7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy an Investment Property.

Before Pete West buys a single investment property, he runs through 7 questions - skip one, and it could cost you thousands. Soph sits down with Pete (the property investor she's worked with on two of her own investments) to break down exactly what he looks for before he buys anything. This isn't about finding your dream home, it's a practical framework for assessing an investment property before you buy. Pete shares the Google Maps trick he uses before even visiting a property, why "the best suburb you can afford" beats a bigger house in a worse one, and the expensive fixes that add zero value versus the ones that do. He also covers how to spot asbestos, dodgy foundations, and unconsented work before they become your problem, plus a real case study: $525k purchase, $70k renovation, $715k revaluation. If you're buying your first investment property, or just want to understand how the pros do it, this one gives you a checklist to take straight to your next viewing. Pete’s Links Instagram (  / peterwestproperty  ) Website (https://www.westpropertycoaching.co.nz/) We're proud to be partnering with BNZ, because no two journeys to home ownership are the same. BNZ's home loan experts are there to help you navigate the process with confidence – from search to signing 👉 To learn more, head here: http://bnz.co.nz/home-loan-partners-s... Credits: Host: Sophie Hallwright Guest: Peter West Producer: Emily Rigby Editor: Kate Callaghan Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/th...) For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠ (  / thecurveplatform  ) ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/) ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (  / )⁠⁠⁠   (https://youtube.com/@thecurveplatform...) ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ (https://youtube.com/@thecurveplatform... (  / thecurveplatform  ) ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ (  / thecurveplatform)⁠⁠⁠   (https://thecurve.co.nz/pages/sign-up-...) ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ (https://thecurve.co.nz/pages/sign-up-...) 00:00:00 Introduction to the episode 00:00:52 The Curve x BNZ 00:02:03 The investing checklist that changes everything 00:05:15 1. Is there diversified employment? 00:07:11 2. Will the area actually grow? 00:09:42 3. Who's going to want to rent this? 00:12:11 4. Can you afford a better suburb? 00:14:50 5. What does the property tell you? 00:23:59 6. Has it got consent - or is it hiding a problem? 00:28:12 7. Is it the right amount of shitty? 00:30:57 The checklist to take to your next viewing 00:34:11 Case study: how Lara and Joe made $115k 00:38:35 Wrap up 00:40:14 The Curve x BNZ 00:41:50 Financial Disclaimer Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice. BNZ home loans are subject to BNZ’s lending criteria (including minimum equity requirements), terms and fees. An establishment fee of up to $150 may apply.