgage.  But is the golden age of property investmen...

Campbell Dunoon: Gen Z is changing the way property is sold

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generation Z are almost twice as likely to sell a home without an agent compared to the national average.  45% of Gen Z-ers are open to buying wi...

Melissa Greenough: The basics of interior design

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Interior designer Melissa Greenough joins to cover the basics of decorating your home.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Ashley Church: Better days are coming for the housing market

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data from CoreLogic shows we're at the best level of property affordability since before Covid.  While rent costs are waiting to catch up, th...

Mike Atkinson: The dynamic between tenants and landlords is changing

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With all of the recent changes to tenancy laws, and the added costs to landlords, the power balance between the two is shifting.  Property Manage...

Nichole Lewis: Women under-represented in investment property ownership

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent report found that women lag behind men in investment property ownership, despite a fairly even result for owner-occupied homes.  Nichole...

Ilse Wolfe: The key is doing the work yourself

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every home owner is bound to have to deal with renovations at some point, whether it's buying a fixer-upper or upgrading an outdated bathroom.  I...

Helen O'Sullivan: Auctions aren't what they used to be

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auction. negotiation, tender, fixed price... There are many options when it comes to the method in which you sell or buy a house - but which is the be...

Debbie Roberts: Your RV doesn't matter all that much

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, QV released the average RV data for homes in the capital - a dramatic 24.4% drop in three years.  But how much does your RV really mat...

Nick Goodall: We're looking at a tough few months ahead

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spending on home renovations dropped by 13% last year as kiwis tighten their wallets.  Are we looking at a year of outdated houses at luxury pric...

Ashley Church: What makes a property valuable?

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An entire village is up for sale - and it will only put you out $2.9 million.  Lake Waitaki Village in North Otago is up for grabs once again - f...

Ed McKnight: "Inflation is nobody's friend"

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASB has cut its 18 month fixed term loan rate to 5.39% following cuts by Westpac and BNZ. All three of the banks' six-month rates are now at 5.99% as ...

Ed McKnight: 2025 will be a great year for property

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joins Tim Beveridge with predictions for the property market in 2025.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystud...

Helen O'Sullivan: Apartments are the best investments

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A common thought when it comes to buying an investment property is finding a reasonably priced house in a high demand area.  But could it be more...

Nichole Lewis: The Bank of Mum and Dad shouldn't imply cash

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research from KiwiBank found that 1 in 3 first home buyers in New Zealand got a boost from the Bank of Mum and Dad.  With the cost of living ...

Debbie Roberts: The Reserve Bank should have gone further

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the OCR by 50 basis points in the final announcement of the year.  Many are of the mindset that it's low ...

Ashley Church: Considering different methods of sale

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fixed price offers are common after a home fails to sell at auction - is it possible that the method of sale can either draw in the attention of buyer...

Nick Goodall: Sometimes it's okay to sell at a loss

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CoreLogic's latest Pain & Gain report for the third quarter of 2024 has just been released, showing the proportion of properties being resold for ...

Ed McKnight: There's more than one way to buy a house

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiBank's State of Ownership report shows 85% of New Zealanders want to own their own home, but 63% of non-homeowners feel locked out of the market.&...

Helen O'Sullivan: When the realisation hits that you can no longer afford your mortgage - what do you do?

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage rates are forecasted to drop over the coming months, but many homeowners will still be in for a rude awakening when they go to refix.  H...

Nichole Lewis: It's time to buy an investment property

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data shows that more people are buying investment properties as interest rates begin to drop - what's stopping others from doing the same? Tim Beverid...

Ashley Church: What will inflation rates do to the property market?

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest interest rate was announced this week - 2.2%, the lowest in 3.5 years.  Property commentator Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge to disc...

Debbie Roberts: RBNZ needs to bring OCR down "hard and fast"

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand dropped the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%.  Also, the number of one person households ...

Kelvin Davidson: Home ownership is higher because people are leaving Auckland

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently released Census data shows home ownership has increased nationwide, but Auckland is the exception.  CoreLogic Chief Property Economist K...

Ed McKnight: A capital gains tax would require clarity

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation of a potential capital gains tax is heating up as ANZ Chief Executive Antonia Watson says it's becoming necessary.  But the bigg...

Nichole Lewis: New Zealand's house price to income ratio

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average house price in New Zealand is nine times the average income.  The ratio is one of the worst in the world - but why?  Property expert Nic...

Ashley Church: Housing market still very flat

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forecasts for the property market have been varied recently, but property commentator Ashley Church says house prices are still very much flat.  Ashl...

Debbie Roberts: Housing market on the rise

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real estate agents are reporting more attendees at open homes and auctions - and more developers.  Financial advisor Debbie Roberts joins Tyler Adams...

Helen O'Sullivan: The time to buy was yesterday

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With interest rates dropping, some economists are predicting higher house prices by the end of the year at the soonest. Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Bev...

Ed McKnight: How to haggle your interest rate

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interest rates have been a hot topic recently, following the first OCR cut in years.  The question now at the front of everyone's minds is whether it...

Kelvin Davidson: The OCR was cut but don't hold your breath

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since the beginning of 2020.  Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson joins Tim...

Ashley Church: The equation for property investing

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After purchasing a house, many think the next step is buying an investment property; but does the equation for property investing justify further buyi...

Nichole Lewis: Losing it all and starting again as an investor

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to chat about how she picked herself back up again after losing everything in the 2008 rec...

Helen O'Sullivan: Trade Me data shows rent prices falling

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trade Me's latest data shows rent prices are falling for the first time since 2022.  Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective t...

Debbie Roberts: Property sales down, banks dropping interest rates

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent data shows that residential property sales weakened last month, but first home buyers are taking advantage.  Debbie Roberts joins Tim Beveridg...

Andrew Nicol: Westpac drops interest rates despite OCR remaining unchanged

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac has dropped their home loan interest rates despite the OCR remaining at 5.5%. Property expert Andrew Nicol joins Tyler Adams to discuss where ...

Kelvin Davidson: How is the Reserve Bank straining the housing market?

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASB has revised their OCR outlook as the economy continues to weaken due to inflationary pressures. How has this impacted the property market? CoreLog...

Ashley Church: How accurate are house valuations?

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

House valuations in Wellington are going crazy at the moment. So how accurate are RV's - and are they still relevant? Property commentator Ashley Chur...

Ed Mcknight: Where can you find your first investment property?

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average price of a house in Rotorua has risen to $746,000 after the city’s average residential property values increased by 0.4 per cent in thre...

Helen O'Sullivan: Is the housing market back in a slump?

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Property commentators seem to think that housing market is back in a slump - so how long will we be in this slump, and who's to blame? Helen O'Sulliva...

Debbie Prentice: Will unemployment impact the housing market?

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As unemployment rises, commentators fear that this may be scaring off first-home buyers. Do job prospects affect the buyer markets? Debbie Prentice fr...

Ashley Church; What does Budget 2024 mean for first home buyers?

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the budget being released on Thursday, expert Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to discuss what this means for the housing market - and...

Ed Mcknight: Who stands to miss out from the loss of the First Home Grant?

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has confirmed its plans to scrap the First Home Grant scheme, and instead will create new funding for 1500 new social housing places. E...

Helen O'Sullivan: Is it now or never for first-time buyers?

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it now or never for first-time buyers, or are you waiting for the market to change? Helen O'Sullivan from Valocity Global joins the Weekend Collect...

Mark Harris: What's the best way to sell your property in a soft market?

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best way to sell your property in a soft market – auction/tender/offer and negotiation – or does it depend on the property? Mark Harr...

Debbie Roberts: How does regulation affect buyer interest?

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The coalition Government will not proceed with the Labour Government’s plans to regulate residential property managers, despite backing from a rente...

Ashley Church: How long-term should you plan for when buying?

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A couple bought an investment property in the 90's for under $150,000, and sold it in 2024 for $4 million, so how long term should you be thinking whe...

Ed McKnight from OPES Partners: Is the housing market dead or just resting?

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the housing market dead? Or is it just resting?  What is the best sort of property to invest in for capital growth? Ed McKnight from OPES Partners...

Helen O'Sullivan: How will the return of no-cause evictions impact the rental market?

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is reintroducing 90-day no-cause evictions and making several changes to notice period laws in a move meant to 'encourage landlords bac...

Ashley Church: Will price stability for buyers stick around?

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to Core Logic he average property value in New Zealand by its measure is now $934,806, which has only slightly risen by 3.2 percent. We spea...

Ashley Church: On OCR predictions that don't come true

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Property Commentator Ashley Church joined the show, to discuss the concern around major banks making wrong OCR predictions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst...

Debbie Roberts: Is investing in property still viable?

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is investing in property still as viable as it once was - and how hard is it compared to 10 years ago? We're joined by the Property Apprentice's Debbi...

Helen O'Sullivan: Which one is the better investment opportunity?

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One gets you onto the property ladder faster, but the other yields greater returns. What do you think is the better investment opportunity- a house or...

Ed Mcknight: What more can the Government do to help landlords and renters?

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What more can the Government do to help landlords and renters? And will the interest deductibility make any difference? We're joined by Ed Mcknight, r...