The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the 7 lessons about debt (that we had to learn the hard way). We share the stories of when we'd messed up with debt, the times we were dumb, and what we'd do differently if we could go back in time. Once, you know these 7 lessons, hopefully you can make better decisions than we did when we were starting out. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'Which developers are set to boom (or bust)?' In this podcast you'll get: Which property developers are breaking down and which ones are breaking ground 3 steps for researching property developers Live Q&A: Our investment advisers will be there ready to answer any of your burning quest...

In this episode, we discuss the 6 best money moves you can make in 2025. This includes increasing your income, stopping saving, and how to get on the same page with your partner (when it comes to money). Once you start using these money moves, you'll find yourself getting ahead financially and feeling better about your money. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we share our honest advice for someone starting out in property investment in 2025. This includes the advice we wish we'd received when starting out in property. Ultimately, you can use this information to get into the right mindset, so you can face the harsh truths if you do start investing. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss what a good retirement budget looks like. This includes how much you need to spend to live that comfy retirement. We also share the tools and calculators that you can use to figure out what your number is – when it comes to show much you need to spend. That way you can get to retirement and live the life you want, without being caught out with not enough. For more from...

In this episode, we are joined by Becky for another Case Study Sunday. Becky is a teacher, a single-mum and a property investor. She shares her story – including the financial strain property investing can put you under. She shares the things she's cut back on ... and what she's doing to get ahead financially. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss the region where (as Stuff reports) rents are skyrocketing. We dig behind the data to see if the claim is true. And share where rents are going up and down around the country. We also look into why the rental market is slow across most of New Zealand – especially in our larger cities. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we delve into the science of budgeting. We go through research from the world's top universities to figure out the tips and hacks that are proven to work. This includes the 'Save More Tomorrow' approach and many, many more. These are the tips and tactics that will help you be better with your money and invest more. That way, you can get ahead financially. For more from Opes Partne...

In this episode, we discuss the Property Power Position. This includes what it is and how property investors can use this tactic to feel more in control when buying a house. You'll learn how to get into the Property Power Position when you can (and can't) use it, and the clauses you need in your contract to stay in control. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss how many tenants are 'bad' tenants. This includes how many cases go to the tenancy tribunal every year and the chance you could find yourself there. You'll also learn the biggest issues tenants and landlords have with each other. That way, you can get a sense of the chance of having a 'bad tenant'. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss why some New Build townhouses are overheating. Recent reports show that some townhouses are unbearably hot, making them unliveable. For investors, if you buy a townhouse that overheats, it'll be hard both to rent and sell the property ... potentially making it not a very good investment. So we talk you through how to avoid overheating townhouses and how to fix one that...

In this episode, we discuss how to ask your boss for a pay rise. This includes the exact script to use when asking for that pay rise and the email to send when you set up the meeting. You'll also learn what websites to use when you're trying to figure out how much you should be paid. That way you can have confidence when you ask your boss for that all important pay increase. For more from Opes Par...

In this episode, Kate joins us for another Case Study Sunday. Kate is a Kiwi living in the UK who recently had a run-in when buying an investment property in New Zealand. She shares how the New Build investment property she bought didn't work out as expected and the issues she's had along the way. That way, you can avoid the same property investment mistakes Kate made. For more from Opes P...

In this episode, we discuss how much you should spend on an investment property in 2025. That includes how much is too much to spend on a property. You'll also learn when you should spend more (and when you should spend less on a property). That way you can get a sense of the budget you should set if you are looking to buy an investment property in 2025. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss how to sell your house for more money when you sell at auction. This includes what happens in the auction room, what the auctioneer will do, and how to set the reserve price for your property. We also discuss what will happen if your property doesn't meet the reserve price and how the negotiation works on the day. That way, you can have the confidence to sell your p...

In this episode, we are joined by Angela Anderson from AMA Capital to discuss what to invest in after you sell down your properties. That's because after making their money through property, many investors decide to sell down and put their money somewhere else. That could be in a managed fund, term deposit, shares or some other investment. This fits within the 'Nest Egg' strategy we di...

In this episode, we discuss the Commitment Issues strategy and how to get the bank to say yes to your next mortgage application. This includes how the banks look at your mortgage application and decide whether to say yes (or not). We also discuss how you can adapt your mortgage application to make it more likely that the bank gives you the lending you want. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss mid-term rental properties, what they are and how much more money you can make. This includes which properties tend to make better mid-term rentals and what you need to do (as a property investor) to rent your property out mid-term. Ultimately, this is so you can make the right decision about whether to rent your property out on the mid-term market. For more from Opes P...

In this episode, we discuss how the Kiwi Dream is changing. This includes what the Kiwi Dream is and what it used to be. We also go over what most Kiwis want for their financial future, based on the investors we talk to. And ultimately we talk about what you need to do differently to make that new Kiwi Dream happen. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we are joined by KT, a property investor from Rolleston for another Case Study Sunday. KT shares the story of how he got locked out of NZ and stuck in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. And how he went from being jobless to owning 4 properties in just 5 years. He talks us through how he started subdividing properties and building units to quickly grow his property portfolio. And...

In this episode, we discuss how to legally remove squatters from your rental property. This includes what a squatter is (in New Zealand), the rights that the have, and what not to do when you want to get rid of a squatter. We also go through a case study of one Dunedin couple who spent $16,000 trying to evict a squatter. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss strategies for how property investors can legally pay less tax. This includes tax minimisation strategies you haven't heard about before on the show. We go through how much you can save and the pros and cons of using these different tactics. As well as who can use them. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss the latest inflation data from Stats NZ. This shows that inflation remains at 2.2% – firmly within the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target band. We go through what it means for interest rates and your mortgage. And also the latest house price data, including whether house prices are going up or down. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss the 'Sell 1 to buy 2' strategy. This is how property investors can grow their portfolio by slimming down their portfolios first. This includes what the Sell 1 to buy 2 strategy is, how it works, and how to use it in 2025. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Te Ahuru Waititi joins us for Case Study Sunday. This includes how this teacher grew her wealth by over $280,000 in just 18 months. Te Ahuru shares how she educated herself to invest – even though no one else in her family was into investing. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...