

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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Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
Is It Still Worth Investing in Property in 2024? | Ep. 1526
In this episode, we discuss whether it is still worth investing in property in 2024.
This includes a look at cashflow, capital growth and the potential house price increases in 2024.
We also look at the probability that these returns eventuate so you can make an informed decision about whether investing in property is right for you.

Nov 14, 2023 • 11min
House Price Predictions – How much will house prices go up in 2024? | Ep. 1525
In this episode, we discuss how much house prices might go up in 2024.
We look at the predictions and forecasts out of Westpac, ASB, BNZ and ANZ and others.
Ultimately no one knows how much house prices might change. But this will give you a sense of what could happen.

Nov 13, 2023 • 14min
How To Diversify Your Property Portfolio To Spread the Risk and Increase Returns | Ep. 1524
In this episode, we discuss how to diversify your property portfolio to spread the risk and get higher returns.
We compare the Auckland and Gisborne property market and talk about what a diversified portfolio would look like.
This includes how to adapt your portfolio so it increases in value more consistently over time.

Nov 13, 2023 • 19min
Case Study Sunday – Cashflow Positive Airbnb | Ep. 1522
In this episode, we are joined by a listener of the show, Shannon, to discuss how she's using Airbnb to make her investment property cashflow positive.
This includes where she is investing and what her strategy is.

Nov 12, 2023 • 12min
Land Banking – Is It Worth It? | Ep. 1523
In this episode, we discuss land banking.
This is a property investment strategy where investors buy land and hold it for the long term.
But what are the pros and cons of landbanking? And is it still a good strategy in 2024? That's what we cover in this episode.

Nov 10, 2023 • 12min
How Easy Is It To Get a Mortgage in 2024? | Ep. 1521
In this episode, we are joined by Peter Norris from Opes Mortgages to discuss how easy it is to get a mortgage in 2024.
This includes a review of the factors that will make it easier and harder to get a mortgage in the new year.
That way you can foresee and figure out what you need to think about when applying for a mortgage.

Nov 9, 2023 • 15min
The 7 Uncertainties of Property Investment ... What You Can Expect | Ep. 1520
In this episode, we discuss the 7 uncertainties in property investment. These are the risks and the "you don't know what you don't knows".
This includes a breakdown of all the things you can't necessarily control and what to do about them.
This way you know what to look out for when you invest in property.

Nov 8, 2023 • 16min
4 Ways To Make Money In Property (The Only 4 ways) | Ep. 1519
In this episode, we discuss the only 4 ways to make money in real estate.
Fresh off our Wealth Plan tour, these include capital growth, instant equity, debt repayments and cashflow.
Ultimately you can use this information to evaluate any strategy you're considering.

Nov 7, 2023 • 18min
Shares vs Property vs Term Deposits ... The 7 Differences You Can't Ignore | Ep. 1518
In this episode, we discuss the key differences between shares, property and term deposits.
And we go through the 7 differences that you can't ignore. This includes the sort of returns you get, how the returns differ and how easy it is to diversify.
Ultimately this allows you to figure out which type of investment is right for you.

Nov 6, 2023 • 11min
Revealed: The #1 Most Overused Phrase on TradeMe | Ep. 1517
In this episode, we discuss the most overused phrases on TradeMe.
Ed and Andrew play a game to see if they can guess that most used phrases by real estate agents.
They take turns guessing the phrases agents use before adding them up to see who wins.
This is a fun game for property investors to see if they can guess the best real estate cliche.


