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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. 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 financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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- 2 days ago15 min
Never Say These 5 Sentences To A Real Estate Agent
The 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
- 3 days ago18 min
Average Net Worth By Age (NZ) – Are You Behind?
Am 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
- 4 days ago17 min
NZ's 6 Biggest Infrastructure Projects – What They Do To House Prices
A 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 days ago14 min
5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest
One 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
- 6 days ago12 min
Why NZ's Cheapest Towns Are Getting Less Affordable
House 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
- 1 weeks ago21 min
How Much You ACTUALLY Need To Retire In 2026 [New Tool]
Most 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
- 1 weeks ago20 min
From 0 To 30 Properties In 17 Years – How This Kiwi Accountant Did It
Most 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 ed@opespartners.co.nzFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
- 1 weeks ago15 min
"I Want My Wife To Retire When I Do" – How To Set Money Goals That Actually Work
We'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
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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. 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 financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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