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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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00:15:10

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...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

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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00:17:40

Can I sell my own house & save $25,000 in real estate...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/14

In this episode, we discuss private sales and what it takes to sell your property yourself. We talk through the pros and cons of private sales. This includes whether it is worth looking into it to save $25,000+ in real estate agent commission fees. That way property investors and homeowners can get a sense of whether selling their home privately is the right move for them. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:15:04

How banks decide if they’ll give you a mortgage (or...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/13

In this episode, we discuss how banks decide whether to give you a mortgage (or not). This includes the 3 tests banks run before they'll approve your mortgage. And the strategies that property investors can use to get the bank to lend them more money. Property investors and homeowners can use this information to borrow more and get that next investment property. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:17:11

Buying a house in a 'good' school zone: Smart...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/12

In this episode, we discuss whether properties in 'good' school zones are good investments. This includes whether properties in 'good' school zones go up in value faster and whether they get better rental yields. This is so property investors and homeowners can get a sense of whether it is worth paying the extra money to buy a house in a more desireable school zone. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:15:49

$100k passive income in 10 years – Is it possible? ⎥...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/11

In this episode, we discuss whether it's possible to build a $100k passive income in just 10 years.This includes what property investors would need to do to build that $100k passive income that quickly. We also discuss how many properties an investor would need to buy to make it happen. And the risks involved. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:16:50

What Chinese and Korean buyers look for in property ⎥...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/10

In this episode, we are joined by Doris Tang from Barfoot and Thompson to discuss what Chinese and Korean Kiwis look for when they buy houses in New Zealand. This includes a look into Feng Shui and what sort of properties have better Feng Shui. And what you should look for as a property investor. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up

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00:12:20

Crossing the Finish Line (property investment stage)...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/09

In this episode, we discuss the third and final stage of property investment – the Crossing the Finish Line stage. This includes what you need to get into the Crossing the Finish Line stage and how to set up your money to earn a passive income. We share what's changed since we wrote the book and how the Crossing the Finish Line stage works in 2025. For more from Opes Partners:

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00:12:06

Running The Race (property investment stage) – 2025...

The Property Academy Podcast ·

2025/01/08

In this episode, we discuss the second stage of property investment – the Running the Race stage. This includes what you need to do in the Running the Race stage ... and what needs to happen before you can move on to the 3rd and final stage. We share what's changed since we wrote the book and how the Running the Race stage works in 2025. For more from Opes Partners:

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