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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Apr 2, 2024 • 16min
Tiny Homes – Do they stack up as a good investment? ⎜ Ep. 1666
In this episode, we discuss tiny homes and whether they stack up as a good investment.
This includes how much tiny homes cost, what the interest rates are and how you get a mortgage.
We also discuss some of the things you'll need to think about if you decide to rent out a tiny home (or buy one for yourself).
And we also mention our upcoming webinar Property Investment Webinar: NZ Tax Edition happening on Tuesday 16th April at 7pm.
Apr 1, 2024 • 22min
Protect Yourself from Property Disaster with Trusts – Matthew Gilligan ⎜ Ep. 1664
In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Gilligan from Gilligan Rowe and Associates.
Matthew discusses how to protect yourself from property investment disaster with trusts, companies and the right types of structures.
This includes how to set up your wills and trusts so that your children, dependents and assets are secure.
Mar 31, 2024 • 14min
How to buy the house your tenants want [Free tool] ⎜ Ep. 1663
In this episode, we discuss how to buy the house your tenants want.
This includes giving you our new Opes Tenant Tool. You can use this to figure out what tenants are looking for in your area.
That way you can buy the house your tenants are willing to rent. This should lower your vacancy and improve your cashflow.
Mar 30, 2024 • 18min
Case Study Sunday – Tauranga couple invests for the future (Kate and Sean) ⎜ Ep. 1662
in this episode, we are joined by Kate and Sean to talk about their property investment journey.
We talk about what it's all for, and what they want to get out of property investment.
They also share how even though they bought close to the top of the market, they don't mind so much.
Now that their house has fallen in value, they wouldn't be able to buy today anyway.
Willing to share you story on Case Study Sunday? Let us know – ed@opespartners.co.nz
Mar 29, 2024 • 16min
Airbnb review: Should I turn my investment property into an Airbnb? ⎜ Ep. 1661
In this episode, we discuss whether you should turn your investment property into an Airbnb.
We run the numbers on one of Ed's properties to see how the cashflow compares to a long term rental.
We also talk through the steps he'd have to take if he wanted to turn it into an Airbnb.
And we also mention our upcoming webinar Property Investment Webinar: NZ Tax Edition happening on Tuesday 16th April at 7pm.
Mar 28, 2024 • 11min
3x your retirement income [Case study] ⎜ Ep. 1660
In this episode, we discuss a case study of a property investor who is already retired.
He owns a $1 million property without a mortgage, but he only earns $12k in the hand a year.
We talk through what he could do to increase his income and the different options available to him.
Ultimately, we share several ways he could more than 3x his retirement income.
And we also mention our upcoming webinar Property Investment Webinar: NZ Tax Edition happening on Tuesday 16th April at 7pm.
Mar 27, 2024 • 11min
Lower Interest Rates from Heartland Bank – What's the Catch? ⎜ Ep. 1659
In this episode, we discuss why Heartland bank has the lowest interest rate ... and whether it's worth it.
We talk through the catches – like how you can only get it for your own home.
And how it really isn't the right fit for property investors.
Ultimately, you can use this information to figure out whether it's the right rate for you.
And we also mention our upcoming webinar Property Investment Webinar: NZ Tax Edition happening on Tuesday 16th April at 7pm.
Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
How Much Less Tax Will I Pay? Interest Deductibility – How it Impacts You ⎜ Ep. 1658
In this episode, we discuss how much less tax property investors will pay once the interest deductibility rules change.
This includes looking at different situations to see who will pay a lot less tax, who will pay a bit less tax, and who nothing will change for.
And we also mention our upcoming webinar Property Investment Webinar: NZ Tax Edition happening on Tuesday 16th April at 7pm.
Mar 25, 2024 • 12min
Break Fees – How Much Does It Cost to Break My Mortgage? ⎜ Ep. 1657
In this episode, we talk about mortgage break fees and how much it costs to break your mortgage.
When interest rates start to fall, many Kiwis will ask "is it better to break my loan and take a cheaper rate?
We dig through the numbers so you can figure out if it's worth breaking your loan and trying to negotiate a better deal.
And we also mention our upcoming webinar Property Investment Webinar: NZ Tax Edition happening on Tuesday 16th April at 7pm.
Mar 24, 2024 • 12min
Ranked: Where are House Prices Bouncing Back Fastest? ⎜ Ep. 1656
In this episode, we discuss where house prices are bouncing back fastest.
We share how some regions are bouncing back quickly (and have even surpassed their Covid peaks).
Places like Dunedin are up 9% compared to the bottom of the market, and others like Auckland are almost 6% up.
But, some parts of the country haven't crept up much at all. we share where prices are bouncing back fast (and which aren't).
