

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 15, 2024 • 15min
NZ's looming insurance crisis: Can you still get insurance? ⎥ Ep. 1922
In this episode, we discuss New Zealand's looming insurance crisis.
This includes how it is getting more difficult to get your insurance approved.
We share which areas are the trickiest and why insurance is getting more expensive.
This is so property investors can get a sense of whether they are buying uninsurable properties.
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Dec 15, 2024 • 20min
"I turned $200k to $10 million . Here's how" ⎥ Ep. 1921
In this episode, we are joined by Gary Lin for another Case Study Sunday.
Gary shares how he went from being addicted to video games ... to investing in property.
Through his journey, he's gone from $200k to $10 million and bought 13 properties.
He shares how he did it ... and the lessons he's learned.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 16min
How to teach your kids about money (the right way) ⎥ Ep. 1920
In this episode, we discuss the best ways to teach your kids about money.
This includes how we'd design the ultimate financial literacy programme for Kiwi kids.
And some of the core money lessons we'd want our kids to learn as property investors.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 13min
Best ways to give back as a property investor ⎥ Ep. 1919
In this episode, we discuss the best ways property investors can give back to charities and community organisations.
This includes the different ways to contribute, how much to donate, and how to save on tax when you do.
This is so property investors (and anyone with a bit of wealth) can get a sense of the ways to pay it forward and help others.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 14min
Decade by Decade: How to Buy a House (and Not Get Screwed) ⎥ Ep. 1918
In this episode, we discuss the common problems that different houses have based on when they were built.
That includes a look at the common building faults that houses have if they were built in the 50s vs 60s vs 70s and beyond.
This is so property investors and first home buyers can get a sense of what to look for when they are at open homes.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 22min
How to go from 2 to 5 investment properties
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'How to go from 2 to 5 investment properties'.
In this podcast you'll get:
Proven strategies on how to grow your property portfolio.
How to structure your loans to get the banks to say YES ✅
Live Q&A: Our investment advisers will be there ready to answer any of your burning questions.
Also we share our Investment Ready spreadsheet to help map out going from 2 to 5 properties.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 10min
The 10 Big Property Investment Changes that Happened in 2024 ⎥ Ep. 1917
In this episode, we discuss the big events that happened in property investment in 2024.
This includes a wrap-up of the inflation and interest rate data, the changes in legislation and how the economics of property have changed.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 10min
"1% increase in population = 8% rise in house prices" ⎥ Ep. 1916
In this episode, we discuss how migration impacts the housing market in New Zealand.
This includes how net migration impacts both rents and house prices ... and how large these effects are.
This is so property investors and home buyers can get a sense of how the housing market might change as net migration changes.
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Dec 8, 2024 • 16min
How many properties do you need to retire comfortably? ⎥ Ep. 1915
Discover the secrets to retiring comfortably through property investment. From understanding the old rule of needing ten properties to today’s updated strategies, the hosts explore two wealth-building approaches: the nest egg and the golden goose. They dive into how mortgage-free status enhances rental income and demonstrate real-life case studies for different income targets. Plus, learn about transitioning from growth to yield properties and why seeking professional advice is crucial. Tune in for insights on navigating the property market for a secure retirement!

Dec 7, 2024 • 15min
"I bought 4 properties in 6 months ... here's why" ⎥ Ep. 1914
In this episode, we are joined by Liam Whittaker for another Case Study Sunday.
Liam shares why he's bought/buying 4 properties ... all within 6 months of each other.
He shares how he's made it happen. And how he's done it at just 29 years old.
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