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.
Episodes
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Mar 20, 2025 • 14min
Make more money NOT investing at the bottom of the market ⎥Ep. 2017
In this episode, we discuss dollar cost averaging and how to apply this top property investment. This includes how you can make more money investing consistently – rather than holding out for the bottom of the market. For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 19, 2025 • 13min
Make the same money with less risk (in property) ⎥Ep. 2016
In this episode, we discuss why property investors need to diversify and think about diversification.This includes how to make the same money (generate the same return) while lowering your risk. And how you practically do this as a property investor in NZ.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 18, 2025 • 14min
"My neighbour wants to poison my dog" – how to deal with bad neighbours⎥Ep. 2015
n this episode, we discuss how to deal with bad neighbours. That includes one case where a tenant's neighbours were threatening to poison their dog. We talk through who to call in different situations and a few case studies of when neighbours truly are at war.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 17, 2025 • 15min
How do you ACTUALLY get a mortgage top-up⎥Ep. 2014
Clear steps to arrange a mortgage top-up and who you need to talk to. Common uses for extra mortgage funds and what lenders will not allow. How to calculate usable equity and simple bank lending limits. Different loan structures for renovations and what evidence lenders require. Hidden costs like valuations, legal fees, and common risks of borrowing against property.
Mar 16, 2025 • 17min
Am I middle class? (NZ)⎥Ep. 2013
In this episode, we discuss what middle class really means in New Zealand. This includes how much income and wealth you might need to be considered middle class. And if you're not middle class ... what are you?For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 15, 2025 • 18min
From 0 to 5 properties in 5 years – at just 32-years old (how this investor did it))⎥Ep. 2012
In this episode, we are joined by Laura to discuss how she went from 0 to 5 properties in just over 5 years. That includes how she did it starting on a single income and is now just 32 years old.She shares the highs and the lows and some of the mistakes along the way. For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 15, 2025 • 18min
$50k for property coaching, is it actually worth the money?⎥Ep. 2011
In this episode, we discuss whether it's worth dropping $50k on property coaching. That includes how much different companies charge and what you get for it. That includes looking at pricing for companies like: Wolfe Property Coaching,Property Apprentice, Positive Real Estate, Straight-Up Property InvestingTama Singh Asset LabFinaxAnd many more.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 13, 2025 • 14min
Finders Fees: How to make $10k+ in property without buying a house⎥Ep. 2010
In this episode, we discuss Finders Fees and how you can make $10,000+ through property ... without actually paying for a house. This includes how property investors can use deeds of nominations and contemporaneous settlements to on-sell properties for a fee. This is a strategy primarily used by land finders and people who want to sell to developers (or other property traders).For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 12, 2025 • 16min
How AI Is changing property investing forever (3 tools to use)⎥Ep. 2009
In this episode, we discuss how property investors can use AI to learn about property and plan their property investment portfolios. This includes 3 tools property investors can use right now. That includes ChatGPT, OpesAI and the new version of OpesAI in My Wealth Plan.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Mar 12, 2025 • 11min
How to set up your money so it never runs out (The Golden Goose Strategy Explained)⎥Ep. 2008
A deep dive into the Golden Goose retirement strategy and how high-yield properties can fund later life. Practical steps on selling assets and buying low-debt, high-rent homes. Examples of expected numbers, combined use of superannuation and savings, and which property types boost reliable rental income. Clear warnings on liquidity, maintenance and vacancy risks, plus who to work with and account setups.
