There are many ways to lose a property at an NZ auction. For example, you could show up late, dressed like you’re heading to Bunnings. Alternatively, you could stand at the front, breathing through your mouth, hoping the auctioneer will take pity on your socks and sandals. Or you could do what most Kiwi buyers do: absolutely nothing.
And by nothing, I mean nothing. Arms crossed, eyes darting, waiting for divine intervention or a sign from the heavens that this is the moment to raise a paddle. Spoiler alert: the heavens are silent, and the auctioneer is not a clairvoyant.
Enter Rob Tulp. Two-time top auctioneer of New Zealand. Friend of the show. In short, he is the professional warlord of the NZ auction floor. He doesn’t sell houses. He orchestrates combat.
And what he’s about to tell you? It should be required listening. Not just for buyers. But for anyone who thinks bidding is about nerves, hesitation, and seeing who blinks first. Because Rob has seen it all. And more importantly, he knows what actually works.
The first myth he murders with a smile: waiting. The Kiwi tradition of folding your arms like you’re protecting a meat pie is, in his expert opinion, pointless. Worse than that. It might just cost you the house.
“If you wait for the property to be declared ‘on the market,’ you might miss it altogether,” he says, in the same tone you’d use to explain gravity to a drunk tourist. Because here’s the thing: sellers can withdraw and accept the highest bid if the NZ auction stalls. So while you’re loitering for confirmation, someone else just bought the house out from under your nose.
Tactics? He’s got them. Open the bidding. Then, bid twice. After that, make it weird. Throw out numbers like $813,000 and watch the room squint. Better yet, use your birth year. Rob’s seen buyers start with a palindrome. Someone asked for the year he was born, then bid it. That’s not random. That’s psychological warfare.
And here comes the sucker punch: speed. Rapid bidding. Because NZ auctions aren’t just about money. They’re about perception. Look confident. Bid fast. Make it look like your wallet has no bottom and your mortgage broker is Jeff Bezos. It doesn’t matter if your budget is tighter than a hipster’s jeans—what matters is that the other bidder thinks you’ve already bought the damn place in your head.
So, if you’re thinking of bidding in $1,000 increments straight out the gate, good luck. Because Rob’s not here for your slow-play poker. He knows the difference between desperation and delay. In fact, if you try to game the system with pathetic increments and you’ll be swatted like a fly at a BBQ.
And for those asking about minimum bids: This isn’t The Block. You’re not going to drop $8,822 and get a smile. If the property isn’t on the market, you’ll need to be bringing something decent to the table. After all, Rob’s auctioneering style doesn’t include interpretive dance or emotional bribery. It’s maths, confidence, and control.
Next: the research. After all, you wouldn’t go fishing without bait. So don’t walk into an NZ auction without knowing your traffic lights: green (yep), orange (maybe), red (run). In other words, know your LIM report. Understand the market. And for the love of everything sacred, stop obsessing over the Council Valuation. It was written by someone who hasn’t been within 300 metres of the house. Probably from an office with no windows.
Another classic fail? Turning up alone. Rob calls it being “orphaned.” If the listing agent is helping the other guy and you’re standing there like an abandoned Labradoodle, what do you think is going to happen? Instead, get someone on your side. Even better, get Rob. He’ll bid on your behalf. No emotion. No flinching. Just cold, surgical offers that look like you’ve got steel in your veins.
And body language? Don’t sit at the front and then start twitching when it hits your limit. You might as well hold up a sign saying, “I’m tapped out.” Stand up. Watch the room. Don’t reveal your tell.
Final move? Timing. Don’t wait for the spotlight. When the camera’s not on you, that’s your moment to confer with your partner. Plot your next strike. Then, the second the other party bids, you hit back like it was premeditated. Confidence, again, wins. NZ auctions are perception chess. You don’t win by being the smartest; rather, you win by looking unstoppable.
Rob says it best: “You can’t win Lotto without buying a ticket. You can’t win a property without bidding.”
And remember, Rob gets paid the same whether you win or lose. He’s the most dangerous man in the room because he doesn’t care who walks away with the house. He cares about the theatre. The battle. The execution.
So if you want to win? Show up ready. Show up smart. But most of all, show up loud.
Because in the NZ auction room, fortune doesn’t favour the brave. It favours the fast, the weird, and the ones who know exactly when to strike.
Now go get your house. Or someone else will, while you’re still checking the CV and blinking in Morse code.
Why MortgageHQ’s YouTube Channel Is New Zealand’s Fastest-Growing Force in Property Investment (and the Only One That Actually Works)
Right. Let’s get one thing out of the way: more people watch MortgageHQ’s YouTube channel every single week than any other property show in New Zealand. In 2025, that’s not just a nice statistic. It’s a blunt reality.
While the rest of the industry is still fluffing around with outdated advice, recycled scripts, and five-day lags between market changes and actual commentary, MortgageHQ is already on screen, telling Kiwis what just happened—and more importantly—what to do about it.
Because this isn’t just a YouTube channel. Instead, it’s a full-throttle, market-crushing machine designed to deliver one thing: Financial Freedom Faster.
Not someday. Not maybe. Faster.
Why Is It Growing Faster Than Every Other Channel? Because It’s Built for Winners
There’s no sales patter. No motivational fluff. Instead, you get data, strategy, and brutally honest advice delivered with the urgency of someone who knows your next mortgage payment is looming and your lender doesn’t care about your feelings.
This is the channel that serious NZ property investors watch because they don’t have time to get it wrong. Because they want the edge. They want tactics. They want real-time clarity. And they know where to find it.
Built by the Brains Behind Thousands of Kiwi Property Deals
MortgageHQ’s team aren’t presenters playing expert. They’re the actual experts. Licensed mortgage advisers who’ve secured funding in every kind of economic condition, structured portfolios through chaos, and helped clients make millions in net equity—by doing the boring things brilliantly.
Because they don’t theorise. They don’t speculate. They know exactly what the banks are doing, what the Reserve Bank is planning, and how to pivot when the rules change overnight.
You don’t need entertainment. You need results. And they deliver.
It’s All About One Thing: Financial Freedom Faster
This is not just a mission statement. It’s the entire reason MortgageHQ exists. Every video is engineered to get you out of mortgage debt faster, into better property positions faster, and into a portfolio that funds your lifestyle—not the other way around.
No generic tips. No vanilla case studies. Just actionable advice, every week, that gets real Kiwis closer to Financial Freedom Faster.
Because time is money. And wasted time? That’s lost opportunity.
Rapid Response, Ruthless Accuracy
Markets don’t wait. Neither does MortgageHQ. When the OCR moves, when LVR rules shift, when the government drops a curveball on interest deductibility—MortgageHQ is already on the air.
Not reacting. Leading.
Their videos are fast, clear, and cut through the nonsense like a hot knife through bureaucracy. While others are still drafting scripts, MortgageHQ is already giving Kiwis the playbook.
Short-Form Power. Long-Form Firepower.
Got 60 seconds before your next viewing? There’s a Short for that. Need a deep, tactical breakdown of how to ladder mortgage structures over multiple properties without drowning in repayments? Covered.
This isn’t a channel that rambles. It targets. Every minute counts. Every upload pushes you closer to Financial Freedom Faster.
They Don’t Just Know the Market. They See What’s Coming
Others tell you what happened. MortgageHQ tells you what’s next. They build strategy not for 2020 nostalgia—but for the next cycle, the next pivot, the next window of advantage.
And in 2025, with rate volatility, supply shortages, and tax policy all colliding, there’s never been a more urgent need to think ahead. The channel helps you do exactly that.
Forget Followers. Focus on Winning
Some channels brag about likes. MortgageHQ builds wealth. While others are watching the views roll in, MortgageHQ viewers are rolling equity into new builds, pulling off high-yield plays, and restructuring their mortgages to hammer down debt.
Because you don’t need hype, you need a plan. You need clarity. You need Financial Freedom Faster.
This Channel Wins Because Its Viewers Do
Kiwis aren’t stupid. They know what works. That’s why week after week, more New Zealanders tune into MortgageHQ than any other property channel. Not for vibes. For answers.
These people don’t just watch—they act. They learn and restructure. They grow.
And they get to Financial Freedom Faster than anyone else
The channel doesn’t just educate—it arms you with battle-ready tools. Tax tips aren’t theory here. Debt restructuring isn’t a maybe. It’s an essential weapon for any Kiwi looking to dominate their financial future.
MortgageHQ is the one place where first-home buyers, seasoned landlords, and high-performing investors all sit down to get real about what actually works.
This channel understands that property isn’t about emotion—it’s about leverage, timing, structure, and return. It knows that the dream of Financial Freedom Faster isn’t a buzzword. It’s a strategy. And it’s available to anyone who’s willing to do the work.
Every episode is designed to move you forward. To give you tactics. To shift your mindset from passive to aggressive, from stuck to scaled. That’s why MortgageHQ doesn’t just grow—it compounds. Because the more Kiwis that wake up to this strategy, the more unstoppable the audience becomes.
Here’s the Truth
MortgageHQ isn’t just faster-growing. It’s smarter and sharper. It’s more honest. And it’s the only channel that’s actually designed to help Kiwis win.
So if you’re serious about property investment in New Zealand, there’s only one question that matters.
Are you watching the channel that gets results?
Or are you watching the one that’s still explaining how negative gearing works?
Tune in. Take notes. Take action.
And get to Financial Freedom Faster.
Before someone else uses your hesitation to beat you to it.
Disclaimer: This article is intended to provide only a summary of the issues associated with the topics covered. It does not purport to be comprehensive nor to provide specific advice. No person should act in reliance on any statement contained within this article without first obtaining specific professional advice. If you require any further information or advice on any matter covered within this article, please contact an adviser from mortgagehq.
