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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Jul 25, 2022 • 15min
Top 5 Non Bank Lenders ... An Honest Review ... Which One Should I Use?⎜Ep. 1048
In this episode, we discuss the top 5 non-bank lenders in New Zealand, along with the pros and cons of each.
This includes a look at Resimac, Squirrel Money, BaseCorp, PepperMoney and Liberty Financial. Ultimately this will allow you to get a sense of which non-bank lender might be the right fit for you.
Jul 24, 2022 • 12min
Home Loan Paid Off, What Next? What Property Investors Need To Know ⎜ Ep. 1047
In this episode, we answer a question from a listener of the show. They want to know what they should do after they've paid off their personal home loan.
We go through the different options and compare the returns they could get from investing in property, shares or something else.
Ultimately this means you can decide what the right decision might be for you.
Jul 23, 2022 • 14min
Case Study Sunday – How Steph and Bayley Will Retire with $150k Passive Income ⎜ Ep. 1046
In this episode, we discuss how this couple – Steph and Bayley – will retire at 65 with $150k in passive income ... without relying on the government superannuation.
This includes a look at how much these property investors were earning and what they need to do to close their Wealth Gap.
Jul 22, 2022 • 17min
Are Car Parks a Good Investment? Price + Rent + Returns ... ⎜ Ep. 1045
In this episode, we discuss whether standalone car parks are a good investment for property investors.
This includes an analysis of the price, lending, rent and returns investors can expect if they start to invest in car parks.
We also go through how prevalent the opportunity is, and where these investments tend to be located.
Jul 21, 2022 • 16min
The End of Capital Growth? How Are House Prices Going To Increase Any Further? ⎜ Ep. 1044
In this episode, we discuss whether it's the end of capital growth for property investors and homeowners in the New Zealand property market.
We discuss house price to income ratios and go through the logic as to why they matter very little to most buyers in the New Zealand property market.
We also mention our upcoming How to Invest in Property 'The Right Way' in 2022 webinar, which is on Tuesday 2nd August at 7pm. Click the link to register.
Jul 20, 2022 • 13min
Forever Home vs Investment Property ... Which Should I Buy First? ⎜ Ep. 1043
In this episode, we discuss a case study of a listener of the show, who wants to know whether he should purchase his forever home first, or start investing in property.
We discuss the pros and cons of both so you can make the right decision for you.
We also mention our upcoming How to Invest in Property 'The Right Way' in 2022 webinar, which is happening on Tuesday 2nd August at 7pm. Click the link to register.
Jul 19, 2022 • 12min
Revealed: Areas Most Likely To Fall In Value ⎜ Ep. 1042
In this episode, we discuss which parts of New Zealand are most vulnerable to house price drops.
This includes which areas have already fallen the fastest. And you can use this map to see the areas that have already fallen in value most quickly.
You can also use this map to see which areas have the greatest opportunities for house prices to recover more quickly.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 14min
Show Homes as Investment Properties … Are They a Good Investment? ⎜ Ep. 1041
In this episode, we discuss whether Show Homes make good investment properties. This includes a look at how the leases are structured and what happens after the developer no long needs your property as a show home.
Jul 17, 2022 • 11min
$20k Cash Backs Offered By Some Banks ... Are They Worth It? What Investors Need To Know ⎜ Ep. 1040
In this episode, we discuss the incentives that are currently being offered by banks, both for property investors and owner occupiers.
This includes some cash backs that go up to $20,000 by some banks. We go through who is eligible, and whether taking the largest cash back always gives the best deal.
Jul 16, 2022 • 13min
Case Study Sunday – How Andrew Helped These Investors Plan Their Retirement ⎜ Ep. 1039
In this episode, we discuss how Andrew helped these property investors use property to sort their retirement.
