The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the top reasons that tenants take property investors to the tenancy tribunal. This includes how often you could find yourself at the tribunal and how to manage it. That way you can get a sense of how often you might find yourself in trouble and the reasons why.

In this episode, we discuss the new government policies about what they mean for property investors. This is a first look after National, Act and New Zealand First released their respective coalition agreements. There are opportunities for property investors in these new policies. So we go through what you need to know.

In this episode, we are joined by Sue Foley from Landley Law to talk about negotiation no, no's for new builds. This includes the niggly things that developers funders and financiers require them to have in contracts. Ultimately this will help you be more informed when you negotiate an off-the-plans contract with a developer.

In this episode, we are joined by Sue Foley from Landley Law to discuss what property investors need to know about sunset clauses in 2024. This includes how to negotiate a sunset clause, why they're needed at all, and how to make sure you don't get screwed over by a developer.

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a listener of the show. His parents are about to retire and they want to build a passive income. Right now they have a mortgage free house, but not much else. We talk through their options and how they could build a small passive income by downsizing their home.

In this episode, we are joined by Lochie Mckellar who shares how he bought his first investment property with 5 friends. He takes us through what he bought, how the mortgage worked and how he convinced his friends to go in with him. Ultimately this will be useful for any investors who are interested in buying property as part of a syndicate or group.

In this episode, we discuss Kiwis who lost money in property. One homeowner lost over $400,000 in just 2 years. This shows that while people can make money in property, there are some people who lose a lot of money. This is based on CoreLogic's Pain and Gain Report.

In this episode, we discuss the most recent data about the NZ property market. We look at where house prices are increasing and decreasing, and where property prices have rebounded first.

In this episode, we are joined by April Hastilow from Opes Mortgages to compare the banks' lending policies. This includes who each bank may be a good fit for ... and who might struggle a little more to get lending. Ultimately this is to demonstrate how each bank will look at your mortgage application in a different way. That way you can make an informed choice about where you get your lending...

In this episode, we discuss 12 predictions and forecasts for what could happen in property investment in 2024. This includes what could happen to house prices, interest rates and inflation. We also chuck in a few odd-ball forecasts about what could happen to KiwiBuild and developers during the new year.

In this episode, we discuss how to keep buying properties when the banks won't lend you more money. We give you the tactics you can use to improve your servicing, so you can still get a mortgage. You'll also learn what strategies to take to get more money from different lenders. And while there are some tactics you can use to keep growing your portfolio ... sometimes it does come down to w...

In this episode, we discuss the differences between having an investor and homeowner mindset when investing in property. This includes looking at the things that homeowners care about when purchasing properties. We then look at whether these factors really matter when you're purchasing an investment property.

In this episode, we are joined by George Clifford, a property developer from Four Avenues. George shares how he became a property developer, the highs and the lows, and how it all works. This includes how much money you need to get started and what he did to get his start. That way you can learn how to become a property developer too.

In this episode, we discuss New Builds vs existing properties and which is better after the new tax changes come in. This includes a look at deposits, return on investment, which are more expensive, and how the taxes work. And while we here at Opes Partners help investors buy New Builds, we also know that they aren't the right fit for everyone. So outlining the pros and cons means you can then...

In this episode, we discuss whether you should invest in property or upgrade your own home ... and whether you can do both. This comes after a listener of the show messaged in asking about their own situation. They want to invest in property, but they also want to upgrade their own home. Can they do both?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.