The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Gemma Rasmussen from Consumer NZ. Gemma shares the results from Consumer NZ's research about what tenants really want. This includes their concerns, worries and fears when it comes to renting properties. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss how fast house prices may go up over the long term. This includes what property investors can reasonably expect when they invest in property. We share what data to look at (and what data not to look at), when forecasting your property investment returns. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private...

In this episode, we are joined by David, a property investor and listener of the show. David shares the story about how he bought 4 houses in a single year and now rents them our on AirBnb. He shares what he's learned and how he did it. All so you can get more ideas for your property investing strategy. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign u...

In this episode, we discuss what makes property investors more money – a bedroom or a bathroom renovation. We dig into the latest data from the new CoreLogic House value index, which tells us what really increases the value of properties. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss how property investors and first home buyers can put in cheeky offers for properties. This includes how to get a low price, how to get your offer accepted ... and how to put in a cheeky offer the right way. We also mention Steve Goodey's upcoming Property Bootcamp For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the we...

In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's recent OCR cut. We talk about the impact on interest rates, how low they will go and what it all means for property investors. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at '5 houses in 5 years - How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?'. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠...

In this episode, we compare and contrast sending your kids to private school vs investing in property (and giving them the money). This includes different ways that property investors use property to send their kids to good schools and what you need to think about when it comes to giving your kids the best start in life. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss Sudden Money, and how to make your money last when you suddenly get a lump sum of cash. This isn't just useful for Lotto winners. This is useful for business owners who sell their businesses, farmers who sell their farms, and all property investors who will eventually sell their properties. And don't miss our webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many h...

In this episode, we discuss the areas in NZ with the highest chance of buying a house for $500k or less. This includes which areas have houses for less than $500k and what sort of house you can buy. And don't miss our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ', on tomorrow night, Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to...

In this episode, we are joined by Leighton Roberts from Sharesies to discuss how he started investing. He takes us through how he started investing in cows with a group of friends in Hawera. Then he moved on to buying property before starting Sharesies. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss whether more investors are selling their properties since the bright line test changed. We dig through the numbers to see how the market is changing after this law change. And don't miss our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register. For mo...

In this episode, we discuss what it takes to get into the top 1% of New Zealanders when it comes to wealth. This includes how much you'd have to invest and the number of properties you'd need to buy. And don't miss our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register....

In this episode, we are joined by Kerri-Anne Hancock to discuss a Māori approach to property investing. We look at the reasons why Māori invest, and the different considerations. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠...

In this episode, we discuss reverse mortgages. This includes the pros and the cons (what's good and what's bad). We analyse the details of Heartland's reverse mortgages and take you through what you need to know. Ultimately, this helps you decide whether a reverse mortgage is right for you. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I act...

In this episode, we discuss how the Ministry of Social Development's housing broker service. To walk us through the details, we are joined by Kirk Teawhe, the Director of Housing at MSD. This is where MSD works with tenants to get them ready to rent. And what they're doing to help landlords get and keep good tenants. If you didn't already know about this service ... then this episode g...

In this episode, we discuss whether a 1% drop in interest rates leads to a 10% increase in house prices. More companies claim that house prices will automatically rise when interest rates drop. But, is it true? We dig through the numbers and interview other economists to see if this is fact ... or fiction. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for t...

In this episode, we are joined by Nick Metzger for a Case Study Sunday. Nick walks us through his property investment journey ... including admitting that this podcast made him a lazy property investor. So is it ok to be lazy? What does lazy property investment look like? And what could this approach mean for you? For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign u...

In this episode, we discuss whether houses near new infrastructure go up in value faster. This includes whether new motorways, train lines and stadiums impact your house value. Ultimately first home buyers and property investors can use this information to buy the best house possible. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I...

In this episode, we discuss the 7 signs that you should not invest in property. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠ ', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss the property manager pit falls to avoid. This includes how to make sure you look after good tenants ... so that they don't feel like you're being intrusive. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the...

In this episode, we discuss the latest news around Du Val and Kenyon Clarke. We go past the headlines to understand what's happening, whether Du Val will close and what it means for their customers. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' 5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire? ', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register. For more from...

In this episode, we discuss how to get into the 'No Mortgage Mindset'. This is the mindset you need to get into if you actually want to pay your mortgage off faster. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Propert...

In this episode, we discuss 3 changes that are making it easier for Kiwis to get a mortgage. This is welcome news to both first home buyers and property investors. It means that some people can borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars more to get into the property market. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we are joined by Mark to discuss his property portfolio. He and his wife own their own home. But they feel hamstrung by their mortgage and their home. Mark wanted to know whether he should sell his house and start flipping properties. We walk through the numbers so he can make the right decision for him. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign...