

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 29, 2024 • 14min
Postcode prejudice – it could cost you $100,000+ ⎥ Ep. 1875
In this episode, we discuss postcode prejudice. A mindset where you ignore properties in investable suburb ... and only want to buy rentals in high-end suburbs.
We go through what postcode prejudice is, who is impacts and how to avoid it.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 14min
How to build your Property Panel – your panel of property advisers ⎥ Ep. 1874
In this episode, we discuss how to build your Property Panel.
This is your panel of property advisers. The people you go to get advice about property investment.
This includes who to listen to and when.
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Oct 27, 2024 • 13min
Will the Government Create Housing Over Supply in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1873
In this episode, we discuss the fast-track consenting legislation that is currently going through Parliament.
We dig through the details to see how many houses could be built, where they are being built and if it could create an oversupply.
Ultimately, this helps property investors understand whether house prices will keep going up in the future.
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Oct 26, 2024 • 18min
"I bought my first home at 23. Now I'm a property investor" ⎥ Ep. 1872
In this episode, we are joined by Will Thomas to discuss how he bought his first home at 23.
Now he's a property investor, and he Airbnbs out the home he bought to live in.
Will talks us through the highs and lows and what his next steps in property are.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 11min
How to buy property through the share market – REITs review ⎥ Ep. 1871
In this episode, we discuss how to invest in property through the share market.
Specifically, we review Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), how they work, how to buy shares, and what the returns look like.
That way property investors can decide – "should I invest in a REIT?"
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Oct 24, 2024 • 13min
7 ways to legally pay less tax (for property investors) ⎥ Ep. 1870
In this episode, we are joined by Marc from Opes Accounting to discuss the 7 ways property investors can legally pay less tax.
This includes including all your tax deductions and claiming all your costs (including the ones you might not have thought of).
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Oct 23, 2024 • 13min
These 3 secret changes let you borrow more money for a house ⎥ Ep. 1869
In this episode, we discuss 3 secret changes that are letting investors and home buyers borrow more money to buy a house.
This includes changing servicing test rates and changes in the banks lending criteria.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 21min
Commercial vs residential property – what makes more money in 2025? ⎥ Ep. 1868
In this episode, we debate what's better – commercial or residential property? And what will make more money in 2025.
For this, we are joined by Lloyd Budd, the CEO of Bayleys in Auckland.
Lloyd walks us through what an entry level commercial property looks like, what is costs and the potential returns.
We compare that with residential property and talk through the differences.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 12min
What houses can you buy for under $500K in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1867
In this episode, we discuss the houses that you can still buy for under $500k in Auckland and across New Zealand.
We're often told that houses in New Zealand are expensive (and they are).
But, the data we often read in the media doesn't tell the full picture. So we dive into the numbers and show how many properties can still be picked up cheaply.
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Oct 20, 2024 • 18min
I discovered the hidden truth about rental supply and demand ⎥ Ep. 1866
In this episode, we dig through the data from realestate.co.nz to see what tenants are searching for ... and what property investors are servicing up.
This is to find hidden gaps in the market to see where there could be opportunities for property investors to make more money.
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