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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Jun 18, 2022 • 14min
Case Study Sunday – $1,000 More Rent Per Week Using This Renovation Plan ⎜ Ep. 1011
In this episode, we are joined by Ilse Wolfe to discuss a case study of a property investor who increased the rent of their property by $1,000 a week.
We go through the exact renovations they conducted, and how they kept their costs low by thinking outside the square.
We also mention that if you'd like advice on how to do similar renovations, you can learn more about the Opes Accelerate programme.
Jun 17, 2022 • 13min
How To Politely Say No To Your Tenants' Excessive Maintenance Requests ⎜ Ep. 1010
In this episode, we discuss how property investors can politely say no to tenants' excessive requests for maintenance.
We also go through how to figure out what maintenance needs to be done, and which can be saved for a later date.
We also go through different scenarios so you can get a sense of how to handle communication with your tenants.
Jun 16, 2022 • 18min
Social Housing – The Reality Of Renting Your Property Out To Social Housing Providers ⎜ Ep. 1009
In this episode, we are joined by property investor, Ilse Wolfe, from Opes Accelerate to talk about renting your properties to Community Housing Providers.
This includes discussing who Community Housing Providers are, and what property investors need to know if they're going to rent to a social housing provider.
We also mention that if you want to work with Ilse and Opes Accelerate, you can click the link to learn more.
Jun 15, 2022 • 14min
DDL In Receivership ... Another One Bites The Dust ... Developers Going Broke ⎜ Ep. 1008
In this episode, we discuss how property developer DDL Ormiston has gone into receivership.
We share what property investors need to know to avoid investing with a developer who may run into financial hardship.
This includes asking specific questions, searching the New Zealand Legal Information Institute, and using Companies Office records to determine where the major shareholder lives.
Jun 14, 2022 • 13min
Cancel Your Insurance – How To Self Insure + What Property Investors Need to Know ⎜ Ep. 1007
In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about self insurance – the concept of having enough assets so that you don't need insurance.
This includes case studies and situations of who might be able to cancel their insurance, and who still needs to have it in place.
Jun 13, 2022 • 15min
The Future of Renting in NZ ... Predictions, Forecasts, and The 3 Themes Property Investors Need To Know ⎜ Ep. 1006
In this episode, we discuss what the future of renting looks like in New Zealand.
This includes a look at both the supply and demand factors in play and how tenants will respond to rising rents and comparatively stagnant wages.
This will give you, as a property investor, a sense of how the rental market is likely to change over time.
Jun 12, 2022 • 13min
Andrew's 5 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes ... + How To Avoid Them ⎜ Ep. 1005
In this episode, we discuss Andrew's top 5 mistakes in property investments, and what other investors can learn to avoid these same mistakes.
These include how to work with your property manager the right way, which repairs to do and which tenant request to ignore.
Jun 11, 2022 • 14min
Case Study Sunday – This Investor Owns 25 Properties ... But Still Made This Mistake ⎜ Ep. 1004
In this episode, we are joined by mortgage adviser, Peter Norris, to discuss a case study of an investor who owns 25 rental properties.
The property investor put a property under contract, went unconditional, but then couldn't get the finance for the project. Peter walks through how this investor got the finance so they were still able to settle the property.
We also mention Catalyst Financial's Investment Ready service, where you work with a mortgage adviser to get in the financial position to invest. Click the link to sign up.
Jun 10, 2022 • 11min
New Stats – 20% of Kiwis Think It's a Bad Time To Buy a House ... Why That Should Make You Smile ⎜ Ep. 1003
In this episode, we discuss the latest figures from the ASB Housing Confidence survey, and what property investors need to know.
This comes off the back of a recent stuff article, which discussed what New Zealanders think of the property market, and the opportunities that are there for property investors.
Jun 9, 2022 • 14min
This Investor Could Loose $500,000 ... Here's Why + What They Should Do About Developers Not Settling ⎜ Ep. 1002
In this episode, we discuss how this property investor could lose over $500,000 because the developer they sold their property to is struggling to settle.
We go through the reasons why a developer might not settle a property and address the risks and benefits of selling to a developer.
Ultimately you can use this information to decide if you want to sell to a developer and decide what you can do if they struggle to settle.
