

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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Mar 14, 2022 • 17min
$840k Made In 2 Years ... How This Couple Scored a Scorcher-Deal In New Plymouth – Sanjay + Ais ⎜ Ep. 915
In this episode, we are once again joined by property investors, Sanjay and Ais to discuss how they scored a scorcher of a deal in New Plymouth.
We walk through how the couple is transforming a 2-dwelling 1-title property into 4 dwellings with 4 separate titles. We walk through the numbers and how the couple scored the deal.
We also walk through what property investors who are looking for similar results should do to follow in the couple's foot setps.

Mar 13, 2022 • 16min
From $36k in Debt to Making $800k+ on a Single Property Deal ... The Inspiring Story of Sanjay and Ais ⎜ Ep. 914
In this episode, we are joined by property investors, Sanjay and Ais to discuss how they went from over $30k in debt to making hundreds of thousands of dollars through property.
Sanjay and Ais were the winners of The Deal – our recent colab event with the Waikato Property Investors Association.
We go through how they grew their portfolio and acquired their first property, and reveal the sacrifices they made to make it all happen.

Mar 12, 2022 • 15min
Build to Rent Explained – Should I Invest in a Build To Rent Fund? ⎜ Ep. 913
In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about Build to Rent. We talk through what Build to Rent is as well as who it's right and wrong for.
We mention that Build to Rent can potentially be a good way for passive investors to earn a stable yield from their properties. However, they are probably not the right fit for investors focussed on growing their wealth.
If you're the sort of investor looking to grow their wealth, that's where you might like to use to Opes Property Coaching programme to help you create a plan and then find the right properties.

Mar 11, 2022 • 14min
Exact Process To Implement The Split Banking Strategy ... A Hot To Guide ⎜ Ep. 912
In this episode, we discuss the exact process property investors can use to implement the split banking strategy. This is where a borrower uses multiple banks rather than just one.
This includes the documentation required, a step by step guide of who does what, and what it all costs
We also mention that if you would like to take your property investment portfolio further in 2022, you can always come in for a complimentary portfolio planning session.

Mar 10, 2022 • 14min
Will The Govt's Tax Changes Create Two Classes of Property? And How Long Will They Last? ⎜ Ep. 911
In this episode, we discuss whether the government's upcoming interest deductibility tax changes will create two tiers of properties – new builds and existing properties.
We discuss whether one type of property will grow more quickly than the other, and also how long we believe the interest deductibility changes might last.
We wrap up the show by mentioning that you can watch the entire episode with all the video clips and data on the Opes Partners YouTube channel.

Mar 9, 2022 • 1h 22min
Bonus: How to find a Screaming Good Deal in 2022 – Webinar Audio
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from a recent "How to find a screaming good deal in 2022" webinar where we looked at how and where the deals are to be had in property investment, and share Andrew's own "Nicol's negotiating 9" tips to help you get a better deal.

Mar 9, 2022 • 14min
"The Bank is Forcing Me to Sell my House" ... Do You Really Know What you're Signing? ⎜ Ep. 910
In this episode, we discuss a situation where a property investor claims the bank is trying to force him to sell a property. We talk through the details of the situation and what you need to know.
We then read through a real contract from a major New Zealand bank, pointing out the terms and conditions, and then ones you might usually over look.
Ultimately, this lets you know what you need to look out for when signing a lending agreement with a major New Zealand bank, and some of the hidden risks.

Mar 8, 2022 • 17min
8 Problems That Can Happen When You Invest In a New Build – The Honest Truth ⎜ Ep. 909
In this episode, we discuss the 8 problems that can happen when property investors decide to purchase and invest in a new build.
This includes discussions about the property market dropping, the property not being built right, the developer going bust and a host of other potential issues (along with how to solve them).
We also mention that you can watch last night's webinar on the Opes Partners webinar library, click the link to watch the recording.

Mar 7, 2022 • 14min
9 Things That Often Go Wrong When You Buy an Investment Property + How To Avoid Them ⎜ Ep. 908
In this episode, we are joined by Toby Pascoe – a property investor and financial advisor – to discuss the 9 things that often go wrong when you buy an investment property.
We cover everything from the market dropping to taking on too much debt, and even your bank going bust.
You'll also learn how to avoid these mistakes or how to deal with them if the worst should happen.

Mar 6, 2022 • 18min
High Income ≠ Rich ... Why You Can Earn A High Income and Still Be Poor ⎜ Ep. 907
In this episode, we are once again joined by Toby Pascoe, a property investor and financial adviser. Here, we compare rich and poor mindsets.
We discuss why high income does not equal rich, and why low income does not equal poor. You can still earn a high income and be poor, and you can earn a low income and be rich.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar which is coming up on Tuesday 8th March at 7pm. Click the link to register to learn how to find a screaming good deal in 2022.


