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 19, 2024 • 16min
I started developing properties at 13-years old – here's how ⎥ Ep. 1865
In this episode, we are joined by Sanmeet Singh to talk about how he started developing properties at just 13 years old.
In this Case Study Sunday, he talks about how his father brought him into the family development business.
He translated for his dad at the bank and learned the tools of the trade.
Now, he continues to develop properties as part of the family business.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 18min
Revealed: What renters really want (what they search for online) ⎥ Ep. 1864
In this episode, we share new data from realestate.co.nz that shows what renters really want.
This includes what renters search for when they are looking for properties ... and what the most important factors are.
We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 10min
Flooding in Dunedin: What landlords need to know ⎥ Ep. 1863
In this episode, we discuss what property investors and landlords needs to know about the Dunedin floods.
That includes how to avoid flood-prone properties ... and the key things we can learn from this experience.
We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 11min
Inflation hits 2.2% – what does it mean for interest rates? ⎥ Ep. 1862
In this episode, we discuss the latest inflation numbers. These show that inflation has hit 2.2% – the lowest in over 3.5 years.
We share what property investors can expect when it comes to lower interest rates ... and what to think about when applying for your mortgage.
We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 26min
Where should I invest in NZ? [2024]
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'Where should I invest in NZ?
Join Ed and Andrew as they analyse data using our Opes Area Analyser and Opes+ web app, and discuss the different mindsets between homebuyers and investors
And a bit of fun to wrap up when they hand out awards for the best and worst places to invest in New Zealand. Which place will be the winner?
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Oct 15, 2024 • 11min
Furnished vs unfurnished properties – What makes investors more money? ⎥ Ep. 1861
In this episode, we compare furnished and unfurnished properties.
This includes the extra costs and rental returns that come when you furnish your property.
We also discuss which sort of properties should be furnished ... and which don't matter so much.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 12min
Make $200k from a granny flat? How much will a minor dwelling increase my property's value? ⎥ Ep. 1860
In this episode, we discuss how much adding a granny flat to your property increases its value.
This includes whether a minor dwelling is more of a cashflow / rental-return proposition ... or whether it's more of an equity play.
This is so property investors can know what return they can expect when building a granny flat.
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Oct 13, 2024 • 15min
Capital Gains Tax in NZ? - The arguments for and against ⎥ Ep. 1859
In this episode, we discuss whether NZ needs a capital gains tax.
We go through the arguments for and against and what it means for NZ property investors.
We also share how investors reacted to the discussion of a capital gains tax after Ed's recent appearance on Newstalk ZB.
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Oct 12, 2024 • 15min
How I bought 12 houses in 3 years ... as a full time property flipper ⎥ Ep. 1858
In this episode, we are joined by Ash Binnie, a full time property flipper.
He shares how he bought 12 properties in 3 years and became a full-time property flipper.
This includes how much money you need to start flipping properties, and how he stepped away from his full-time job.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 12min
Philip Polkinghorne's property: can he sell it and can you get it cheap? ⎥ Ep. 1857
In this episode, we discuss the case of Philip Polkinghorne, but from the perspective of his house sale.
Polkinghorne has been the centre of a high-profile court case, involving the death of his wife.
Since her passing Polkinghorne has attempted to sell the property. But, does the stigma of a death in the house impact the property's value?
We dig through the numbers to see how the value of the property will be impacted.
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