The Property Academy Podcast is a daily show that gives you insight, analysis and strategies for how to get the most out of the NZ property market. That's whether you're an existing or aspiring property investor, you want to get into your first home, or you're just interested in the property market. Andrew Nicol and Ed McKnight host the podcast. Andrew is the Managing Partner of Opes Partners and a prolific investor himself. Ed is an economist. Both Stuff and Juno Investment Magazine have previously published his analyses. https://www.opespartners.co.nz/investment/property-investment
In this episode, we discuss the 7 tools you can use to level up your property investment strategy. That includes the tools you can use to get more data so you can make better decisions. click the links to try out the tools: Tenant Tool Wealth Plan Can I afford an investment property in 2025 Area Analyser Investment Ready spreadsheet Interest Rate calculator Risk Reducer (Insurance calculator) Opes+
In this episode, we discuss and rank New Zealand's biggest, cheapest and most expensive property developers. That includes the developers that are growing fast ... and the ones that are past their prime and shrinking. This is so property investors, home owners and first home buyers can get a sense of which developers are building different types of properties. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss Watercare's new rules that will make Auckland's housing crisis so much worse. We share the new rules that will stop developers building more houses in Auckland. And the impact it will have on property investors, renters and homeowners generally. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Malcolm a listener of the show and self-made property investor. He shares how we built his portfolio from 0 to 3 investment properties. And what he's doing next to grow his wealth further. This story should inspire property investors and first-home buyers. Malcolm shows us it's possible to get ahead and build wealth ... even if you don't have financially literate role models. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the 8 factors of capital growth. In other words, the 8 signs your house will double in value faster. That way property investors and home owners can use this information to get a sense of what sort of properties really increase in value faster. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's recent move to slash interest rates. We talk about how low the OCR will go ... and what it means for house prices. This includes how landlords and property investor cashflows will be impacted. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the main bank accounts you must have as a property investor. This includes how to manage your bank accounts, what lending you need, and what investors often miss. That way you know how to manage your cashflow as a property investor. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we replay Ed's live auction. This includes if he bid, how much he bid and whether he won. He walks us through the play-by-play, along with what happens when the auctioneer stops the auction to get people to bid more. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss whether adding an EV charger to your investment property is a good investment. We look at: How many people own electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand. How the demand for EVs changes around the country And, how many tenants own EVs. That way property investors can know whether it is a good investment to add an EV charger to your rental property. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the seven reasons not to invest in property right now. This includes the slow rental market, the lack of an obvious upward trend in house prices and five other factors. This is so you can create a fair and balanced decision about whether it's the right time to invest in property. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Freddie, a journalist based in Blenheim who has just bought his first home at 20 years old. Freddie shares the story of how he bought this home for just $290,000 through a private sale. He shares the quirks of buying directly off a seller (i.e. not through a real estate agent) and what you can buy for $290k in New Zealand. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the property speculation strategy. This includes how much money you can make, the best time to use this strategy, and all the risks. That way property investors and landlords can decide if they want to use the property speculation strategy (and how to do it). For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of investing in a townhouse. And whether townhouses are a good investment. We also introduce the Townhouse Trap. These are the fallacies or old wives tales that people state ... but that actually may not be true. Ultimately this is so property investors can decide whether a townhouse is the right fit for them. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the top 6 fears that property investors have about their tenants (and how to fix them). That's because one of the big factors stopping people from investing is the fear that their tenants will cause issues. We go through each fear and suggest how you can protect yourself from the potential downsides of property investment. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the 5, 10, and 15 year outlook for property investment. This comes after a listener of the show messaged in, wanting to know what could happen to their property in the mid-long term. Because being a property investor is tough right now. Interest rates are high. Rents are going sideways. But, what does the future look like 5, 10 or 15 years in the future? That's what we discuss in this episode. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss our 12 property predictions and forecasts for 2025. This includes when house prices will go up (and by how much) and what could happen to interest rates. Ultimately, property investors can use this information to decide whether it's the right time to invest in 2025. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the latest interest rate cuts. That includes how far interest rates are falling and how it impacts property investors and first home buyers. We also talk through which banks are cutting their interest rates the most (and how you can benefit from it). For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we have another Case Study Sunday. We discuss the story of David Soh. He bought 4 investment properties over the last 2 years. Now, he's wondering what to do next. We go through his finances and his numbers to give him tips on where he could take his portfolio. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to win at a house at auction. This includes when to bid, how to act in the room, how much to bid and a live example of a real auction. If you're a property investor (or a first home buyer), if you've never been to an auction, you need to listen to this episode. That way you'll be calm and confident when it is time for you to raise your hand at auction. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss whether pre-auction offers actually work. Whether they can help you get a lower price for the property you want ... or whether they'll help you get the edge at the auction. Ultimately, landlords can use this information to figure out if they want to make a pre-auction offer ... or whether it's better to wait for auction day. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss how much it costs (and the process) to prepare for an auction. Ed shares the actual costs and process he's gone through to prepare to go to auction. This is so property investors, landlords and first home buyers know what it takes to get auction-ready. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'House prices and interest rate predictions for 2025'. Join Ed and Andrew as they look at what they got right and wrong with their 2024 predictions, and what they are saying for 2025. Also we show the upcoming improvements to Opes+ web app in 2025. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why Ed is looking for his first home right now. This includes why he made the decision to pull that purchase forward, buying in late 2024 / early 2025. Ultimately, property investors and first home buyers can use this information to decide whether now is also the right time for them to take the leap. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the top questions you should ask at open homes to get the best price. This includes how to get the agent to give you a number (price) that you can negotiate from, and how find out how motivated the seller is. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss when New Zealand's pension system could collapse. We question whether the NZ Super is sustainable ... including a few stats that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. All this is so property investors (and all Kiwis) can decide how much to rely on the NZ pension. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, Elliot Power joins us for a Case Study Sunday. Elliot shares how he built a $1.5 million property portfolio by 35 and 37. He also shares how he and his wife became mortgage-free when she was just 33. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the future of interest rates ... and our interest rate predictions. This includes how far interest rates may fall, and the reasons why. Try our new Interest Rate Comparison tool. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss how Donald Trump's election win in the US presidential election impacts New Zealand. This includes the impact on house prices and the potential impact on interest rates. Ultimately property investors, landlords and home buyers can use this information to assess how it impacts them. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss what's better – paying off your mortgage early, or investing? We take you through the pros and cons so you can make the right decision for you. Try our new Interest Rate Comparison tool. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, Sam Broughton, the Mayor of Selwyn District, joins us. He talks about how he (and the council) are managing Rolleston's enormous growth. Over the last 24 years, Rolleston's population has grown by 11% per year. So, what are the opportunities for property investors and first-home buyers? For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, Ed shares his exact process for finding a house. This includes the sort of properties he is currently looking for and how to figure out what you want to offer for a property. This includes how to get the numbers and the data property investors need to confidently buy properties. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss our new interest rate comparison tool. You can use this to decide how long you want to fix your mortgage interest rate for. This includes how to factor in considerations like: "What happens if interest rates drop?" For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Will Alexander from Bayleys. He discusses his 17-year journey in property. He talks about what he learned from his mother, the former CEO at Barfoot and Thompson. And the types of renovations he does to increase the value of his properties. Try our new web app Opes+, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Leonie Freeman from the Property Council to discuss the government's RMA reforms. This includes how much the red-tape cutting will save and what the opportunities are for property investors. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss how to manage your mortgage and still buy property ... even when you lose your job. We talk about the roles that are most likely to be made redundant and how to have the right conversation with your boss to make sure you have the confidence to buy an investment property. Try our new web app Opes+, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Garrick Wynne to talk about how developers can get money to build properties. This includes how much money you need to get a loan for a development, and the types of people who can and can't get a loan to develop properties. We also mention our upcoming event for developers. This is about how developers can grow from 20 to 100 properties a year in Auckland. It's on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 5:30pm. Click the link to register. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss postcode prejudice. A mindset where you ignore properties in investable suburb ... and only want to buy rentals in high-end suburbs. We go through what postcode prejudice is, who is impacts and how to avoid it. Try our new web app Opes+, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss how to build your Property Panel. This is your panel of property advisers. The people you go to get advice about property investment. This includes who to listen to and when. Try our new web app Opes+, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the fast-track consenting legislation that is currently going through Parliament. We dig through the details to see how many houses could be built, where they are being built and if it could create an oversupply. Ultimately, this helps property investors understand whether house prices will keep going up in the future. Try our new web app Opes+, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Will Thomas to discuss how he bought his first home at 23. Now he's a property investor, and he Airbnbs out the home he bought to live in. Will talks us through the highs and lows and what his next steps in property are. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss how to invest in property through the share market. Specifically, we review Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), how they work, how to buy shares, and what the returns look like. That way property investors can decide – "should I invest in a REIT?" For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Marc from Opes Accounting to discuss the 7 ways property investors can legally pay less tax. This includes including all your tax deductions and claiming all your costs (including the ones you might not have thought of). Try our new web app Opes+, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss 3 secret changes that are letting investors and home buyers borrow more money to buy a house. This includes changing servicing test rates and changes in the banks lending criteria. We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we debate what's better – commercial or residential property? And what will make more money in 2025. For this, we are joined by Lloyd Budd, the CEO of Bayleys in Auckland. Lloyd walks us through what an entry level commercial property looks like, what is costs and the potential returns. We compare that with residential property and talk through the differences. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the houses that you can still buy for under $500k in Auckland and across New Zealand. We're often told that houses in New Zealand are expensive (and they are). But, the data we often read in the media doesn't tell the full picture. So we dive into the numbers and show how many properties can still be picked up cheaply. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we dig through the data from realestate.co.nz to see what tenants are searching for ... and what property investors are servicing up. This is to find hidden gaps in the market to see where there could be opportunities for property investors to make more money. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we are joined by Sanmeet Singh to talk about how he started developing properties at just 13 years old. In this Case Study Sunday, he talks about how his father brought him into the family development business. He translated for his dad at the bank and learned the tools of the trade. Now, he continues to develop properties as part of the family business. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we share new data from realestate.co.nz that shows what renters really want. This includes what renters search for when they are looking for properties ... and what the most important factors are. We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss what property investors and landlords needs to know about the Dunedin floods. That includes how to avoid flood-prone properties ... and the key things we can learn from this experience. We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this episode, we discuss the latest inflation numbers. These show that inflation has hit 2.2% – the lowest in over 3.5 years. We share what property investors can expect when it comes to lower interest rates ... and what to think about when applying for your mortgage. We also mention our new free web app Opes+, click the link to sign up and try it out. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'Where should I invest in NZ? Join Ed and Andrew as they analyse data using our Opes Area Analyser and Opes+ web app, and discuss the different mindsets between homebuyers and investors And a bit of fun to wrap up when they hand out awards for the best and worst places to invest in New Zealand. Which place will be the winner? For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
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