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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Sep 14, 2021 • 20min
Escalation Clauses: Can Developers Just Increase The Price Of A Property? ⎜Ep. 734
In this episode, we discuss what property investors in New Zealand need to know about escalation clauses.
Over the last week, articles have appeared in NZ media publications suggesting that developers can increase the price of a property without consent.
So here, we discuss when a developer is able to pass on higher costs to property investors, and what you can do to protect yourself.
We also mention that our upcoming property investment webinar is happening this coming Tuesday 21st September at 7 pm. Click the link to register.
Sep 13, 2021 • 13min
Winners and Losers in Commercial Property Over the Last 12 Months ⎜Ep. 733
In this episode, we discuss the winners and losers in the commercial property game over the last 12 months. This allows you as a property investor to decide which sort of commercial assets to go after.
We also detail the different ways that Kiwi investors can invest in commercial property and ask whether you'd like to hear more about commercial property in the future.
We also mention that our upcoming property investment webinar is happening on 21st September at 7pm. Click the link to sign up.
Sep 12, 2021 • 19min
Rapid Fire: 32 Of Your Property Investment Questions Answered In Just 17 Minutes⎜Ep. 732
In this episode, we answer 32 of your top property investment questions, which were submitted at our most recent property investment webinar.
This includes answers about how the banks assess your mortgage application and the impact the your financial circumstances have on your ability to borrow.
We also mention that you can download our most recent servicing spreadsheet to figure out what strategies you can use to get your borrowing up.
Sep 11, 2021 • 14min
It's Our 2nd Year Anniversary – What We've Learnt Over the Last 2 Years in Property⎜Ep. 731
In this episode, we discuss the last 2 years of recording the Property Academy Podcast. We go through what's changed in property and the main things we've learned.
This covers property investment regulation, higher prices, a Covid-19 pandemic and scary news articles from all the major publishers.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, where you'll learn how to build a property investment portfolio. It's on Tuesday 21st September at 7pm.
Sep 10, 2021 • 17min
What Happens To Property During a Divorce or Separation? ⎮ Ep. 730
In this episode, we discuss what happens to property and investment property in the event of a divorce or separation.
We discuss what happens when one partner wants to buy the other one out of the family home and some of the hard decisions that have to be made when two people break up.
If you want to learn more about relationship property agreements, then listen to podcast episode 531 and episode 601. And don't forget to come along to our property investment webinar on 21st September to learn how to build a property investment portfolio.
Sep 9, 2021 • 17min
What's The Exact $$$ Figure I Need To Live in Retirement? ⎜Ep. 729
In this episode, we discuss the exact dollar amount that property investors need to live off in retirement. This is based off a new cost of living calculator that we've released.
The calculator works by taking an investor's current after-tax income and taking away any expenses that aren't likely to be faced in retirement.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, which is on 21st September at 7pm. During the webinar, you'll learn how to plan out a property investment portfolio. Click the link to register.
Sep 8, 2021 • 15min
Residents Association vs Body Corporates – What's The Difference? What's the Cost?⎜Ep. 728
In this episode, we discuss the differences between residents associations and body corporates – and what property investors need to know.
This includes the differences in costs, rules and regulations and how they're governed. We also go over that you can check over the constitution of any residents association by searching the incorporated societies register.
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, where you'll learn how to build a property investment portfolio. It's on Tuesday 21st September at 7pm. Click the link to register.
Sep 7, 2021 • 16min
Top 10 Instagram Accounts To Follow For Property Investment⎜Ep. 727
In this episode, we discuss the top 10 Instagram accounts to follow for property investors based in New Zealand who want to grow a property investment portfolio.
These include:
Beardy Brandon
Demo to Reno
Investor Girl Britt
50 by 50
Black Wealth Movement
Dave Ramsey
Wealth
Maria Friström
Rethinking Fi
Galey Alix
We also mention our upcoming property investment webinar, where you'll learn how to build a property investment portfolio. It's on Tuesday 21st September at 7pm. Click the link to register.
Sep 6, 2021 • 17min
What's It Like Using Opes Partners For The First Time? An Honest Review⎜Ep. 726
In this episode, we discuss what it's like working with Opes Partners for the first time as a property investor. This is a question asked by listener of the show Braeden.
We walk through the 3-step process on offer, as well as dig into what happens during each of these stages.
The show wraps up by mentioning our upcoming property investment webinar, where you will learn exactly how to build a diversified property investment portfolio. It's happening on Tuesday 21st September at 7pm. Click the link above to register.
Sep 5, 2021 • 16min
Is Ashburton a Good Place To Buy An Investment Property In NZ? An Honest Review⎜Ep. 725
In this episode, we discuss whether Ashburton is good place for New Zealand property investors to purchase. We dig into the details of what properties cost in the South Island town.
Then, we go through the economic data around where house prices are in their property cycle, the expected population growth in the town as well as details of incomes and the employment market.
We wrap up the episode by mentioning our upcoming property investment webinar. It's happening on Tuesday 21st September at 7pm, where you'll learn how to build a strong and diversified property investment portfolio.
