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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Jan 26, 2024 • 11min
Revealed: Buy These Properties to Get the Highest Return ⎜ Ep. 1598
In this episode, we discuss which properties to buy to get the highest returns.
We look at the different ways to measure property investment returns and which properties come out on top for each measurement.
Ultimately this shows that you buy different properties to get a different type of return.
Jan 25, 2024 • 12min
Latest House Price Data: Prices up 7.1% In This Region ⎜ Ep. 1597
In this episode, we discuss the latest house price data from QV, CoreLogic, and the Real Estate Institute.
This includes examining where house prices are going up the fastest and the region where prices are up 7.1% in just seven months.
We also share where the best places to invest are (right now), and when interest rates could start coming down.
Jan 24, 2024 • 15min
Reserve Bank's New Mortgage Rules: DTI's and LVR's What You Need to Know ⎜ Ep. 1596
In this episode, we dive into the Reserve Bank's newest mortgage rules.
This includes details about both the Debt to Income Ratios (DTI's) and the updated Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions.
Together these will impact how much money you can get to grow your property portfolio.
We delve into the new rules and let you know what you need to consider.
Jan 23, 2024 • 9min
How Much Money Will You Make Through Property In 2024? ⎜ Ep. 1595
In this episode, we discuss how much money you could potentially make through property in 2024.
This includes how much Ed and Andrew might make on their own portfolios.
This includes cashflow and house price growth over the next 12 months.
Jan 22, 2024 • 11min
Not Everyone Gets NZ Superannuation: Could It Be Means Tested? ⎜ Ep. 1594
In this episode, we discuss what it would look like if NZ Superannuation was means tested.
We look at the pension system in Australia and compare what NZ does with other major countries.
This gives you a sense of how much you should rely on the NZ superannuation system in your retirement plan.
Jan 21, 2024 • 11min
Reserve Bank OCR Forecasts Reviewed – Are They Accurate? ⎜ Ep. 1593
In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's OCR forecasts and predictions.
We go through their previous forecasts and compare what they said they'd do ... with what they actually did.
This gives us a sense of whether the OCR could come down more quickly than what the Reserve Bank is currently saying.
This lets you get a feel for if interest rates could come down faster.
Jan 19, 2024 • 16min
Debt To Income Ratio Predictions – When Will The New Rules Come In? ⎜ Ep. 1591
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Debt to Income Ratio (DTI) rules and when they could potentially be introduced.
This includes what the new rules could look like and the impact it will have on the property market.
Ultimately, this is useful for first home buyers and investors who want to know when to buy.
Jan 18, 2024 • 11min
How Much Can I Negotiate Off the Asking Price of a Property? ⎜ Ep. 1590
In this episode, we discuss how much you can realistically negotiate off the asking price of a property.
We dig through data to show how much sellers are discounting off their properties to get them sold.
And we show you how to tell whether you can negotiate more off a property and ask for a bigger discount.
Jan 17, 2024 • 11min
Are The Banks House Price Predictions Accurate? New Data Revealed ⎜ Ep. 1589
In this episode, we look through history to see if the bank's house price predictions are accurate.
This includes looking at ANZ, ASB and the Reserve Bank's previous forecasts, then looking at what actually happened.
Ultimately, you can use this information to see which bank has the most accurate predictions to pay attention to.
Jan 16, 2024 • 14min
Mythbusters: Do Cellphone Towers and Powerlines Affect Property Prices? ⎜ Ep. 1588
In this episode, we discuss whether cellphone towers and powerline impact your property's value.
We look at data and university research that shows that some cellphone towers can impact your property's value ... but most don't.
We also show that some high powered powerline can make your property's value go down ... but it depends how close your property is to them.
