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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Oct 31, 2021 • 14min
The Ethical Argument For Investing In Property⎜Ep. 781
In this episode, we discuss the ethical arguments to figure out whether property investment is an ethical pursuit.
This includes looking at homeownership data, house price increases, and estimating the cost for the government to provide all rental housing.
We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video teach you something new about investing in property in NZ.
Oct 30, 2021 • 17min
Case Study: The Ultimate Guide On How You Do DD On a Property⎜Ep. 780
In this episode, we discuss a case study of how property investors can do due diligence of a property they are purchasing.
This includes using tools like Property Guru, Google Maps, and Companies Office records to get a sense of the area and deal with your concerns.
We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a brand new video to teach you something new about investing in property, here in NZ.
Oct 29, 2021 • 13min
Building Consents vs Resource Consents – What's the Difference? + When Do Property Investor's Need Them?⎜Ep. 779
In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about building and resource consents. This includes a rundown of when you actually need a resource and building consent.
We also talk about the extra costs of each type of consent, and who need to worry most about needing each consent.
We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to teach you something more about investing in property here in NZ.
Oct 28, 2021 • 10min
What Can I Actually Build Under the New RMA + Planning Rules?⎜Ep. 778
In this episode, we discuss what property investors can actually build under the new RMA rules. This includes different configurations that could reasonably be built.
This includes versions of townhouses, apartments, duplexes and standalone houses. We also go through some of the planning rules so you can decide how your property investment strategy might change after the new rules are introduced.
We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to teach you how to be a successful property investor here in NZ.
Oct 27, 2021 • 14min
Winners and Losers from Govt's RMA Reform Announcement⎜Ep. 777
In this episode, we discuss who the winners and losers are from the government's most recent RMA reform announcement.
We discuss what it means for property investors and property investment in general and who will and won't be better off.
We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Make sure you subscribe to see the latest videos.
Oct 26, 2021 • 15min
Breaking: Building Rules Relaxed ... Oversupply of Houses? End of Capital Growth?⎜Ep. 776
In this episode, we discuss the new RMA rules that the government plans to introduce and legislate for before the end of the year.
We share what property investors need to know, and how it will impact the New Zealand property market.
We also ask for your help ... we're currently campaigning for the Listener's Choice Award for New Zealand podcast awards. If you could nominate us that would be really, really helpful :)
Oct 25, 2021 • 15min
Oversupply of Housing? $300 Million Warkworth Partnership Announced Between NZ Super Fund + Classic Group⎜Ep. 775
In this episode, we discuss the recently announced $300 million partnership between the NZ Super Fund and Classic Group – a Tauranga based developer.
We go through the timelines for the development, as well as what property investors need to know if they are investing north of Auckland.
We also ask for your help ... we're currently campaigning for the Listener's Choice Award for New Zealand podcast awards. If you could nominate us that would be really, really helpful :)
Oct 24, 2021 • 14min
Ed + Andrew Share Their Personal Goals For Property Investment⎜Ep. 774
In this episode, we discuss what our personal goals are for property investment, as well as how they have changed over time.
We discuss the level of passive income we're attempting to achieve and how this fits in with the wider picture.
We also mention that you might like to subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to teach you something new about property investment, right here in New Zealand.
Oct 23, 2021 • 12min
Listener Situation: Help! The Developers Are Buying Up Properties Next Door ... What Should I Do?⎜Ep. 773
In this episode, we hear the situation of a listener of the show, Jay. Developers are buying up big on his street, pushing up prices and he's conflicted about whether this is a good or a bad thing.
We go through how we would approach answering this question, and dig into the data to talk through what Jay's options are.
We also mention that you might like to subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to teach you something new about property investment, right here in New Zealand.
Oct 22, 2021 • 12min
Selling in a Hot Market vs a Cold Market ... The Surprising Way Investors Can Sell For More⎜Ep. 772
In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should sell their properties in a hot or in a cold property market.
We go through the data and walk through how selling mid-way through a hot market can often make less money than selling in the worst part of the following cold market.
We also mention that you might like to subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to teach you something new about property investment here in New Zealand.
