The Property Academy Podcast
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. It's hosted by Ed and Andrew from Opes Partners. Ok, now for the legal bit. The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice. So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong. Make sure you do your own research or talk to a fina...
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The Property Negotiation Move That Saves Money Without Backfiring⎟Ep. 2347
<p>Buying a property is one thing. Negotiating the price is where most investors lose (or make) their money.</p><p>In this episode, Andrew breaks down the exact negotiation scripts he’s used when dealing with real estate agents – including the awkward moments most buyers don’t know how to handle.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How to negotiate hard without sounding aggressive or inexperiencedThe 5 most awkward situations buyers face The single question that reveals how motivated the seller really is<p>If you’ve ever walked out of an open home thinking “I should’ve said something better”, this...
The Problem With Commercial Vacancy Rates No One Explains⎟Ep. 2346
<p>How risky is commercial property, really – and how long do buildings actually sit empty?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real vacancy risk in commercial property and why the numbers you see in reports can be seriously misleading if you don’t know how to read them properly.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How long commercial properties really sit vacant The 3 main types of commercial property, and which one consistently has the lowest vacancy riskWhat actually drives vacancy <p>This is a must-listen if you’re considering commercial property – or want to avoid the costly...
The Commercial Property Reality Check at Every Price Point⎟Ep. 2345
<p>Commercial property sounds glamorous … until you actually try to buy one.</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down commercial property by price point – from tiny budgets that barely get you anything, all the way through to multi-million-dollar, blue-chip investments with long-term tenants locked in.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>What $100k, $250k, $500k, $750k, $1M, $2M and $5M actually buys you in NZ commercial propertyThe realistic minimum budget needed to get a decent commercial investmentWhat it really costs to buy a property with a long-term tenant already in place<p>If you’ve ever wondered whether...
The Mistake That Keeps Your Salary Stuck Year After Year⎟Ep. 2344
<p>How do you actually get a pay rise ... without awkwardly asking for one?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down how Kiwi workers really move their income forward, including the true story of someone who landed a 33% pay rise by earning it first. </p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How one Kiwi earned a 33% pay rise by taking on responsibility What not to say in your next catch-up with your boss (and why it backfires)The well-meaning mistake that quietly caps most people’s income growth<p>A must-listen if you want to grow your income, boos...
The Property Ladder We’ve All Been Taught to Believe In⎟Ep. 2343
<p>Is the property ladder actually broken ... or was it always a myth?In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the classic idea of “trading up” and explain why climbing rung by rung doesn’t work the way many Kiwis expect it to anymore.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>What the property ladder is meant to look like and why it’s harder todayHow selling and buying repeatedly quietly drains your wealth through hidden costsThe cheaper way to upgrade your lifestyle without constantly moving house<p>This episode shows why the property ladder isn’t a rule – it’s just one tool, a...
I Analysed 225,000 Properties & Stopped Investing HERE⎟Ep. 2342
<p>What if everything you were taught about where to buy property… was wrong?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal how analysing 225,000 properties across New Zealand completely changed Andrew’s investment strategy – and why he stopped buying in places that look like they should outperform.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>Why Andrew stopped buying in so-called “premium” suburbsHow his investment strategy evolved over 21 years as better data became availableWhy many of the most successful investors actually do less, not more<p>If you want to invest based on what actually works, not what sounds good at a seminar, t...
Why They Bought Every Home One Street Apart (Accident or Strategy?)⎟Ep. 2341
<p>How do you buy three homes before the age of 33 ... without getting everything right along the way?</p><p>In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew sit down with Alex and Ashley, a couple who are navigating off-the-plans builds, COVID buying pressure, flatmates, rising interest rates, and some painful property lessons along the way.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How these investors bought 3 houses before the age of 33What really happened when they let their emotions take overHow many houses will they have by 43?<p>This is a practical and honest case study for young couples wondering, “Is b...
These 5 Rental Disputes Went Horribly Wrong – Here’s Who the Law Sided With⎟Ep. 2340
<p>Landlord–tenant disputes can get expensive fast.</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down five real disputes and reveal who was actually in the right each time.</p><p>You'll learn:</p>The 5 arguments landlords and tenants end up fighting overHow one tenant forced a landlord to repay $59,000 in rentWhat really happens when a tenant secretly runs an Airbnb from your property<p>Ed and Andrew walk through real cases involving unauthorised Airbnbs, pet damage, illegal dwellings, inspection disputes, and claims for 'emotional stress.'</p><p>Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.</p><p>For more from Opes Partners:</p>...
If You Want to See the Next Boom Early, Look at This Region⎟Ep. 2339
<p>Why is Southland quietly outperforming every other property market in New Zealand?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data to explain why Southland is currently the only region showing green lights across every key market indicator ... while much of the country is still struggling to recover.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>Why Southland is the only region where house prices are clearly risingThe economic forces are driving this early recoveryWhat today’s data says about where the Southland market could head next<p>If you want to understand where the next phase of the...
The ACTUAL Worst Political Party for Landlords (It’s Not Who You Think)⎟Ep. 2338
<p>With the next general election locked in, property investors are starting to ask a nervous question: what happens to my portfolio if the wrong party gets in?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the major political parties’ housing and tax policies to answer one blunt question – which political party is actually the worst for landlords?</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How National, Labour, and the Greens really differ when it comes to property investmentWhich policies could push a landlord’s effective tax rate from around 20% to over 50%Why the two biggest parties are far more sim...
