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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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00:12:41

‘A Sauna Without The Fun’: New Townhouse Are Too...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/02/03

In this episode, we discuss why some New Build townhouses are overheating. Recent reports show that some townhouses are unbearably hot, making them unliveable. For investors, if you buy a townhouse that overheats, it'll be hard both to rent and sell the property ... potentially making it not a very good investment. So we talk you through how to avoid overheating townhouses and how to fix one that is too hot. For more from Opes

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00:22:24

How to Ask Your Boss for a Pay Rise (and actually get...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/02/02

In this episode, we discuss how to ask your boss for a pay rise. This includes the exact script to use when asking for that pay rise and the email to send when you set up the meeting. You'll also learn what websites to use when you're trying to figure out how much you should be paid. That way you can have confidence when you ask your boss for that all important pay increase. For more from Opes

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00:15:43

The Property Investment Disaster Story You Need To...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/02/01

In this episode, Kate joins us for another Case Study Sunday. Kate is a Kiwi living in the UK who recently had a run-in when buying an investment property in New Zealand. She shares how the New Build investment property she bought didn't work out as expected and the issues she's had along the way. That way, you can avoid the same property investment mistakes Kate made. For more from Opes

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00:18:06

How Much Should You Spend on an Investment Property...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/31

In this episode, we discuss how much you should spend on an investment property in 2025. That includes how much is too much to spend on a property. You'll also learn when you should spend more (and when you should spend less on a property). That way you can get a sense of the budget you should set if you are looking to buy an investment property in 2025. For more from Opes

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00:15:57

How to Sell Your House For WAY More (Auction Tips for...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, we discuss how to sell your house for more money when you sell at auction. This includes what happens in the auction room, what the auctioneer will do, and how to set the reserve price for your property. We also discuss what will happen if your property doesn't meet the reserve price and how the negotiation works on the day. That way, you can have the confidence to sell your property at auction and get the best price possible. For more from Opes

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00:25:11

What to Invest in After You Sell Your Properties⎥Ep....

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/29

In this episode, we are joined by Angela Anderson from AMA Capital to discuss what to invest in after you sell down your properties. That's because after making their money through property, many investors decide to sell down and put their money somewhere else. That could be in a managed fund, term deposit, shares or some other investment. This fits within the 'Nest Egg' strategy we discuss in our book – Wealth Plan. So this episode acts as a 'how to' guide to execute the end

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00:12:52

The Commitment Issues Strategy: How To Make Banks Say...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/28

In this episode, we discuss the Commitment Issues strategy and how to get the bank to say yes to your next mortgage application. This includes how the banks look at your mortgage application and decide whether to say yes (or not). We also discuss how you can adapt your mortgage application to make it more likely that the bank gives you the lending you want. For more from Opes

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00:15:10

Mid-Term Rentals: How Much More Money Can I Make?⎥Ep....

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/27

In this episode, we discuss mid-term rental properties, what they are and how much more money you can make. This includes which properties tend to make better mid-term rentals and what you need to do (as a property investor) to rent your property out mid-term. Ultimately, this is so you can make the right decision about whether to rent your property out on the mid-term market. For more from Opes

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00:18:23

The Old Kiwi Dream is Dead—This is What Kiwis Want...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/26

In this episode, we discuss how the Kiwi Dream is changing. This includes what the Kiwi Dream is and what it used to be. We also go over what most Kiwis want for their financial future, based on the investors we talk to. And ultimately we talk about what you need to do differently to make that new Kiwi Dream happen. For more from Opes

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00:18:52

How I Went From Jobless To Owning 4 Properties In 5...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/25

In this episode, we are joined by KT, a property investor from Rolleston for another Case Study Sunday. KT shares the story of how he got locked out of NZ and stuck in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. And how he went from being jobless to owning 4 properties in just 5 years. He talks us through how he started subdividing properties and building units to quickly grow his property portfolio. And now he owns his own business and plans to flip properties to continue to build wealth. For more

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00:13:41

How to Legally Remove Squatters (Without Paying...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/24

In this episode, we discuss how to legally remove squatters from your rental property. This includes what a squatter is (in New Zealand), the rights that the have, and what not to do when you want to get rid of a squatter. We also go through a case study of one Dunedin couple who spent $16,000 trying to evict a squatter. For more from Opes

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00:14:01

How Property Investors Can LEGALLY Pay Less Tax⎥Ep. 1961

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In this episode, we discuss strategies for how property investors can legally pay less tax. This includes tax minimisation strategies you haven't heard about before on the show. We go through how much you can save and the pros and cons of using these different tactics. As well as who can use them. For more from Opes

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00:14:56

Cost of Living Crisis: Is It FINALLY Over? (New...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/22

In this episode, we discuss the latest inflation data from Stats NZ. This shows that inflation remains at 2.2% – firmly within the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target band. We go through what it means for interest rates and your mortgage. And also the latest house price data, including whether house prices are going up or down. For more from Opes

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00:14:47

How to sell 1 investment property to buy 2 ⎥ Ep. 1959

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/21

In this episode, we discuss the 'Sell 1 to buy 2' strategy. This is how property investors can grow their portfolio by slimming down their portfolios first. This includes what the Sell 1 to buy 2 strategy is, how it works, and how to use it in 2025. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:18:35

How this teacher grew her wealth by $280,000 in 18...

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2025/01/20

In this episode, Te Ahuru Waititi joins us for Case Study Sunday. This includes how this teacher grew her wealth by over $280,000 in just 18 months. Te Ahuru shares how she educated herself to invest – even though no one else in her family was into investing. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property

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00:15:07

Misleading spreadsheets: Excel is more dangerous than...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/20

In this episode, we discuss the drawbacks of using spreadsheets as a property investor. This includes the potential to be misled if you think that the spreadsheet shows you exactly what will happen in the future. So, we share the mindset that property investors and homeowners should have when they use a spreadsheet to make property decisions. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:16:36

We create financial plans for NZ millionaires (and...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/19

In this episode, we create financial plans for 5 New Zealand celebrities. We look into how much money Israel Adesanya, Jacinda Ardern, Sonny Bill Williams, Shaun Johnson and Grant Roberston have. We also consider what advice we'd give them if we were creating financial plans for these well-known New Zealanders. Just keep in mind that this is not formal financial advice for these Kiwis. This is just an example of what we would look into if we were creating a formal financial plan for them. For

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00:15:08

5 signs it's time to change lawyers⎥Ep. 1955

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/17

In this episode, we discuss the 5 signs that it is time to change your property lawyer. This includes how to break up with them ... even if they are a close family friend. That way property investors and homeowners can find and use the right property lawyer for them. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private

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00:11:12

The TRUTH about commercial property yields⎥Ep. 1954

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/16

In this episode, we discuss the truth about commercial property investment yields. This includes what a good yield is in commercial property in 2025. We also discuss which commercial properties tend to have better yields and which locations in New Zealand tend to have higher yields and lower vacancy rates. That way property investors can get a better sense of the commercial property market. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:13:54

How to use the 'Cashflow Keep Up' strategy⎥Ep. 1953

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/15

In this episode, we discuss the Cashflow Keep Up strategy. This is the idea that property investors need to continually increase their rent (in small amounts) to keep up with the market. We discuss how to use this strategy, how to raise your rent as a property investor, and how to figure out what the market rent for your property is. For more from Opes Partners:

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