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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Dec 5, 2023 • 15min
How Much Should I Save? Actual Numbers Revealed ⎜ Ep. 1546
In this episode, we discuss how to figure out the amount your should be saving.
There is no rule (or number) that suits everyone. But, most financial commentators and books suggest 20% of your take home pay.
This works as a ballpark, hard-and-fast rule to get a sense of whether you are over or under saving/investing.
Dec 4, 2023 • 13min
Auckland vs Hamilton: Where is the best place to invest? ⎜ Ep. 1545
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of investing in Hamilton and Auckland.
That includes whether it's better to invest in the larger city (Auckland), or go for the more affordable option (Hamilton).
Ultimately we share the facts then take a step back so you can decide which is the right place to invest for you.
Dec 3, 2023 • 18min
How to Make an Extra $1 million in Property – Does Our Over/Under Model Actually Work? ⎜ Ep. 1544
In this episode, we discuss whether the overvalued-undervalued model we talk about on this show actually works.
We walk you through 20 years of investing in property to discuss what would happen if you followed this shows advice.
We talk about the sort of properties you'd buy, where you'd buy and how much money you would have made compared to buying the average porperty.
Dec 2, 2023 • 24min
Case Study Sunday – We Bought 6 Properties in 4 years. How James Did It ⎜ Ep. 1543
In this episode, we are joined by James who shares how he bought 6 properties in just 4 years.
He and his wife now own 8 properties in total. He talks about how he grew his portfolio while earning a normal income.
This includes how he got the money to invest, where he invested, and how this show helped him on the way.
Dec 1, 2023 • 11min
"Tenants Can Have Pets" Tenancy Tribunal Says – Can I Still Stop My Tenants Having Pets? ⎜ Ep. 1542
In this episode, we discuss whether you can still stop your tenants from having pets in your rental property.
New Tenancy Tribunal decisions suggest that property investors have to let tenants have pets.
We go through the details to show what these decisions mean and how you can still protect yourself as an investor.
Nov 30, 2023 • 14min
Tenancy Tribunal – Top Reasons Your Tenant Takes You to The Tribunal ⎜ Ep. 1541
In this episode, we discuss the top reasons that tenants take property investors to the tenancy tribunal.
This includes how often you could find yourself at the tribunal and how to manage it.
That way you can get a sense of how often you might find yourself in trouble and the reasons why.
Nov 29, 2023 • 19min
New Government. New Policies. What the Media Missed ⎜ Ep. 1540
In this episode, we discuss the new government policies about what they mean for property investors.
This is a first look after National, Act and New Zealand First released their respective coalition agreements.
There are opportunities for property investors in these new policies. So we go through what you need to know.
Nov 28, 2023 • 21min
Negotiation No No's For New Builds ... Niggly Things Developer's Funders Want | Ep. 1539
In this episode, we are joined by Sue Foley from Landley Law to talk about negotiation no, no's for new builds.
This includes the niggly things that developers funders and financiers require them to have in contracts.
Ultimately this will help you be more informed when you negotiate an off-the-plans contract with a developer.
Nov 27, 2023 • 20min
Sunset Clauses – What Property Investors Need to Know in 2024 with Sue Foley | Ep. 1538
In this episode, we are joined by Sue Foley from Landley Law to discuss what property investors need to know about sunset clauses in 2024.
This includes how to negotiate a sunset clause, why they're needed at all, and how to make sure you don't get screwed over by a developer.
Nov 26, 2023 • 13min
Your Options When You Retire With a House and Nothing Else – Case Study | Ep. 1537
In this episode, we discuss a case study of a listener of the show. His parents are about to retire and they want to build a passive income.
Right now they have a mortgage free house, but not much else.
We talk through their options and how they could build a small passive income by downsizing their home.
