Property Matters: Recent Episodes
MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
Property Matters is the property show for you. The audience includes buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and people interested in general housing advice. Greg Watson presents the very latest Manawatu market news and commentary, and much more!
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
This week Greg discusses the increasing popularity of tiny houses and portable cabins at the Central District Field days. These compact homes are being used for various purposes such as rural Airbnb rentals, farmhand accommodation, and beach houses. He highlights the Wellington City Council's decision to shrink the city's character areas in an effort to address the housing affordability crisis, and talks about the auction of a leasehold apartment in Auckland, which sold for $62,000 with 21 registered bidders.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air. In This Episode: Greg talks about a solar farm planned for Palmerston North, proposed changes to urban intensification in the Horizons region, plus his section 'Bad Landlords - Bad Tenants' has major financial impacts for one tenant and one owner.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air. In This Episode: Greg talks about market conditions around the country. He also looks at Roxburgh as a potential lovely place to live and asks why Arrowtown had a median house price of $1.8 million dollars. He spends time talking about the affects of having a student loan on the ability to buy a home for first home buyers.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
In this Episode Greg discusses earthquake strengthening in the Rangitikei District, new housing density rules in Auckland and wonders why a 4 million property is left empty for 17 years and is becoming derelict. Also, Real Estate salespeople predicted to earn less and hundreds to leave the industry. What do you do when a landlord won't return your favourite artwork?
In this episode Greg looks at the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand median house prices. Things are maybe not as bad as they appear in the media headlines. He talks about infrastructure changes to Palmerston North and has concerns about what political impact Megan Woods new announcement around large landlords getting future tax breaks for multi unit developments. Has the government messed up another housing policy?
In this show, Greg talks about an incredible film studio going through consenting processes near Wanaka, discusses buying a home by pooling resources with someone else. After Bob Marley and the wailers "Could you be loved" he talks bathroom renovations. He also brings his 'bad landlords, bad tenants' segment back with some warning for landlords.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air. In this Episode: An update on the Manawatu-Tararua Highway, how to decipher real estate market headlines, six questions first home buyers should ask a lawyer and plans for a 120+ kilometer long skyscraper are taking shape.
A show looking at real estate hosted by Greg Watson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air. In this episode: The latest REINZ market stats are discussed. Hearings on the Whiskey Creek subdivision continue. Then our popular 'Bad Tenants - Bad Landlords' sections include fines of between $6,000 and $30,000 given out recently. Also, a discussion about mould.
The 'TIPS' show: How to make a small space feel large; how to de-clutter and how to 'green-up' your home. Also, tenants made to pay $7,000 for what a cleaning company says was the worst they have ever seen.
In this episode, Greg Watson looks at the Manawatu Market, how to prepare your house for sale (for the budget conscious) and several examples of 'bad landlord, bad tenant' stories.
In this episode Greg looks at the latest REINZ median house prices and discovers only one region in the country has had a reduction in median house in the last year. He then looks at various stories about the market in order to 'read between the headlines'. Also, how much did a lighthouse sell for recently? and where in the world can you move to where they pay you $97,000 to go and live there?
In this show Greg Watson talks about the chance to buy a Sanson Heritage property, Aokautere suburb planning improvements and changes in the sales market. In the 'Bad Landlord/Bed Tenant section he discusses a $6,000 payment a landlord had to make to a tenant for failing to make repairs.
in this show Greg discusses the local economy strengths, and even gives you details of five incredible international properties you can buy for less than the median Auckland house price.
in this episode Greg spends time on the latest advice for what investors should look for at the moment in a changing market. He also looks at the challenges affecting first home buyers. Music by Bob Marley - Redemption Song
In this episode Greg does a tour on New Zealand real estate news, from sea rising levels affecting Nelson/Tasman, a section the width of a driveway in Wellington, passive housing in Christchurch and record high luxury property sales in Tauranga.
In this show Greg talks about the cultural development drafts for Palmerston North city centre, news from around the country, the state of the real estate market and trys to figure out when housing supply will meet hosing demand.
In this Episode Greg goes regional with property news from around the country, followed by a round up of market headlines, and talks about how to decipher what they mean. First home buyers are facing a virtually impossible challenge in some areas, and Greg reviews why this is.
In this episode Greg Watson helps to filter through the media noise about the housing market to help decipher what is really happening in our region. Also, he asks the question "Would you pay more for a sustainable home?" - The data might surprise you!
In this episode Greg brings back his segment on 'bad tenants - bad landlords', as well as some market updates. Also, after listening to Kings of Leon's 'Sex on fire' he tries to answer the question "Should I allow Pets in my rental property?". Landlords fined for over $17,000 for bad behaviour.
In this episode updates on New Zealand related real estate news. After Rolling Stones 'Ruby Tuesday' Greg wraps up the effects of terribly drafted legislation getting through in the form of the Credit Contract and Consumer Finance Act.
In this episode, Greg looks at Sunset clauses when building property. He looks at how the Tararua District Council and Horizons Regional Council are selling someones property due to unpaid rates - and can this happen to you? Music today by Adele 'When we were young'. Where in New Zealand are the median house prices under $300,000? Are real estate agents influencing prices on homes.co.nz
In this show we look at all aspects of the current real estate market. Will it slow, will it drop? How does NZ compare internationally? How will Manawatu-Whanganui house prices change in the next year or two. Music by Hozier 'Take me to church'
in this episode Greg recaps a month of local real estate news with updates on the Kiwirail Hub, the Awapuni Supermarket and more. After listening to Gladys Knight & the Pips 'Landlord' he talks about the massive repair bills passed to tenants in state housing, and the recent woes by the Bachcare company.
In this show, Greg talks about an incredible film studio going through consenting processes near Wanaka, discusses buying a home by pooling resources with someone else. After Bob Marley and the wailers "Could you be loved" he talks bathroom renovations. He also brings his 'bad landlords, bad tenants' segment backwith some warning for landlords.
Find out if your Manawatu-Whanganui suburb features in the CoreLogic 'Best of the Best' properties for perfomance nationally. Greg chills with a bit of Bob Marley 'Jammin'.
In this episode Greg updates on the sales market median prices, then talks about state housing areas which will be benefiting from new properties. After listening to Sia's song "Chandelier" he looks at rent increases around the country and finally the bad tenant/bad landlord section of the song.
A real mixed bag this week. Greg discusses how a couple got two brand new homes in Martinborough for $550,000! After listening to the Rolling Stones "Honky Tonk Women' he discusses the extra scrutiny on lending to buy housing. Then he asks the question will banks enter the housing market directly, investing and cutting out first home buyers.
News from around New Zealand this week, including the local market and the many factors that are influencing lack of affordability. After listening to George Thorogood's "Just can't make it" Greg discusses buying a heritage listed pub in Canterbury and tackling it as a 'Grand Designs' project.
In this episode, Greg updates on the state of the market, and the state of lending. Would you buy a former school house to live in? After listening to the Beatles "Here comes the sun", Greg talks about Gunther the 6th, the dog selling a $45 million dollar house in Florida!!
In this episode Greg discusses the median house prices in Manawatu/Wanganui and around the country. He talks about first home buyers increasingly getting into the market, discusses changes being made to make it for harder for all buyers, and after listening to Bob Marley and the Wailers 'Three Little Birds' he gives an example of how two people working minimum wage managed to get into the property market. He then talks about the landlord 'hall of shame' and then moves on to the Privacy Commissioners new guidelines for information Landlords can (and can not) ask tenants for.
In this episode, Greg recounts multiple 'bad news' stories in the media relating to predictions for the real estate market.
In this episode Greg discusses how housing intensification could look in Palmerston North, discusses oPoly a crowdsharing platform for purchasing property. Then after listening to Pet Shop Boy's 'Rent' he looks at rental prices, and has the popular 'bad landlords - bad tenants' segment - including a landlord having to pay almost $39,000 to his tenants.
In this episode Greg talks about plans for the Terrace End Bowling Club land, the effect of inflation on interest rates and mortgages and after listening to 'on top of the world' by Imagine Dragons, he discusses the bipartisan bill to increase housing density in cities around the country.
In this show Greg updates on various projects in the Manawatu including the Manukura school site development, Pioneer Countdown Development, Huia Reserve re-zoning and the Kiwi Rail Freight Hub. After listneing to Moby's "Why does my heart" he looks at creative ways to paint the water tower in Bulls.
In this episode: plenty of local news relating to property in the region. Greg goes off on a tangent by posing the question "Would you buy a house next to Prince Charles and Camilla?" He then discusses the residential market changes locally and includes discussion on the Kiwi Rail Hub update, and potential new growth areas for suburbs around the city.
In this episode Greg talks about 'vertical neighbourhoods' and wait until you hear his latest 'bad tenant-bad landlord' story.
In this episode Greg looks at a new suburb in Palmerston North, talks about capital gains on commercial property and wonders if first home buyers will ever actually be able to buy a house.
Greg updates on the Kiwirail Hub and the market in general. After listening to L.A.B.'s song 'In the Air' he gives great advice for first home buyers in how to get themselves into the best position to buy - giving the experiences of a Taupo couple.
Greg talks about roading projects in the Manawatu, a house that has sold in Lower Hutt for over $5 million dollars and then discusses the housing market, building delays and then finally a warning for landlords who think they don't need a methamphetamine test in their rental property.
In this episode Greg looks at the incredible statistics from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand monthly statistics. He then discusses how Kiwirail is acquiring 77 hectares of land between Palmerston North and Bunnythorpe. After listening to U2's "Pride", he looks at the timber shortage and the building industry.