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The Property Academy Podcast

The Property Academy Podcast is a daily show that gives you insight, analysis and strategies for how to get the most out of the NZ property market. It"s hosted by Ed and Andrew from Opes Partners. Ok, now for the legal bit. The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice. So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong. Make sure

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00:11:00

How to get a mortgage for an Airbnb investment...

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2025/04/01

In this episode, we dive into how to get a mortgage for an Airbnb investment.This includes what lenders really think about short-term rental properties.You’ll learn how much the bank might lend you, the conditions they'll give you, and how getting a loan for an Airbnb differs from a standard investment property.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:17:10

How to rebuild your wealth after divorce⎥Ep. 2028

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2025/03/31

In this episode, we tackle a tough but important topic: how to rebuild your financial future after a separation or divorce.We share the real-life story of Mary — a listener currently going through a divorce — and walk through her options, from protecting her kids to getting her investment journey back on track.Andrew also shares what he’d do in her shoes, offering practical steps for anyone navigating a major life reset.For more from Opes

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00:19:31

I stopped using Trade Me to buy investment properties...

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2025/03/30

In this episode, Ed and Andrew explain why they’ve stopped using TradeMe to find investment properties — and reveal where they’re looking instead.They also share case studies from listeners who bought properties off TradeMe… only to discover they weren’t quite the deals they seemed.You’ll learn how to run the numbers properly, spot the red flags, and make sure you’re buying a bargain — not a baddie.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the

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00:22:32

"The car crash that spilled $15 million of meth on...

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2025/03/29

In this Case Study Sunday, we’re joined by long-time investors Emily and Leighton, who went from zero to seven properties in just 11 years.They share the real (and often chaotic) stories behind the numbers — including the time a house burned down, and the $15 million worth of meth that ended up in their front yard after a car crashed through their fence.This episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and raw moments from two investors who’ve seen it all — and kept going.For more from Opes

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00:16:05

Forget about your investments - for your own mental...

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2025/03/28

In this episode, we explore a trap many property investors fall into: getting caught up in the daily ups and downs of their property’s value.We share real examples of investors who’ve let short-term fluctuations mess with their mindset – and how it’s affected their decision-making (and mental health).You’ll learn why constantly checking your property’s value can do more harm than good, and how to strike the right balance between staying informed and staying sane.Whether you’re a hands-on investor or

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00:13:47

How many property investors ACTUALLY make money?⎥Ep....

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2025/03/27

In this episode, we dig into a big question: How many property investors actually succeed – and what does success even mean?We break down what financial success looks like in the world of property, share data on how many investors really make it, and explore the key habits that separate the winners from the wannabes.You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of where you stand, and what you need to do to move from average to outstanding in your property journey.Try Opes+ out for yourself...it's

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00:12:08

How far down are house prices? (You might be...

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2025/03/26

In this episode, we discuss how to figure out whether the prices of your properties are keeping up with the market (or not). This includes how you can use our new Market Mover calculator to figure out how far your house price would have gone up (or dropped) if it followed the market perfectly. We also mention that you really should come along to our next webinar. It's on Tuesday 8th April at 7pm. Click the link to register.For more from Opes

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00:14:15

Biggest house price spike since 2021. Or is it?⎥Ep. 2022

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2025/03/25

In this episode, we discuss how the New Zealand property market is changing. This includes how NZ's average house prices are changing right now. We go through the differences between actual house price changes and the seasonal effects. This includes why you need to look at seasonally adjusted house price data, rather than just the monthly change. For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:10:28

Why mortgages just got $12,000 cheaper for some first...

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2025/03/24

In this episode, we discuss how ANZ has just changed the way it charges for mortgages. They've slashed the low equity premiums, which makes it cheaper to buy a house with a low deposit. This can save some first home buyers up to $12,000 when they buy with a lower deposit. For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:13:47

How to 5x your returns in property investing⎥Ep. 2020

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2025/03/23

In this episode, we discuss the upside and downside of your big mortgage. That includes how to 5x your returns in property investment and the mortgage magnifier. We talk through how using debt magnifies both your losses and gains and makes them larger. Ultimately, this can help property investors understand how debt can make you more money – but also a few things to consider too.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:20:17

[Must listen] They skipped insurance – then disaster...

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2025/03/22

In this episode, we are joined by Anna Sheehan for another Case Study Sunday. Anna shares her deeply personal story about how her husband got brain cancer and how it has impacted their money life. She talks us through the diagnosis, and what she'd do if she had a time machine and could go back and get insurance.We also mention a few tools you can use to see how much insurance you need (and what it might cost):How much does insurance cost? [Opes Risk Reducer calculator]For more from Opes

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00:15:59

"I’m 3 years from retirement ... and It’s SCARY"...

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2025/03/21

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a property investor's Mum.She's 3 years away from retirement and is worried about what life looks like when she stops working. She's trying to keep up with her partners (who has more money) and isn't sure what to do next. We walk through a few of her options and what she should do next to get more comfortable with her retirement. For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:14:26

Make more money NOT investing at the bottom of the...

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2025/03/20

In this episode, we discuss dollar cost averaging and how to apply this top property investment. This includes how you can make more money investing consistently – rather than holding out for the bottom of the market. For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:13:06

Make the same money with less risk (in property) ⎥Ep....

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2025/03/19

In this episode, we discuss why property investors need to diversify and think about diversification.This includes how to make the same money (generate the same return) while lowering your risk. And how you practically do this as a property investor in NZ.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:13:59

"My neighbour wants to poison my dog" – how to deal...

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2025/03/18

n this episode, we discuss how to deal with bad neighbours. That includes one case where a tenant's neighbours were threatening to poison their dog. We talk through who to call in different situations and a few case studies of when neighbours truly are at war.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:14:45

How do you ACTUALLY get a mortgage top-up⎥Ep. 2014

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2025/03/17

In this episode, we discuss the exact process to get a mortgage top up. That includes what you can use a mortgage top up for, who you need to talk to, and different ways you can set it up. Ultimately, property investors can use this information to decide whether a mortgage top up is right for them.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:17:28

Am I middle class? (NZ)⎥Ep. 2013

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2025/03/16

In this episode, we discuss what middle class really means in New Zealand. This includes how much income and wealth you might need to be considered middle class. And if you're not middle class ... what are you?For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:17:30

From 0 to 5 properties in 5 years – at just 32-years...

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2025/03/15

In this episode, we are joined by Laura to discuss how she went from 0 to 5 properties in just over 5 years. That includes how she did it starting on a single income and is now just 32 years old.She shares the highs and the lows and some of the mistakes along the way. For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:18:27

$50k for property coaching, is it actually worth the...

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2025/03/15

In this episode, we discuss whether it's worth dropping $50k on property coaching. That includes how much different companies charge and what you get for it. That includes looking at pricing for companies like: Wolfe Property Coaching,Property Apprentice, Positive Real Estate, Straight-Up Property InvestingTama Singh Asset LabFinaxAnd many more.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:13:39

Finders Fees: How to make $10k+ in property without...

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2025/03/13

In this episode, we discuss Finders Fees and how you can make $10,000+ through property ... without actually paying for a house. This includes how property investors can use deeds of nominations and contemporaneous settlements to on-sell properties for a fee. This is a strategy primarily used by land finders and people who want to sell to developers (or other property traders).For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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