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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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01:27:32

"I spent $100k creating NZ's first Property AI tool"

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2025/03/04

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at Opes Ai, a new tool created for the Opes Partners website to help property investors.In this podcast you'll get:How to get free property infoHow many properties can I buy?Live Q&A: where we answer all your questions about Opes AiFor more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:18:08

Do house prices really double every 10 years?⎥Ep. 2001

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2025/03/04

In this episode, we discuss whether NZ house prices really do double every 10 years. We dig through the data to look at how often house prices double ... and what happens after they do. Do house prices keep going up ... or do they start to take a slide? We also look at where New Zealand house prices tend to go up most often.For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Private Property

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00:20:01

I bought a house at the peak of the market - Now...

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2025/03/03

In this episode, we discuss what property investors should do if they bought at the peak of the market. This includes how you might legitimately feel about this podcast and some of the topics we cover.We also go through the numbers to see whether it is worth selling your properties to cut your losses and run. Ultimately, you can use this information to make the best financial decision for you.For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly ⁠⁠

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00:24:35

How to retire with just $19,000 in the bank (The $19K...

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2025/03/02

In this episode, we discuss the $19k retirement plan ... how you can retire (as a couple) on just $19,000 in New Zealand. We go through a bit of feedback we received from Mary Holm – one of New Zealand's most trusted financial journalists. And look at the NZ Society of Actuaries report that shows how your spending could change throughout your retirement. Ultimately, this answers the question: "How much do I need to spend in retirement?"For more from Opes Partners:

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00:19:47

I lost $100,000+ investing in property (And I'd do it...

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2025/03/01

In this episode, we are joined by Eleanor Grimshaw for another Case Study Sunday. Eleanor walks us through how she lost over $100,000 investing in property. This happened after she bought a rental property at the peak of the NZ housing market. We also talked about how much she was investing into her properties each weak, and why she'd do it all again. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:21:01

The truth about property flipping (2025)⎥Ep. 1997

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2025/02/28

In this episode, we discuss the truth about property flipping. This includes how much you can make flipping properties, how much you should spend renovating your properties and the best (and worst) places to flip in New Zealand.This is so property investors can get a sense of how and when to flip properties the right way.For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly ⁠ ⁠Private Property

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00:14:53

Explaining Homes.co.nz's wild price swings⎥Ep. 1996

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2025/02/27

In this episode, we discuss why Homes.co.nz's online valuations jump around so much. This includes how their algorithms work, what causes the numbers to go up and down and how often they are updated. We also mentioned that you should check out the HomesEstimate page on their website.For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:15:24

I tried Rent-vesting to get a cheaper house⎥Ep. 1995

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2025/02/26

In this episode, we discuss the rent-vesting strategy (also called Rentvesting). This is where you live in a rental property while you buy investment properties yourself. Andrew and Ed share why they rent-vested and how this strategy works in 2025. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:15:49

Top 5 best places to Airbnb a property (NZ)⎥Ep. 1994

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2025/02/25

In this episode, we discuss the 5 best and 5 worst places to buy an Airbnb in New Zealand. We look at AirDNA data to find out which areas have the highest Airbnb yields – where the market is growing (and where the market is stagnating).Ultimately, you can use this information to find the best deals in the NZ property market. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:21:25

NZ Herald is wrong – what they missed about...

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2025/02/24

In this episode, we discuss why the NZ Herald is wrong and a few things that respected financial commentator, Mary Holm, missed when talking about retirement numbers. We walk through how the choices an investor makes has an impact on the amount of money they'll need for retirement. And you can use this information to get a sense of what your retirement will cost. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:25:20

How to investigate any property developer (NZ)⎥Ep. 1992

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2025/02/23

In this episode, we discuss how you can investigate any property developer in New Zealand. That includes the 3 things you must do before trusting a property developer.One of these is to use the Developer Database. You can use this to get free data about the big developers around the country.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:19:34

"The property developer screwed up - But I won...

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2025/02/22

In this episode, we are joined by Rhys for another Case Study Sunday. Rhys shares how a developer changed the property he bought ... while it was being built. He walks us through what he did, and how he ended up coming out on top anyway.This is a must listen for any investor thinking about buying a property off-the-plans.For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:16:01

There's too many houses – Auckland's over supply...

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2025/02/21

In this episode, we discuss how Auckland has an oversupply of houses... and why that will continue in the future. This is the opposite argument of yesterday's show – where we argued that there would be too few houses in Auckland.So make sure to listen to these two shows together so you can make up your own mind about the future of housing in Auckland. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:17:27

Auckland's looming housing crisis – fact or...

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2025/02/20

In this episode, we dig into the housing supply in Auckland – New Zealand's largest city. We look at the argument that says Auckland will have a housing crisis in the future.Then, we turn the tables and look at the arguments as to why Auckland has an oversupply of housing. That way, you can make up your own mind and figure out where you need to adapt your investment strategy. Whether that is getting in (or out ) of the Auckland housing market. For more from Opes

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00:15:08

OCR cut again – how low will interest rates go?⎥Ep. 1988

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2025/02/19

In this episode, we discuss the latest cuts to the OCR out of the Reserve Bank. You'll hear how far the Reserve Bank plans to cut and how much they think house prices will rise. And which banks are already cutting their interest rates.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:17:29

Inside NZ's Trillion Dollar Housing Ponzi Scheme⎥Ep....

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2025/02/18

In this episode, we investigate New Zealand's $1 trillion housing market to see if it is a Ponzi scheme and a scam.Is it just a great big wealth transfer from younger generations to the older generations?Is there something untoward going on? Or, are there other factors at play?For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:13:17

Can real estate agent manipulate Homes.co.nz...

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2025/02/17

In this episode, we discover whether real estate agents can manipulate the Homes Estimate that you see on Homes.co.nz.Most New Zealanders think these values see these value estimates as impartial and independent.But, as we discover real estate agents can fiddle with the numbers to try and get you to pay more.So, is Homes.co.nz the only website to do this?Or do QV, OneRoof and realestate.co.nz allow agents to fiddle with the numbers too?For more from Opes

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00:24:21

NZ property websites compared: TradeMe vs OneRoof vs...

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2025/02/16

In this episode, we rate and rank the different property websites in NZ to find the best website for looking at (and searching for) property.That includes looking at the features and filters for Trademe, Realestate.co.nz and OneRoof.That way you can find out which is the best website for you when you next look for property.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:26:44

"5 houses later: Here's what we learned about...

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2025/02/15

In this episode, we are joined for another Case Study Sunday by Romana and Kirk.These property investors have have built a portfolio of 5 houses over the last 15 years.Now they've just invested in a 10-unit property in Christchurch that earns over a 12% gross yield.They share their highs, lows and top renovation tactics.Want to follow their journey? Follow them on Instagram – @thatpropertyduoFor more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private

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00:18:38

How much does a home renovation actually cost?⎥Ep. 1983

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2025/02/15

In this episode, we discuss how much a home renovation really costs.That includes how to set your overall budget ... and how to decide where the money actually goes.We also talk about the signs you should spend more ... and the signs that you should spend less on a renovation.That way you can decide how to set your renovation budget.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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