Best Opes Partners Podcasts (2024)

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How we built a $1.5 Million property portfolio by 35 ⎥ Ep. 1886 23:42

1h ago23:42

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The future of interest rates explained (2025 predictions) ⎥ Ep. 1885 12:22

2h ago12:22

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Trump wins – How it impacts NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1884 13:51

5h ago13:51

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Pay off your mortgage early or invest? What's better? ⎥ Ep. 1883 16:23

2h ago16:23

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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From 2,000 to 30,000 people. Is this NZ's fastest growing city? ⎥ Ep. 1882 17:14

3h ago17:14

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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? For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to find a house (the data-driven way) ⎥ Ep. 1881 15:48

16h ago15:48

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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New tool: Should I fix my mortgage rate for 1, 2 or 5 years? ⎥ Ep. 1880 11:38

3d ago11:38

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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?" For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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"I worked in property for 17 years, here's what I learned" ⎥ Ep. 1879 20:42

43m ago20:42

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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. Try our new web app ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to sign up. For mor…

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Will cutting red tape REALLY save you money? ⎥ Ep. 1878 17:15

38m ago17:15

17:15

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to still buy property when you lose your job ⎥ Ep. 1877 14:45

2d ago14:45

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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. Try our new web app ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the l…

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How to get money to develop properties ⎥ Ep. 1876 15:35

7d ago15:35

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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 fr…

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Postcode prejudice – it could cost you $100,000+ ⎥ Ep. 1875 14:12

18h ago14:12

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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. Try our new web app ⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to build your Property Panel – your panel of property advisers ⎥ Ep. 1874 14:11

2d ago14:11

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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. Try our new web app ⁠⁠⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠⁠⁠, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Will the Government Create Housing Over Supply in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1873 13:05

3d ago13:05

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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. T…

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"I bought my first home at 23. Now I'm a property investor" ⎥ Ep. 1872 17:52

6d ago17:52

17:52

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to buy property through the share market – REITs review ⎥ Ep. 1871 10:37

11d ago10:37

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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?" For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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7 ways to legally pay less tax (for property investors) ⎥ Ep. 1870 13:21

6d ago13:21

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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). Try our new web app ⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠, click the link to sign up. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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These 3 secret changes let you borrow more money for a house ⎥ Ep. 1869 12:33

7d ago12:33

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Commercial vs residential property – what makes more money in 2025? ⎥ Ep. 1868 21:01

8d ago21:01

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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…

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What houses can you buy for under $500K in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1867 12:02

20d ago12:02

12:02

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. F…

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I discovered the hidden truth about rental supply and demand ⎥ Ep. 1866 18:17

21d ago18:17

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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I started developing properties at 13-years old – here's how ⎥ Ep. 1865 16:15

22d ago16:15

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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 …

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Revealed: What renters really want (what they search for online) ⎥ Ep. 1864 17:31

23d ago17:31

17:31

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Flooding in Dunedin: What landlords need to know ⎥ Ep. 1863 10:26

24d ago10:26

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Inflation hits 2.2% – what does it mean for interest rates? ⎥ Ep. 1862 11:13

25d ago11:13

11:13

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 …

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Where should I invest in NZ? [2024] 1:26:22

26d ago1:26:22

1:26:22

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 …

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Furnished vs unfurnished properties – What makes investors more money? ⎥ Ep. 1861 11:22

26d ago11:22

11:22

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Make $200k from a granny flat? How much will a minor dwelling increase my property's value? ⎥ Ep. 1860 11:34

27d ago11:34

11:34

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. For more from Opes Partne…

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Capital Gains Tax in NZ? - The arguments for and against ⎥ Ep. 1859 15:12

28d ago15:12

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How I bought 12 houses in 3 years ... as a full time property flipper ⎥ Ep. 1858 15:07

29d ago15:07

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Philip Polkinghorne's property: can he sell it and can you get it cheap? ⎥ Ep. 1857 11:48

30d ago11:48

11:48

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 t…

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OCR Slashed: What it means for interest rates ⎥ Ep. 1856 11:44

1M ago11:44

11:44

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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3 clever negotiation tactics when buy a property ⎥ Ep. 1855 12:57

1M ago12:57

12:57

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Cross-lease to freehold conversions – how much money can I make? ⎥ Ep. 1854 15:11

1M ago15:11

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

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How long do the good times & bad times last? Tony Alexander ⎥ Ep. 1853 22:04

1M ago22:04

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up …

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What's the next Covid? – Tony Alexander ⎥ Ep. 1852 21:02

1M ago21:02

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

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"I bought my first home at 23 ... Here's how I did it" [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1851 15:51

1M ago15:51

15:51

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Tony Alexander: What's happening in the property market? ⎥ Ep. 1850 17:36

1M ago17:36

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

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How much money you should have by age (net worth + income) ⎥ Ep. 1849 13:29

1M ago13:29

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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…

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Why is house insurance 30% more expensive?! ⎥ Ep. 1848 12:22

1M ago12:22

12:22

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+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, clic…

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What's the minimum insurance I can get away with an investor? ⎥ Ep. 1847 16:18

1M ago16:18

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Should I break my interest rate to get a cheaper rate? [Break fees] ⎥ Ep. 1846 11:17

1M ago11:17

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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What's a good cashflow for an investment property in 2024? ⎥ Ep. 1845 13:13

1M ago13:13

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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, …

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"I got cancer at 32 ... and beat it. Now we're mortgage free" [Case Study Sunday] ⎥ Ep. 1844 27:13

1M ago27:13

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to find the best places to buy a house (free data) ⎥ Ep. 1843 14:02

1M ago14:02

14:02

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

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How much money can I make investing in property? ⎥ Ep. 1842 10:07

1M ago10:07

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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NZ property market update – Are property prices up? ⎥ Ep. 1841 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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[Review] Housies: $100 to buy a piece of property. Truth or scam? ⎥ Ep. 1840 12:50

2M ago12:50

12:50

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+⁠⁠⁠⁠, …

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How to diversify your property portfolio (the right way) ⎥ Ep. 1839 14:55

2M ago14:55

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

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5 steps to spot a dodgy developer: here’s what to do ⎥ Ep. 1838 14:03

2M ago14:03

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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. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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