The Property Academy Podcast
Opes Partners
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 you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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 you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2022 • 13min
Case Study Sunday – Build $300k Passive Income Through Property ⎜ Ep. 1067
In this episode, we are joined by Maxine Clason-Thomas – a financial adviser – to discuss how this couple will use investment properties to fund their retirement.
This includes a look at their incomes, their current assets and what they're on track to achieve.
Aug 12, 2022 • 10min
8 Things We'll Never do in Property Investment ⎜ Ep. 1066
In this episode, we discuss the 8 things that we will never do in property investment. This is so property investors and first home buyers can get a sense of what to avoid when purchasing properties.
This includes not paying principal and interest on mortgages, not investing in small towns that get low capital growth and not spending time managing our own rental properties.
Aug 11, 2022 • 13min
7 Steps Investors Can Take To Attract Tenants in a Tougher Rental Market ⎜ Ep. 1065
In this episode, we discuss the 7 steps that property investors can take to attract a tenant in a tougher rental market.
This includes doing basic cosmetic renovations to the property, adding sweeteners for the tenant, and adding in appliances that the tenant might need.
Aug 10, 2022 • 12min
Tenancy Tribunal – How to set the Market Rent ⎜ Ep. 1064
In this episode, we discuss how property investors can set the market rent for their properties, based on the Tenancy Tribunal’s process
Aug 9, 2022 • 17min
Cashflow Hacking Step #4 – Upgrade Fixtures and Fittings ... A How-To Guide ⎜ Ep. 1063
In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, to discuss the 4th step in the Cashflow Hacking process – replacing fixtures and fittings.
This means that you as a property investor or a first home buyer can quickly add value and rental potential to your property.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, which is on Tuesday 30th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.
Aug 8, 2022 • 15min
How To Save Money on Legal Fees When You Buy Property ⎜ Ep. 1062
In this episode, we discuss how property investors and first home buyers can save money on legal fees when they buy a property in New Zealand.
We go through what it costs to use different types of law firms and the services you can expect to receive, so you can make an informed decision.
Aug 7, 2022 • 14min
Real Examples – Are House Prices Really Going Down? Exact Figures Revealed ⎜ Ep. 1061
In this episode, we discuss whether prices are really falling, along with the exact price reductions we are really seeing in the market.
That allows property investors and first home buyers to set their expectations about how far property prices are falling in today's market.
We also mention that we've just released this Youtube video about how to win at Any Part of the Property Cycle, click the link to watch.
Aug 6, 2022 • 15min
Case Study Sunday – x2 Rent on this 10-Unit New Plymouth Property ⎜ Ep. 1060
In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, to discuss one of her recent renovation projects. Here, Ilse talks us through how she purchased this complex, and what she’ll do to increase both the rent and the value.
Aug 5, 2022 • 12min
No Car Park vs Car Parks vs Garages ... Which Is Best? An Honest Analysis? ⎜ Ep. 1059
In this episode, we discuss what property investors should look for in a new build investment property when it comes to having a car park vs having no parking vs having a garage.
We go through how much a car park and garage costs and what the expected rental return is if you decide to purchase a property with one.
Aug 4, 2022 • 16min
Teardown – Tenant Group Releases Outrageous List of 10 Demands ⎜ Ep. 1058
In this episode, we teardown a list of 10 outrageous demands being made by tenancy advocate group, Tenants Action Wellington.
We walk through each of the demands in 60 seconds, along with why we think the demand is a bad idea.
We also mention Ep. 1010 of the podcast about how to politely say no to tenant requests.
We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube Channel, subscribe to keep learning how to be a successful property investor.
