Best Opes Partners Podcasts (2024)

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BNZ scraps higher interest rate for first home buyers ⎥ Ep. 1818 9:28

1h ago9:28

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How long do I need to own my property to make money? ⎥ Ep. 1817 11:59

2h ago11:59

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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 prope…

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Paying down debt vs investing – what's better? [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1816 18:22

5h ago18:22

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How many investment properties can I buy in 15 years? ⎥ Ep. 1815 12:53

18m ago12:53

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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 w…

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Interest rate fight: Which bank is the king of cuts? ⎥ Ep. 1814 10:11

1h ago10:11

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for…

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6 months vs 1 year: How long should I fix my interest rate for? ⎥ Ep. 1813 12:58

5h ago12:58

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Retention cash: How to get free money from your bank ⎥ Ep. 1812 8:08

2h ago8:08

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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What tenants really want – Consumer NZ research revealed ⎥ Ep. 1811 15:34

1h ago15:34

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Priv…

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How fast will house prices go up? [2024 and beyond] ⎥ Ep. 1810 15:02

31m ago15:02

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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"I bought 4 houses in 1 year. Here's how" – [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1809 20:59

1h ago20:59

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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What makes more money? Bedroom vs bathroom renovation ⎥ Ep. 1808 11:28

16m ago11:28

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly P…

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How to make cheeky offers on properties to get a good price ⎥ Ep. 1807 14:33

1h ago14:33

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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 For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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OCR down – interest rates slashed. How low will they go? ⎥ Ep. 1806 15:43

2h ago15:43

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Bonus: 5 houses in 5 years - How many houses can I actually buy before I retire? - Webinar audio 1:24:35

1h ago1:24:35

1:24:35

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?'. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Private school vs invest in property – what's right for me? ⎥ Ep. 1805 13:46

6d ago13:46

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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. For more from Opes Partners…

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Sudden money – What NOT to do when you suddenly get money ⎥ Ep. 1804 15:35

3h ago15:35

15:35

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 '⁠⁠…

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Where to buy a house under $500k – the places with the highest chance ⎥ Ep. 1803 13:01

44m ago13:01

13:01

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 2…

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"I started with cows then moved to property" – Leighton Roberts [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1802 14:25

4d ago14:25

14:25

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for th…

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Did the shorter Bright Line = more listings? ⎥ Ep. 1801 10:40

1h ago10:40

10:40

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…

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Top 1% of NZers – What it takes to get to the top 1% ⎥ Ep. 1800 14:50

5h ago14:50

14:50

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. …

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A Māori approach to property investing ⎥ Ep. 1799 18:13

3h ago18:13

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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 …

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Reverse mortgages – What's good and what's bad? ⎥ 1798 16:06

8d ago16:06

16:06

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…

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"Find me a tenant. Fast" – How WINZ can help ⎥ Ep. 1797 19:30

1d ago19:30

19:30

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 abou…

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"1% drop in interest rates = 10% rise in house prices" ⎥ Ep. 1796 12:35

17d ago12:35

12:35

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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"Your podcast made me lazy" – Is it ok to be a lazy property investor? [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1795 19:11

12d ago19:11

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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? For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Do houses near new motorways go up in value faster? ⎥ Ep. 1794 13:14

25d ago13:14

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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:…

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Don't do it! – 7 signs you should NOT invest in property ⎥ Ep. 1793 11:58

26d ago11:58

11:58

In this episode, we discuss the 7 signs that you should not invest in property. 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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the wee…

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‘How to upset a good tenant’: Avoid these property manager pitfalls ⎥ Ep. 1792 12:06

6d ago12:06

12:06

In this episode, we discuss the property manager pit falls to avoid. This includes how to make sure you look after good tenants ... so that they don't feel like you're being intrusive. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Du Val in receivership after police raid – What went wrong? ⎥ Ep. 1791 15:01

7d ago15:01

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In this episode, we discuss the latest news around Du Val and Kenyon Clarke. We go past the headlines to understand what's happening, whether Du Val will close and what it means for their customers. 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 …

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The 'No Mortgage Mindset' – Get your attitude right to pay your mortgage off faster ⎥ Ep. 1790 11:42

8d ago11:42

11:42

In this episode, we discuss how to get into the 'No Mortgage Mindset'. This is the mindset you need to get into if you actually want to pay your mortgage off faster. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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3 new changes = easier to get a mortgage ⎥ Ep. 1789 11:20

25d ago11:20

11:20

In this episode, we discuss 3 changes that are making it easier for Kiwis to get a mortgage. This is welcome news to both first home buyers and property investors. It means that some people can borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars more to get into the property market. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign u…

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[Live Coaching] "Flipping vs buy and hold. What do we do next?" – Case Study Sunday ⎥ Ep. 1788 20:00

26d ago20:00

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In this episode, we are joined by Mark to discuss his property portfolio. He and his wife own their own home. But they feel hamstrung by their mortgage and their home. Mark wanted to know whether he should sell his house and start flipping properties. We walk through the numbers so he can make the right decision for him. For more from Opes Partners…

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Challenge: How passive can I make my property portfolio? ⎥ Ep. 1787 13:54

11d ago13:54

13:54

In this episode, we discuss how passive you can make your property portfolio. This includes a breakdown of what you can automate and how many hours that would save you. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Property and the Ex – Confessions from a divorce coach ⎥ Ep. 1786 20:48

12d ago20:48

20:48

In this episode, we are joined by Bridgette Jackson to discuss what happens to property when you get divorced. Bridgette is a certified divorce coach and talks us through what property investors need to know when they split. And if you want to learn more about Equal Exes and Equilibrium click here For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Revealed: 21% rates rise in this council. The areas that get hit hardest ⎥ Ep. 1785 10:37

13d ago10:37

10:37

In this episode, we discuss where rates are increasing most in New Zealand. This includes how fast rates are going up, and how to deal with those higher rates as a property investor. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Best ways to invest $100k, $200k & $500k ⎥ Ep. 1784 14:34

14d ago14:34

14:34

In this episode, we discuss the best ways to invest $100k, $200k and $500k. We look at the best ways to use your money depending on how much you have. This should give you a few ideas about how you might grow your money. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes P…

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Your questions answered: How to pay off your mortgage fast ⎥ Ep. 1783 11:19

15d ago11:19

11:19

In this episode, we answer the main questions asked at our recent webinar, all about how to pay off your mortgage in 5-7 years. This includes a look at how mortgages work, and how to invest in property (the right way). For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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5 unethical real estate agent sales tactics ⎥ Ep. 1782 14:43

16d ago14:43

14:43

In this episode, we discuss how you can avoid these 5 unethical real estate agent sales tactics. This includes underquoting the price, trying to sell properties exclusive of GST (in an unethical way), and over promising and under-delivering. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property…

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"I wanted to become a millionaire. And I did" – Sharon Cullwick [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1781 17:43

1M ago17:43

17:43

In this episode, we are joined for Case Study Sunday by Sharon Cullwick. Sharon has been involved in the property investor associations for the last 20+ years. She is the president of the Hawke's Bay Property Investors Association. On this episode she shares her story about how she started investing in property and what she's doing now. For more fr…

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4 ways to save money on your insurance ⎥ Ep. 1780 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

In this episode, we discuss 4 ways you can save money on your insurance. This includes changing your excess, cancelling certain policies, reducing your cover and reducing your payment term. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to pay off your mortgage in 7-10 years ⎥ Ep. 1779 12:14

1M ago12:14

12:14

In this episode, we discuss how to pay off your mortgage in 7-10 years. This summarises all of the best ideas from our most recent webinar, all in 15 minutes. This is useful for both homebuyers and property investors. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners…

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Interest rates slashed – how low will they go? ⎥ Ep. 1778 11:09

1M ago11:09

11:09

In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about falling interest rates. All the major banks have cut their 1-year interest rates. Today they are advertising under 7% and discounting as low as 6.59%. We let you know what you need to know, and give our interest rate predictions and forecasts. Then we let you know how low they m…

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"Here's how I forecast the property market" – with Gareth Kiernan ⎜ Ep. 1777 20:50

1M ago20:50

20:50

In this episode, we are joined by Gareth Kiernan from Infometrics. He talks us through how he forecasts the property market and how property investors should interpret and use economist's predictions. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Can you negotiate real estate commissions? The discounts you can get ⎜ Ep. 1776 15:53

1M ago15:53

15:53

In this episode, we discuss whether you can negotiate a real estate agent's commission. We discuss how many people ask for a discount, the reaction you'll get, and how much you can save. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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[New] How to time the property market ⎜ Ep. 1775 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

In this episode, we discuss how you can time the property market with our new Property Clock. We've created a new interactive version so you can see which property markets in NZ are booming, and which are going backwards. We also mention our new Property Clock which you can try out by clicking here: main regions all regions For more from Opes Partn…

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"I don't know what to do next?" – Josie [Case Study Sunday] ⎜ Ep. 1774 17:45

1M ago17:45

17:45

In this episode, we are joined by Josie Cederman to talk about her next steps in property investment. Josie walks us through how many properties she owns, what she'd done in property and her ideas about what she could do next. After walking through multiple scenarios, Josie decides her next steps.

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How much more money can I make if I become self-employed? ⎜ Ep. 1773 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

In this episode, we discuss how much more money you can make if you become self-employed and quit your job. We give examples of people who have quit their jobs to become contractors and also those who have started their own businesses. We also tell you what NOT to do when you decide to go our on your own. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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"Why can't we be friends?" – Dishing the dirt on the property industry ⎜ Ep. 1772 13:36

2M ago13:36

13:36

In this episode, we dish the dirt on the property investment industry. We talk about times when investors have double-crossed each other and why you see some companies ripping into each other online. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Lower inflation = lower interest rates? What's coming ⎜ Ep. 1771 10:55

2M ago10:55

10:55

In this episode, we discuss the latest OCR announcement and Westpac's lower interest rates. We discuss the swap rates and a few predictions for where interest rates are going. We also mention the new season of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Deal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to watch. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up …

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Bonus: How to pay off your mortgage in 5-7 years - Webinar audio 1:23:31

2M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'How to pay off your mortgage in 5-7 years'. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagr…

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