

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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Dec 18, 2021 • 14min
🐂💩 News Stories – Countering The Anti-Landlord Propaganda in the NZ Media ⎜ Ep. 829
In this episode, we discuss and counter some of the anti-landlord propaganda that is creeping up and into the New Zealand media.
We talk through what was stated in the property investment-related stories, along with what the journalists got right and wrong.
Want to learn more about property investment? Subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to help you become a more successful property investor.

Dec 17, 2021 • 12min
Should I Invest In These Lower-Cost Commercial Units? Including How To Finance Them ⎜ Ep. 828
In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should consider investing in lower-cost commercial units based out of Christchurch.
We dig into the details to go through whether they are a good investment and also talk through how to finance these sorts of properties.
Want to learn more about property investment? Subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to help you become a more successful property investor.

Dec 16, 2021 • 14min
Case Study: Evicting Tenants Through The Tenancy Tribunal – The Process ⎜ Ep. 827
In this episode, we discuss the process that the Tenancy Tribunal goes through when seeking to evict a property investor's tenants.
We go through a case study from a property investor in Tokoroa, along with what happened with her rental property.
Want to learn more about property investment? Subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a brand new video to help you become a more successful property investor.

Dec 15, 2021 • 14min
How to Assess The Health of a City's Rental Property Market – Based on Data ⎜ Ep. 826
In this episode, we discuss how property investors can assess the health of city or suburb's rental market based on the facts numbers and data.
We take you through where to find the data including:
Stats NZ – Stats about a place tool, and
TradeMe data on how many rentals are available at any one time.
Ultimately, this allows you to determine how long your vacancy period might be in that surburb or city.

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 34min
Bonus: Predictions and Forecasts for Property Investment in 2022
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from a recent property investment webinar where we looked back on our predictions for this year and give our predictions for property in 2022.

Dec 14, 2021 • 14min
How To Invest For Your Stage and Strategy ... Ask Yourself These 4 Specific Questions ⎜ Ep. 825
In this episode, we discuss how Kiwi property investors can invest for the specific stage that they are up to in their property investment journey.
We talk through the troubles and problems that exist in the property investment industry, where everyone thinks their's is the best strategy, and how to combat it.
Want to learn more about property investment? Subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to help you become a more successful property investor.

Dec 13, 2021 • 18min
Should I Invest In Visitor / Short Term Accommodation in Wanaka? ⎜ Ep. 824
In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should consider parking their money in visitor accommodation in Wanaka.
We discuss what this unique investment opportunity is, along with the good and the bad ... for instance the properties are cheap and high yielding ... but have lesser ability to achieve capital growth into the future.
We also mention that tonight (Tuesday 14th December) is our monthly property investment webinar, register to come to hear predictions and forecasts for the year ahead.

Dec 12, 2021 • 14min
Rich People Are Terrible With Money – Here's Why Lower Income People Are Better With Money ⎜ Ep. 823
In this episode, we discuss why higher-income people are worse with money than people on lower incomes.
We talk about what property investors need to know, and why people with more money need to take action sooner rather than later.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, which is happening on Tuesday 14th December. Click the link to register.

Dec 11, 2021 • 17min
Lending For Flipping – Will The Banks Lend You Money To Flip Houses? ⎜ Ep. 822
In this episode, we discuss whether banks will lend money to property investors for the purpose of flipping properties.
We discuss when a bank would tlend for this purpose, and when they wouldn't. We also mention that if the banks don't lend, then non-bank lenders, like Basecorp, can be an option.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, which is happening on Tuesday 14th December at 7pm. Click the link to register.

Dec 10, 2021 • 13min
What Do I Do At a Pre Settlement Inspection? – For a New Build ⎜ Ep. 821
In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to do at a pre-settlement inspection, especially for a New Build.
We talk through what you need to take with you, including lamps, phone charges, sale and purchase agreements and everything else.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, which is happening this Tuesday at 7pm. Click the link to register.


