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.
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May 2, 2022 • 17min
Cromwell – Is It a Good Place To Invest? An Honest, Data-Driven Review of This Tiny Town ⎜ Ep. 964
In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should consider Cromwell as a place to invest. This is based on an honest, data-driven analysis of this tiny town.
We dig into the potential population growth in Central Otago, the industries that support the town and analyse whether property prices are over or undervalued in today's market.
We also mention that we have our upcoming property investment webinar, which is happening on Tuesday 10th May at 7pm. Click the link to register.
May 1, 2022 • 13min
Revealed: Where House Prices Are Falling Fastest – A Breakdown of the NZ Housing Market ⎜ Ep. 963
In this episode, we reveal where house prices are falling fastest right now ... and what property investors need to know.
This includes a deep dive into the variation in house price movements – for instance, which areas are falling, and which are holding or improving their value.
Want to dig more into the data? You can explore the data for yourself by digging into the interactive maps we created for this episode.
Apr 30, 2022 • 13min
Case Study Sunday – How These Investors Will Achieve A Comfortable Retirement Using Property ⎜ Ep. 962
In this episode, we discuss a case study of a pair of investors who Andrew has recently worked with.
We walk through what the investors wanted to achieve for their retirement. Then we share how they'll use property to achieve these retirement goals.
Ultimately this will allow you to figure out how you might use property to achieve your life goals.
Want Andrew or the team to create a Wealth Plan for you? Learn more about our Wealth planning service here.
Apr 29, 2022 • 13min
Can You Really Buy A Property Under Value? An Honest Review ⎜ Epi #961
In this episode, we discuss whether you, as a property investor, can really buy a property undervalued.
This includes a discussion about what instant equity is and whether you can really create it in today's market.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, which is happening on Tuesday 10th of May at 7pm. Click the link to register.
Apr 28, 2022 • 18min
Dual Key Apartment Review – Are They A Good Investment? Honest Pros and Cons ⎜ Ep. 960
In this episode, we discuss whether dual key apartments are a good investment. This includes who they might be the right fit for and who they could be the wrong fit for.
We also share the sort of gross yield you should expect to receive from a dual key apartment (or dual key townhouse) and how these multi-income investments work.
The show wraps up by mentioning our upcoming property investment webinar, which is on Tuesday 10th May at 7pm. Here, you'll learn the 6 strategies that you can use to get Investor Ready.
Apr 27, 2022 • 17min
7 Strategies To Manage Your Top-Up As Interest Rates Rise – For Property Investors ⎜ Ep. 959
In this episode, we discuss the 7 strategies that property investors can use to manage their top-up as interest rates rise.
That's because as the banks hike interest rates, more properties will become negatively geared. That's going to mean many property investors are going to need to set aside money to keep their property's bank accounts in the black.
As well as sharing the 7 strategies, we also mention that you can download our revised spreadsheet for free ... which allows you to figure out whether you could debt-finance a portion of these contributions.
Apr 26, 2022 • 16min
Off Market Deals – How To Find Them + Top Mistakes To Avoid ⎜ Ep. 958
In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about off-market deals in today's market. This includes what they are and where to find them.
Andrew shares his experience of finding off-market deals and the sort of money he's been able to make. We also share the top mistakes that you need to avoid.
We also mention that we'd love to see you at our property investment webinar, which is coming up on Tuesday 10th May at 7pm. Click the link to register.
And remember you can find any previous episode using the podcast catalogue.
Apr 25, 2022 • 13min
How Does The Bank View My Mortgage Application? How Do I Keep Growing My Property Portfolio? UMI Deep Dive ⎜ Ep. 957
In this episode, we discuss how the bank views your mortgage application and how property investors can continue to grow their property portfolios ... even as interest rates rise and bank criteria tightens.
We go through the 7 strategies you can use to counteract tougher banking criteria so you can continue investing.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, where you'll learn the 6 strategies you can use to continue growing your portfolio. Click the link to register.
Apr 24, 2022 • 12min
"Earn Baby Earn" – The Mortgage Strategy You Need To Know That Will Help You Borrow More ⎜ Ep. 956
In this episode, we talk about the Earn Baby Earn strategy, a mortgage play that could help you borrow more so you can grow your property investment portfolio sooner.
This strategy is all about increasing your provable income ... which includes asking your boss for a raise, renegotiating how your remuneration is structured or increasing your household's hours at work.
If you want to learn more about how to increase your ability to borrow, come along to our upcoming property investment webinar, where you'll learn the 6 mortgage strategies that property investors need to know.
Apr 23, 2022 • 14min
Case Study Sunday: Under 30 and Buying Their 1st Investment Property ... How This Couple Are Doing It ⎜ Ep. 955
In this episode, we are joined by financial adviser and Property Partner, Derry Brown, to talk through a case study of a pair of property partners who are buying their first investment property before the age of 30.
We go through their incomes, what their house is worth, and the size of their current mortgage. This will give you a sense of whether you might be ready to get started investing in property.
We also mention that if you are keen to get a Wealth Plan, your next step is to book a complimentary Portfolio Planning Session. Click the link to learn more.
