The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss whether it's worth investing in Palmerston North. Palmerston North is close to Wellington and is New Zealand's 8th largest city. We discuss whether it's worth a punt, and discuss its significant student population from institutions like Massey and UCOL. Main Points Discussed: Overview: Quick facts about Palmerston North Best Investment Neighbourhoods in Palmerston North: A data-driven look at promising areas And we also mention our upcoming Wealth Plan seminars in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Click the link to register for tickets.

In this timely Election Special, we delve into how various political parties' policies could influence property investors. Our aim is not to guide your vote but to inform you about the stances of each party on key property-related issues. Main Points Discussed: Interest Deductibility: How parties like Labour, Greens, and National differ on this policy Bright Line Test and Capital Gains Tax: What you need to know New Rental Rules: From rent control to no-cause terminations Wealth and Land Banking Taxes: The Greens and Te Pati Maori’s proposed taxation systems Listen in to understand how these policies may affect the property market, thus informing your overall election decision. And we also mention our upcoming Wealth Plan seminars in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Click the link to register for tickets.

In this episode, we discuss what property investors can deduct on their tax return. This We play a game where Andrew has to rank 12 potential tax deductions from largest to smallest. Main Points Discussed: Tax deductions for property investors Property investment game The Price is right By tuning in, you'll not only learn about what you can deduct to effectively pay less tax but also enjoy an entertaining segment involving a wager over hot spicy chips.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'Policies, Predictions & Property - How to invest in 2024' and had a real life case study with Michelle and Tim talk about their property investment journey.

In today’s episode, we put an Aotearoa twist on Dave Ramsey's renowned 7 Baby Steps. We explore how these American financial guidelines translate to the Kiwi market and what adjustments would make them more suitable for New Zealanders. Main Points Discussed: Introduction to Dave Ramsey and his 7 Baby Steps Adapting these steps for the Kiwi financial landscape The episode takes an in-depth look at strategies for paying down debt and growing income with the aim of property investment. We also mention Opes Partners' other podcast Property ExpLained, click the link to give it a listen.

In this episode, we discuss how cashflow in property investment has changed over the years. This includes how interest rates, property prices, and law changes have impacted your bottom line. Main Points Discussed: Property investment cashflow Year-by-year case studies demonstrating cashflow trends As the episode reveals, cashflow top-ups have significantly increased over the years. This is mainly due to rising interest rates and market changes.

In this episode, we compare the renders vs reality. This is how properties in the developer's designs compare to the final product. We look at examples where the finished property didn't quite match up to the glossy renders. This includes what your options are when discrepancies arise. Main Points Discussed: New Build renders What if the developer doesn't deliver Legal rights Buying off the plans Building inspections Sometimes, what you see is not what you get. Know your rights, read your contract, and yes—you absolutely do need a building inspection.

In this episode, we are joined by Matilda and Jess. They own 2 rental properties at just 28 and 31 years old. We dive into the couple's journey from saving diligently for their first home to using it to buy their first rental property. Matilda and Jess share their motivations for venturing into property investment. They discuss how investing has already started to make a difference in their lives. Main Points Discussed: Case Study Investing from Australia Saving Building your first home

In this episode, we discuss the often-misunderstood realm of property management. We look at what you should and shouldn't expect from your property manager. This includes real-world scenarios of how property managers should act. Main Points Discussed: Understanding what "fair wear and tear" means Rent reviews Property management Property managers And we also mention our upcoming webinar ⁠⁠⁠⁠Policies, Predictions & Property: How to invest in 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Tuesday September 5th at 7pm, click the link to register.

In this episode, we discuss how to figure out what to offer for a house. This includes actionable tips on how to figure out the price without talking to a real estate agent (or paying money for expensive software). We also cover the "Right Rent System" method, demonstrating how to do your own market analysis. By spending just 15 to 30 minutes on research, you'll be better informed than most buyers. Main Points Discussed: Using Homes.co.nz, OneRoof and Property Guru The "Right Rent System" for pricing Market research And we also mention our upcoming webinar ⁠⁠⁠Policies, Predictions & Property: How to invest in 2024⁠⁠⁠ on Tuesday September 5th at 7pm, click the link to register.