The Property Academy Podcast
Opes Partners
0
The Property Academy Podcast is a daily show that provides insight, analysis, and strategies for getting the most out of the New Zealand property market. Hosted by Ed and Andrew from Opes Partners, it offers general information and is not financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult a financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Osad
-
Blocked By Income, Then By Equity. How They Got Through [Case Study] 26.09.2026 21minFirst, their income was too low to get the loan. They fixed it ... then the market fell, and suddenly their equity fell short, too.So, how did this couple finally cross the line into their first investment property?In this Case Study Sunday, Steve and Vicky share a 5-year journey of hitting wall after wall and refusing to give up.You'll learn:Why the bank turned them down … and how they changed their mind What it REALLY takes to save your way to a deposit How these investors are building towards $100k of passive incomeThe lesson? Sometimes you do everything right and still get knocked back. Getting there anyway is the whole story.Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email [email protected]For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok -
The Meth House Discount: How Long Can The Stigma Last? 25.09.2026 14minA listener found a bargain: a house where meth was smoked, fully cleaned, and now testing safe. But everyone in town knows its history... and it's on the LIM. So does the stigma ever go? Or is it a "meth house" forever?In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the science, the stigma, and the real numbers behind former meth houses. You'll learn:What the science says about meth smoked vs cookedWhy meth stays on a LIM forever, and how it gets there in the first placeWhat a former meth house really costs you (hint: it's not the clean-up)A cleaned meth house can be perfectly safe to live in. Whether it's a bargain or a trap comes down to the numbers.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Interior Designer Reveals The Renovations That Add Value (And The Ones That Just Cost You Money) 24.09.2026 26minWe talk about prices, yields, and interest rates constantly. But what someone pays often depends on how a place feels when they walk in. So, what design mistakes are quietly costing investors money?In this episode, Ed and Andrew are joined by interior designer Kelly Gammie. You'll learn:The 3 biggest interior design mistakes … and what each one costs The renovations that add value and the ones that just cost you money How bold and brave should investors be when choosing what to paint the wallsThe numbers matter... but so does the feeling. Get the design right, and it shows up in the price.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Where House Prices Are Booming Right Now (2026) 23.09.2026 14minFive years ago, every NZ market stood on the same hilltop. Then prices fell into the valley together... and since then, they've gone in completely different directions. So, where are prices actually booming, and where are they still hitting record lows?In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down the fastest-recovering markets, and reveal the North/South divide splitting the country.You'll learn:The markets leading the recoveryWhy seven North Island towns just hit fresh record lowsHow to tell a real boom from a small-town flukeThe lesson? Stop reading the national number. And a boom tells you what already happened, not what happens next.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
The New Way To Buy A House In NZ? 22.09.2026 16minTwo of New Zealand's biggest property sites just launched AI search. Is this the new way to buy a house?We put them to the test to see if AI can actually find you a good investment.In this episode, Ed and Andrew try out the AI tools on TradeMe and realestate.co.nz, from yield hunting to image search.You'll learn:What the new AI searches can do that the old filters couldn'tWhether they can handle the numbers that matter to investors, like yieldWhich one actually worked, and which kept falling overAI can do the basics. But when it comes to the numbers that make a deal, there's still a big gap.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
If a Rental Doesn’t Pass This “Test,” Don’t Buy It 21.09.2026 14minOne Wellington flip had neighbours pointing boom boxes at it, dumping tyres, and breaking in to steal the appliances. None of that was in the spreadsheet. So, how do you know if a deal can survive when things go wrong?In this episode, Ed and Andrew share the "what if I'm wrong" test – a simple way to stress-test any property before you buy.You'll learn:The five things to checkThe renovation that missed its target price by $180kWhy the goal isn't "does it look great," but "could I survive this"If you stress-test hard enough, no property is perfect. The real question is whether you could get through the rough patches.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Every NZ Town Ranked By Rental Yield (Worst To Best) 20.09.2026 17minWe analysed 57,114 rental properties... to find the highest and lowest rental returns.In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down the five highest-yielding areas, then rank every city from worst to best.You'll learn:The five areas with New Zealand's highest rental yieldsWhy do the big cities consistently have the lowest yieldsThe catch with high-yield small towns, and why gross yield can misleadA high yield isn't the whole story. This episode shows you the trade-off, plus a free tool to see where your own property ranks.And you can check out the Rental Yield Percentile Calculator hereFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
From 1 Property To 5 – Here's How She Did It [Case Study] 19.09.2026 24minSarah bought a home-and-income in South Auckland back in 2006, and years later turned it into a five-townhouse development.So, how did she become a property developer, and what did it really take?In this Case Study Sunday, Sarah shares how she built a seven-property portfolio, even while living overseas.You'll learn:How this investor turned one property into fiveThe challenges she faced when she turned herself into a property developerHer biggest regret from investing in propertyThe lesson? Fortune favours the bold... and the patient. Sarah's story is a reminder that the real money in property is made over the long term.Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email [email protected]For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Never Say These 5 Sentences To A Real Estate Agent 18.09.2026 15minThe selling agent doesn't work for you. So, what should you say and what should you never give away?In this episode, Ed and Andrew run through the five biggest mistakes buyers make in front of agents, and how to avoid them.You'll learn:Why telling the agent your budget or your "why" costs you moneyThe research-backed power of silence in a negotiationWhether you should ever bid your absolute maximum The agent isn't your enemy, but they're not your friend either. Knowing the rules is how you keep the upper hand.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Average Net Worth By Age (NZ) – Are You Behind? 17.09.2026 18minAm I behind? It's the question everyone wonders, and almost nobody can answer. So, we paid Stats NZ to crunch the net-worth-by-age data that no one else publishes.In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the median wealth at every age and what the numbers really mean.You'll learn:What the typical Kiwi is worth in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyondWhy whatever you build by 60 is roughly what you retire onHow a single good asset can move you two decades up the tableThe honest takeaway? You're probably less behind than you think, but the early decades matter most.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
NZ's 6 Biggest Infrastructure Projects – What They Do To House Prices 16.09.2026 17minA new road or railway sounds like a green light for property prices. But not all infrastructure is equal. Some projects open up whole new suburbs. Others just smooth a commute.n this episode, Ed and Andrew run through New Zealand's biggest projects, testing each one against a simple question: Does it open new land? You'll learn:Which projects actually unlock new suburbs, and which just ease trafficWhat the research says infrastructure really does to nearby pricesThe Picton cautionary tale about buying into the infrastructure storyFollow the roads and rail... but only when they actually create new places to build.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest 15.09.2026 14minOne investor owns 15 rentals with mortgages. The other owns 5, mortgage-free. So, who's actually better off and by how much?In this episode, Ed and Andrew run the numbers on both, and the result surprises most people.You'll learn:Why 15 mortgaged rentals can barely pay any cashflowWhy the "worse" properties can produce around 14x more free cashWhen to leverage to build wealth, and when to pay down for incomeLeverage builds wealth, but it doesn't pay you. Knowing when to switch is the whole retirement plan.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Why NZ's Cheapest Towns Are Getting Less Affordable 14.09.2026 12minHouse prices are down. Interest rates are down. So housing must be affordable again, right?Not everywhere... and the picture is more surprising than you'd think.In this episode, Ed and Andrew compare every district against its long-term average to see where affordability is improving and where it's slipping away.You'll learn:Whether housing is actually more affordable than usual right nowThe places getting better fastest, and the ones slipping awayWhy "more affordable" doesn't always mean "affordable"Affordability isn't just a snapshot. It can be a signal of where prices could go next.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
How Much You ACTUALLY Need To Retire In 2026 [New Tool] 13.09.2026 21minMost Kiwis have never seen their entire financial life on one screen. Wealth rises while they work, then draws down through retirement. So, how much do you actually need to retire in 2026, and could you already have saved too much?In this episode, Ed and Andrew run a real couple's numbers through a new tool to reveal what it really takes.You'll learn:How much do you actually need to retire in 2026How to tell if you've already saved too muchThe one screen that shows you your entire financial lifeThe years you can best enjoy your money are often the ones people spend working. Knowing your number is how you get them back.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
From 0 To 30 Properties In 17 Years – How This Kiwi Accountant Did It 12.09.2026 20minMost property accountants tell people what to do. Peter Taylor actually does it himself.Starting just after the GFC, he's built a portfolio of 19 residential and 10 commercial properties over three decades. In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with accountant Peter to hear how he did it.You'll learn:How this property accountant built a portfolio of 30 properties The biggest wins and toughest lessons from 3 decades of investing The one thing every property investor should knowPeter's edge wasn't a secret strategy. It was buying well, paying down hard, and doing it consistently for 30 years.Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email [email protected] more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
"I Want My Wife To Retire When I Do" – How To Set Money Goals That Actually Work 11.09.2026 15minWe're all told to aim for "financial freedom." But what do Kiwis actually want when they get there?We asked 4,381 people, and their real goals are more specific... and more emotional than any calculator captures.In this episode, Ed and Andrew read out the retirement goals Kiwis actually set, and work through what each one really takes.You'll learn:The real, specific goals Kiwis haveWhy standard retirement calculators don't work for property investorsWhat it actually takes to fund the life you want"Financial freedom" is vague. The clearer your goal, the easier it is to build a plan that gets you there.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Should I Renovate Houses Or Build New? [Real Numbers] 10.09.2026 18minA couple with the skills and contacts to renovate is weighing it up against a simple build-and-hold. So which actually builds more wealth... and when does renovating stack up?In this episode, Ed and Andrew debate the numbers behind renovating versus building and holding.You'll learn:The four reasons this couple wanted to renovate What the returns really look like over 15 years for each strategyThe questions to ask before you pick up a hammer Renovating can work brilliantly... but only when the numbers and your time actually stack up.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
Every Invoice I Paid Buying A House | The Hidden Costs Revealed 09.09.2026 14minEveryone budgets for the deposit. It's the costs on top that catch buyers out. So I pulled out my actual receipts from buying a house, to show what you really spend before you earn a single dollar of rent.In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through every hidden cost of buying a property, one invoice at a time.You'll learn:The upfront fees most buyers forgetThe money you can spend on houses you never even buyWhat it really costs to get a property rentable, and what to budgetThe deposit is only the start. Knowing the true cost is what keeps you out of trouble.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
5% House Deposit: National's New Policy Explained 08.09.2026 16minNational wants to let more first home buyers in with just a 5% deposit and lift the income cap to $300,000.So, how would it actually work, and who does it help?In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the proposed First Home Loan changes, the numbers, and the risks.You'll learn:How a 5% deposit changes the mathsWho actually benefits from the higher income cap, and who it won't helpHow many extra first home buyers could this policy createA lower deposit gets more people in the door. But borrowing 96% of a home's value comes with real risks worth understanding first.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
-
This Will Change How You See A Downturn Forever | Never Waste A Market Dip 07.09.2026 12min"Never let a good crisis go to waste." So what do the best investors actually do when the market falls? In a downturn, mindset is everything.In this episode, Ed and Andrew share stories about investors who didn't waste a dip, and the lessons for property. You'll learn:Never waste a market dip – the 3 stories smart investors live by The manic business partner who knocks on your door every single day When the real buying window REALLY appears (it’s not in the crash)The market's quote on your house is only an opinion. What you do with it is the choice that matters.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Sarnased taskuhäälingud
Populaarne riigis
See taskuhääling on ka nende riikide taskuhäälingute edetabelites.
