The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how young Kiwis can become first-home buyers. This includes our first home buyers blueprint that comes directly from our book – Wealth Plan.  We recommend those first-home buyers start by deciding how they'll use their first home to start an investment portfolio. Will they aggressively pay down their mortgage, or will they renovate?  That will determine w...

In this episode, we discuss where the best places to invest in New Zealand are (right now).  This includes looking at which areas are most undervalued, which areas are growing in population, and which parts of New Zealand are most affordable.  We also discuss that we see the most opportunities in Christchurch, Canterbury and Auckland in early-2022. But, that Wellington could make a comeb...

In this episode, we are joined by a financial adviser, Dennis Schipper, to discuss a case study of how his clients will pay off their mortgage by selling an investment property.  We go through the detail of how their property portfolio was going to be $66,000 negatively geared. But, by selling a property and reinvesting the funds, they'll be significantly better off.  Ultimately, you can use t...

In this episode, we discuss the three main steps property investors should take to find a good investment property.  Step #1 – Choose your strategy … whether that's passive buy and hold, renovate and hold, or flipping.  Step #2 – find the right area to invest in. This includes looking for regions that are undervalued, have decent population growth, and a good-sized population t...

In this episode, we discuss what landlords can and can't ask their prospective tenants when renting out their investment properties.  This comes after the Privacy Commissioner introduced new rules in 2022 about what property management companies can ask, and when.  Ultimately this is to help you – as a property investor – avoid mistakes, fines, and accusations of discrimination. We also...

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should furnish their rental properties.  This includes a look at how much extra rent you can change, the cost to furnish a property and the expected return from renting your property with furniture.  We also talk through which types of properties can be profitably furnished ... and which ones are best rented without any furniture inc...

In this episode, we discuss how the slow property market is causing some deceptive developers to bring deals that are "too good to be true".  We specifically talk through deals from Titus Group and Investment Build NZ. We go through some of the bad things that have happened to some investors working with these types of businesses.  The key point of this discussion is that when buying a n...

In this episode, we discuss why interest rates may not increase as much as previously feared … and why the worst may be over for property investors fearing increasingly high-interest rates.  We go through the latest inflation data to get a sense of how it might impact the Reserve Bank's decision, and why the latest inflation numbers (while high) could have been substantially worse.  We a...

In this episode, we discuss a case study of a property that some of Andrew's investors have been interested in over the last few weeks.  We use this as an example of how property investors can go about analysing their potential investments.  This includes how to assess whether a property is well priced, how to create a robust pros and cons list, and how to calculate the expected returns...

In this episode, we discuss whether property prices can double every 10 years.  We talk about how fast house prices in New Zealand tend to double and how fast you should expect house prices to increase in the future.  This helps property investors get a sense of whether they should continue investing in real estate or they should start considering something else. We also mention that you...

In this episode, we debate whether the NZ superannuation scheme will survive the next 20-40 years.  This includes a discussion about whether property investors should include a pension when they are putting together their financial plans for retirement.  Andrew argues that the pension system will get scrapped, whereas Ed argues it will largely stay intact.  We also go through the ma...

In this episode, we discuss the Auckland floods and how property investors can work with their tenants to make sure that both sides come out happy.  This includes looking at the Residential Tenancies Act, and seeing what the legal obligations for both sides are, and how to reduce the rent appropriately (if your property is damaged).

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at the "How To (Actually) Start Your Property Investment Portfolio In 2023 ", what to look for in a property, the 3 main property investment strategies, what to look for in an area and how to find the right property.

In this episode, we are joined by Ilse Wolfe, a property investor, to discuss what she would do if she had a time machine. We walk through the property investment mistakes she would avoid and how she would do it over again.  This includes talking about how she would manage her money differently, the types of properties she'd invest in, and where she would invest instead.  We also go thro...

In this episode, we discuss the 7 steps property investors need to take before renting their own home.  This is because many owner-occupier homes are not ready to be turned into rentals straight away.  The gardens may need to be adapted, the walls may need to be painted, you need to have a key for every lock, and (most importantly), you must make sure the property is Healthy Homes compli...

In this episode, we discuss the top 8 property investment trends that prospective landlords need to look out for.  These include when property prices will bottom out, how far house prices still have to fall, the impact of the election, when inflation will flatten ... and who is currently propping up the housing market.  Ultimately this lets you, as a property investor, get prepared for w...

In this episode, we are joined by property investor and financial adviser Stevie Waring to discuss a case study of an investor who didn't follow her advice.  The investor had a complex situation where he had done a property investment JV with a friend ... and had done a land deal with his sister.  We go through how the situation with his sister deteriorated to the point where he has pote...

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming election in 2023. New Zealand's political landscape changed over the last few weeks, with Jacinda Ardern stepping down as prime minister.  We talk about whether National has got the election all sewn up or whether Labour could make a comeback under its new leader – Chris Hipkins.  All of this is to get a sense of whether Jacinda Ardern's taxe...

In this episode, we discuss how 2 different valuers can give incredibly different valuations for similar properties.  This is based on a recent example where some of the investors we were working with at Opes Partners owned similar properties.  However, because the investors were assigned different valuers, the valuations came back with a difference of over $100,000.  We go through...

In this episode, we discuss how you can start to think like a pro-investor. This includes digging into the 4 mindset shifts that successful property investors make so they can hold on to their properties and make a significant profit.  These include:  looking at how you view the money you make,  the way you look at lower prices,  the risk you think each asset class has, and&nbs...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Opes Accelerate webinar where we looked at the "3 Steps To Unlock Your Rental Cashflow In 2023", what to look for in a property, and how you should calculate cashflows to guide your property investment choices and create better cashflows in your current investment properties.

In this episode, we continue on from yesterday's show and discuss how Wade – an Ashburton lad getting started in property – can buy his first investment and eventually grow to a portfolio of 5 rental properties.  You'll hear what Wade currently owns and get a sense of whether he'll be able to purchase an investment right now.  We then go through the steps he'd need to take to g...

In this episode, we discuss whether you should go to a bank or a financial adviser when trying to figure out your property investment goals.  We discuss a case study of a listener of the show – Wade – and his experience when he went into a bank at Ashburton to discuss what he should do to grow a portfolio.  We also go through the differences between working with a bank and a mo...

In this episode, we discuss the 7 proven tactics that property investors can use to increase the rent on their investment properties.  This is important in today's market, where high house prices, rising interest rates, and a higher cost of living mean that some property investors may struggle to keep their properties if their rent doesn't rise.  These tactics include raising the rent to...

In this episode, we discuss a case study of two investors – William and Catherine. We go through the intimate details of their financial situations, including what they earn, how many properties they currently own and what they're worth.  You'll then get an understanding of how close they are to achieving their financial goals and what their next steps are in property.  Ultimately,...