The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we are once again by Martin Hawes – an author and investment expert. Here, Martin takes us through what you should invest in at each stage of your life. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we are joined by the Pearsons. They won the Block back in 2013. Here, they share their top renovation tips and tricks, what they're up to now, and the tricks the TV studios play which means you can't believe everything you see on TV. And we also mention our red carpet events for the ⁠⁠premiere of The Deal season 2⁠⁠ , happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June...

In this episode, we go through new data from CoreLogic and reveal which goes up in value faster – New Builds or existing properties? We've tried to answer this in the past. But, there hasn't been really good data available. So we paid the money to get the data and answer once and for all – which is better? New Builds or existing properties. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for th...

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Wilson to discuss his property investment strategy – building spec homes. This is a classic property investment strategy that's not often discussed. Here Michael breaks down how he builds homes and then sells them once they're complete. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'How to Build $100k Passive Income Plan Through Property' and teach you how to build your plan in 52 minutes!

In this episode, we discuss different ways to earn more money. This includes a comparison between getting a pay rise, starting a side hustle and getting a boarder. And we also mention our red carpet events for the ⁠premiere of The Deal season 2⁠ , happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register for your free tickets.

In this episode, we are joined by Martin Hawes, one of New Zealand's most trusted financial commentators and authors. Here Martin shares the principles he's learned over the last 45 of investing and condenses it all down into just 20 minutes. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the demographic changes happening in New Zealand and whether Baby Boomers are about to kill the housing market. This includes what happens if Baby Boomers all downsize at the same time and the impact of immigration. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2 , happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to regi...

In this episode, we discuss the No Cash Needed Method. This is where you can buy a house with $0 of cash. We walk through a case study of where Ed bought a house using this method so you can figure out if you can do it too. And we also mention our Useable Equity calculator Try it out for yourself. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins...

In this episode, we discuss our honest advice for achieving financial freedom. This includes how to create a plan, set goals, and find out if you're already on track to hit them. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we discuss what a good gross yield is for property investors in 2024. We look at data from TradeMe and OneRoof to figure out what yield property investors are actually getting. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we are joined by Dave from Hamilton. At just 38 years old, Dave already owns 4 properties. He talks us through how he did it, the struggles he came up against ... and what it's all for. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss how this investor lost $10k from a single bad decision. We share how this investor tried to find the perfect tenant possible – but in doing so, their property was empty for weeks. This cost them thousands of dollars. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm....

In this episode, we discuss where our money is going. This includes what we spend money on and what we can cut back on. We read out our credit card and bank statements to show you just how much we're frittering away (and how much you might be too. This should be useful for property investors who are struggling with cashflow and need to find quick ways to cut back. YouTube clip from Saturday Ni...

In this episode, we discuss who Kainga Ora tenants are and share their real stories. This includes how Kainga Ora properties impact surrounding property prices and who these tenants really are. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

In this episode, we discuss the new CCCFA mortgage rules that have just been announced by the National government. We go through what the rules mean, and whether it will actually make it easier to get a mortgage. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to register. For mor...

In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Brookland from Informed Inspections – a property inspection company. Kyle discusses the new building changes, including whether building materials will actually get cheaper once the rules change. We also discuss how long it will take for the changes to flow through to the market. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsl...

In this episode, we discuss how long we will live, and when we'll die. This is based on numbers from Stats NZ that estimate how long we'll live and what it means for our retirement. And we mention you can figure the numbers out for yourself using our 'How long will I live' spreadsheet. Click here to download your own copy to try. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the w...

In this episode, we have another Case Study Sunday. Today we are joined by Livii, a property investor from Wanaka. Livii shares her story, starting with the time she built a dual-income property. It continues on to a time where her financial adviser pulled a fast one – and misled her. She shares her tips for how you can avoid shady advisers to and how to grow your wealth. For more from Opes Partne...

In this episode, we discuss how to manage your money mindset across your lifetime. This includes the mindset you should have in your 20s vs your 30s, your 40s and your 50+. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the 4 things you need to think about as a Kiwi property investor if you're moving overseas. This includes what to think about when it comes to tax, managing your properties and sorting your mortgage. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to...

In this episode, we compare the top 3 best accounting systems and software for property investors. This includes comparing Xero with Excel vs Hnry. Ultimately, you can use this to choose the best accounting system for you and your portfolio. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the...

In this episode, we discuss the house that sold for just a single dollar. This includes a discussion of $1 reserve auctions and whether they really work. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Propert...

In this episode, we discuss a case study of whether this couple should pay down debt or invest. We dig through their numbers, consider their goals and share what their potential options are. And we also mention our upcoming webinar ' ⁠⁠⁠Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes⁠⁠⁠ '. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign...

In this episode, we discuss whether properties with more land get more capital growth and go up in value faster. This is based on a new data from CoreLogic and provided to the podcast. It shows that properties with more land don't go up in value much faster than properties with less land. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠T...