The Property Academy Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?"

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?"

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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In this episode, we compare furnished and unfurnished properties.

This includes the extra costs and rental returns that come when you furnish your property.

We also discuss which sort of properties should be furnished ... and which don't matter so much.

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In this episode, we discuss how much adding a granny flat to your property increases its value.

This includes whether a minor dwelling is more of a cashflow / rental-return proposition ... or whether it's more of an equity play.

This is so property investors can know what return they can expect when building a granny flat.

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In this episode, we discuss whether NZ needs a capital gains tax.

We go through the arguments for and against and what it means for NZ property investors.

We also share how investors reacted to the discussion of a capital gains tax after Ed's recent appearance on Newstalk ZB.

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In this episode, we are joined by Ash Binnie, a full time property flipper.

He shares how he bought 12 properties in 3 years and became a full-time property flipper.

This includes how much money you need to start flipping properties, and how he stepped away from his full-time job.

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In this episode, we discuss the case of Philip Polkinghorne, but from the perspective of his house sale.

Polkinghorne has been the centre of a high-profile court case, involving the death of his wife.

Since her passing Polkinghorne has attempted to sell the property. But, does the stigma of a death in the house impact the property's value?

We dig through the numbers to see how the value of the property will be impacted.

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In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's most recent move to slash the Official Cash Rate (OCR).

This move will likely cause interest rates to fall further, it cheaper for investors and first home buyers to get into the market.

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In this episode, we discuss the 5 clever negotiation tactics you can use when you buy a property.

That's whether it's for an investment or for your first home.

These are the clever clauses to negotiate.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, Kirstie from Good Title joins us to talk about cross-lease conversions.

This includes how much a cross-lease conversion costs and how much money property investors and first home buyers can make.

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In this episode, we are again joined by economist, Tony Alexander.

He shares how long you can expect the good and bad times to last through the property cycle.

We also mention to check out Tony Alexander's surveys, click the link to read.

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In this episode, we discuss what the next big thing to rock the property market will be.

We're joined by independent economist, Tony Alexander, to crystal ball gaze and guess what could be coming next.

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In this episode, we are joined by Joshua Watson to discuss how he bought his first home at just 23 ... in 2024.

Joshua shares what he bought, where he bought ... and how we got the money to buy his first home.

He also shares what his next steps are to grow his wealth.

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In this episode, we are joined by Tony Alexander, an independent economist.

He talks us through what's happening in the NZ property market and what he's seeing in his surveys.

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In this episode, we discuss how much money you should have based on your age.

This includes what your income and net worth should be based on the median New Zealander your age.

We also introduce the Wealth Equation, which comes from The Millionaire Next Door.

It's a simple guide to get a feel for whether your on track for how much money you 'should' have.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss why house insurance is so damn expensive!

Most house insurance is becoming up to 30% - 40% more expensive.

This is because of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Insures feel that they've under-priced risk in New Zealand.

So they are readjusting the costs.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss the minimum amount of insurance you can get away with as a property investor.

This includes the Risk Reducer plan that we've come up with.

That way you can see the bare minimum life insurance, trauma insurance and income protection insurance we think you need.

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In this episode, we discuss whether you should break your fixed interest rate to lock in a lower rate.

We discuss the break fees you'd have to pay ... and whether that lower rate is worth it.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss what a good cashflow looks like for an investment property in 2024.

Lower interest rates are improving cashflows property investors. But that doesn't mean that investment properties are printing money.

So we go through a couple of cashflows to give you a sense about what's realistic in 2024.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we are joined by Jason and Amber for another case study Sunday.

Amber shares her brave story about how she got cancer in her 30's ... twice.

She beat it both times.

Throughout their journey they've invested in property and are now mortgage free, living in Papamoa.

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In this episode, we discuss how to find the best areas to invest in.

This includes how to use our new Area Analyser tool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get free data. Click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss how much money you can potentially make investing in property.

That includes how much investors have made in the past, and the different ways you can make money in the future.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we give an update on the New Zealand property and housing market.

This includes where house prices are rising and falling. And whether it is getting easier or harder for investors to find good tenants.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss Housies, a new app and website where you can buy a piece of property for as little as $100.

We dig through the details to see if fractional ownership is legit, or whether it'll flop.

We also discuss previous proportional ownership schemes in New Zealand and where they are now.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss how to diversify your property portfolio, the right way.

This includes how to get better returns while taking the same risk.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss the 5 steps property investors can take to spot a dodgy property developer.

This includes the 5 searches you can do online to protect yourself as a property investor or first home buyer.

We also mention our new app, ⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we are joined for another Case Study Sunday by Marcus Sonntag.

Marcus shares how it took him 10 years to buy his first investment property.

But, he's finally done it. He shares what got him across the line.

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In this episode, we discuss Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos and Nick Mowbray's best investment quotes.

That includes what property investors can learn ... and how to apply it in today's market.

We also mention our new app, ⁠Opes+⁠, click the link to try it out.

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In this episode, we discuss the future of the NZ housing market and house prices with Kiwibank's chief economist, Jarrod Kerr.

And as mentioned here is the link to the economics section of the Kiwibankwebsite.

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In this episode, we discuss the difference between good and bad tenants.

This includes the warning signs to look out for if you are self-manging your investment property.

We also mention our new app, Opes+, click the link to try it out.

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In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]', and shared our new Area Analyser and our app Opes+.

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In this episode, we celebrate 5 years of the Property Academy Podcast.

We look back at some of our most popular episodes and some of the highlights from the last 5 years.

We also look back at what we set out to achieve ... and whether we've done it.

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In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to sell a house in New Zealand.

This includes the time it takes to get a property ready for sale, how long it might be on the market, and when you get paid.

This is so property investors and homeowners can know how long it might take to sell your home.

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In this episode, we compare investors and first-home buyers to see if investors are buying all the houses and stopping first-home buyers from getting into the market.

We look at the data and find the investors and first home buyers tend to increase their purchases at the same time.

They are positively correlated. When investors buy more houses, first home buyers tend to buy more houses too.

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In this episode, we are joined by Peter Lewis, the Vice President of the NZ Property Investors Federation.

Peter shares how began investing in property in 1991 and what he's doing it for.

He also shares what he looks for in a property and why property managers don't charge enough.

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In this episode, Stuart Donovan from Motu joins us to discuss what properties New Zealanders will want in the future.

Stuart talks about the move towards 'quality compact', which is driven by both rising incomes and fewer people living per household.

This is important for properties, as we want to invest in properties that are needed and will be desired in the future.

And as mentioned in this episode, you can see Stuart Donovan's research over on the Motu website.

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In this episode, we answer your questions about how to grow a property portfolio and get money from the bank.

This is based off the questions asked at our recent website, which you can watch or listen to here.

And we also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss some advice recently given by financial journalist, Mary Holm.

We go through a situation she brings up in her column. We go through the numbers to see whether we agree (or not).

We also play clips from Mary to share what she really thinks about property.

And don't forget to join us for our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to find a tenant.

This includes how much vacancy you can expect as a property investor and what our team at Opes Property Management are seeing.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss whether you can still invest in property even if the numbers look bad (in some respects).

As an example, we look at Queenstown. Our numbers suggest that Queenstown looks overvalued. But, are there other numbers that make it look better?

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss what a good investment property looks like.

This includes how a good investment property changes depending on your strategy.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we are joined by Kerry Beveridge for another Case Study Sunday.

Kerry talks about how he is able to be a full time property investor. He lives off the rent from his properties and spends time with his kids.

He shares his story about how he's done it.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss when it will finally be easier to get a mortgage.

We look at the 5 different factors that impact how easy it is to get a mortgage.

So you can get a sense of when it might become easier for you.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we are joined by Michael and Hilde to discuss their property investment strategy.

That includes how a tiny home is helping them save thousands of dollars so they can invest even more.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss which banks have the best maternity leave policies.

This is for any expectant mums and dads who still want to get a mortgage. That's whether you want to buy your own home or an investment property.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss whether it's a good time to invest in property.

We dig through the 4 main factors that determine whether it is a good time to invest.

We analyse each point so you can determine whether it's the right time to invest for you.

We also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]⁠⁠' it's on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss how BNZ has just scrapped their standard interest rates, that sometimes force first home buyers to pay more for their mortgages.

We discuss whether the devil is in the detail, and what first home buyers and property investors need to know.

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In this episode, we discuss how long you need to hold your property for to make money through property.

This includes the average years people own their properties for when the sell and make money ...

And the average time people hold their properties for when they lose moeny.

Through all this, we see the principle that the longer you own your property for ... the more likely it is that you make money through property.

These numbers are based on Core Logic's pain and gain report.

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In this episode, we are joined by Dean Gordon for another case study Sunday.

Dean featured on the podcast almost 4 years ago. Back then he was thinking about whether to pay down debt or invest.

We ran through the numbers. And now we're catching up with him to see how it's all gone.

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In this episode, we re-cap our most recent webinar and discuss how many properties an investor can reasonably buy over 15 years.

We go through 2 situations to show you how it really depends on how big your income is.

This gives investors (for the first time) a good sense of how fast they can grow their property portfolios.

We mention our previous webinar '5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?' click the link to watch.

Or if you prefer to listen the audio version is here.

To register for our next webinar 'How much money can I make from property? [How to actually run the numbers]' click the link to sign up.

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In this episode, we discuss which bank is the king when it comes to interest rate cuts.

This is part of our launch of the Opes OneRoof Cut Counter.

This shows you which banks are cutting their interest rates most, and how far rates are have dropped.

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In this episode, we discuss how long you should fix your mortgage interest rate for.

Is it better to go for 6 months, 1-year, 18-months or something else.

We dig through the numbers so first home buyers and property investors can make the right decision for them.

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In this episode, we talk about how to get free money from your bank.

It's called retention cash. It's a type of cashback where your banks rewards you for your loyalty (as long as you don't move away).

We talk about how much you can get, what the catch is, and whether it is worth it.

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In this episode, we are joined by Gemma Rasmussen from Consumer NZ.

Gemma shares the results from Consumer NZ's research about what tenants really want.

This includes their concerns, worries and fears when it comes to renting properties.

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In this episode, we discuss how fast house prices may go up over the long term.

This includes what property investors can reasonably expect when they invest in property.

We share what data to look at (and what data not to look at), when forecasting your property investment returns.

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In this episode, we are joined by David, a property investor and listener of the show.

David shares the story about how he bought 4 houses in a single year and now rents them our on AirBnb.

He shares what he's learned and how he did it. All so you can get more ideas for your property investing strategy.

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In this episode, we discuss what makes property investors more money – a bedroom or a bathroom renovation.

We dig into the latest data from the new CoreLogic House value index, which tells us what really increases the value of properties.

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In this episode, we discuss how property investors and first home buyers can put in cheeky offers for properties.

This includes how to get a low price, how to get your offer accepted ... and how to put in a cheeky offer the right way.

We also mention Steve Goodey's upcoming Property Bootcamp

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In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's recent OCR cut.

We talk about the impact on interest rates, how low they will go and what it all means for property investors.

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In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at '5 houses in 5 years - How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?'.

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In this episode, we compare and contrast sending your kids to private school vs investing in property (and giving them the money).

This includes different ways that property investors use property to send their kids to good schools and what you need to think about when it comes to giving your kids the best start in life.

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In this episode, we discuss Sudden Money, and how to make your money last when you suddenly get a lump sum of cash.

This isn't just useful for Lotto winners. This is useful for business owners who sell their businesses, farmers who sell their farms, and all property investors who will eventually sell their properties.

And don't miss our webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠', on tonight, Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss the areas in NZ with the highest chance of buying a house for $500k or less.

This includes which areas have houses for less than $500k and what sort of house you can buy.

And don't miss our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠', on tomorrow night, Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we are joined by Leighton Roberts from Sharesies to discuss how he started investing.

He takes us through how he started investing in cows with a group of friends in Hawera. Then he moved on to buying property before starting Sharesies.

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In this episode, we discuss whether more investors are selling their properties since the bright line test changed.

We dig through the numbers to see how the market is changing after this law change.

And don't miss our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss what it takes to get into the top 1% of New Zealanders when it comes to wealth.

This includes how much you'd have to invest and the number of properties you'd need to buy.

And don't miss our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we are joined by Kerri-Anne Hancock to discuss a Māori approach to property investing.

We look at the reasons why Māori invest, and the different considerations.

And we also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠⁠', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss reverse mortgages. This includes the pros and the cons (what's good and what's bad).

We analyse the details of Heartland's reverse mortgages and take you through what you need to know.

Ultimately, this helps you decide whether a reverse mortgage is right for you.

And we also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠⁠', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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In this episode, we discuss how the Ministry of Social Development's housing broker service.

To walk us through the details, we are joined by Kirk Teawhe, the Director of Housing at MSD.

This is where MSD works with tenants to get them ready to rent. And what they're doing to help landlords get and keep good tenants.

If you didn't already know about this service ... then this episode gives you another option to find a tenant.

We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch.

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In this episode, we discuss whether a 1% drop in interest rates leads to a 10% increase in house prices.

More companies claim that house prices will automatically rise when interest rates drop.

But, is it true? We dig through the numbers and interview other economists to see if this is fact ... or fiction.

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In this episode, we are joined by Nick Metzger for a Case Study Sunday.

Nick walks us through his property investment journey ... including admitting that this podcast made him a lazy property investor.

So is it ok to be lazy? What does lazy property investment look like? And what could this approach mean for you?

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In this episode, we discuss whether houses near new infrastructure go up in value faster.

This includes whether new motorways, train lines and stadiums impact your house value.

Ultimately first home buyers and property investors can use this information to buy the best house possible.

And we also mention our upcoming webinar '⁠⁠5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?⁠⁠', on Tues 20th August at 7pm. Click the link to register.

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