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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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Most investors think they need a 30% deposit to buy an investment property. But that's not always true.In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with mortgage adviser Robert Cross to unpack the lending options available to investors with smaller deposits – including how some buyers are getting into investment properties with as little as 10% down. You'll learn:How to buy an investment property with a 10% deposit The non-bank lenders saying YES when the big banks say no The most common reason a bank says NO … and how to get the money anywayThe surprising part? A "no" from one lender doesn't always mean you're out of options. Sometimes it just means you're talking to the wrong bank.And if you want to talk to Robert, or any of the other advisers just reach out to Opes Mortgages for a free meeting.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
House prices are flat. Listings are piling up. Thousands of Kiwis are moving to Australia.So… why would anyone invest in New Zealand property right now?In this episode, Ed and Andrew tackle the 5 biggest arguments against investing in NZ property in 2026. You’ll learn:5 reasons NOT to invest in NZ property in 2026 The counter-argument for each reason ...So that you can make the right call for youGood investment decisions don’t come from hearing only one side. The smartest investors understand both the risks and the opportunities… then decide what makes sense for their own goals and situation.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Thomas and Joanne own 6 properties, 10 tenancies, and a $4 million portfolio – all built while working full-time. In this Case Study Sunday, they share how they built a portfolio centred entirely in Levin, why they've continued buying in the same town for nearly a decade, and what they've learned along the way. You'll learn: How this couple built a $4 million property portfolio What they do with the $250,000 of rental income they get each year Their hardest won property learning... and what you can learn Perhaps the most interesting part? Even with Levin house prices down around 25% from their peak, Thomas and Joanne aren't worried – Their focus has always been on the long game.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Renovating a property can make you a fortune.It can also go spectacularly wrong.In this episode, Ed and Andrew share 4 real renovation horror stories from New Zealand investors.You’ll learn:Renovations gone wrong... and how much they can cost you The $120K bathroom blowout How one investor made $200 grand over Christmas with a Stanley knifeThe common thread? Most renovation disasters don't come from bad luck. They start with small decisions that seem reasonable at the time... until the costs begin to stack up.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Interest rates fall. House prices rise. At least, that’s what everyone says.But if that’s true, why have New Zealand house prices barely moved after the OCR fell from 5.5% to 2.25%?In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the relationship between interest rates and property prices... and explain why the market hasn't behaved the way many expected.You’ll learn:How much do house prices go up when interest rates go down How interest rates impact how much the bank will let you borrow Why have interest rates fell 3% recently, yet house prices have barely movedAnd here's the catch: lower interest rates help, but they're only one piece of the puzzle.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
Two New Zealand banks want to join forces and take on the Aussie giants.In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack Heartland Bank’s proposed $620 million acquisition of TSB – what it means for competition in the banking sector and why some people in Taranaki aren't convinced it's a good idea. You’ll learn:The $620m merger is shaking up NZ banking Will more competition mean lower mortgage interest rates? What it means for you if you’re a TSB or Heartland Bank customerThe real question? Is this the start of a stronger New Zealand-owned competitor in banking... or simply two smaller players combining forces without changing much for everyday borrowers?Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at "What Happens if NZ Super Gets Cancelled?"In this podcast you'll learn:How to figure out what your retirement actually looks likeThe biggest lie people tell you about retirementcreating the 'perfect' retirement planBook a meeting to start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
A tenant demanded more than $10,000 over a missing duvet. Another claimed an oven was poisoning her...In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack some of the wildest Tenancy Tribunal cases they could find.You’ll learn:What happenedWhat the Tribunal decidedThe practical lessons landlords can actually take away from the chaosEvery one of these cases sounds unbelievable… until you realise they all ended up at the Tenancy Tribunal.For 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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