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. That's whether you're an existing or aspiring property investor, you want to get into your first home, or you're just interested in the property market. Andrew Nicol and Ed McKnight host the podcast. Andrew is the Managing Partner of Opes Partners and a prolific investor himself. Ed is an economist. https://www.opespartners.co.nz/investment/prope ...
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Home is where the heart is, and there’s no question that Kiwis LOVE property. Newstalk ZB’s OneRoof Radio Show is a full-house of property talk, tips and tricks. Leading industry experts join us to discuss and debate the latest in market trends, investments, DIY and much more. Step inside The OneRoof Radio Show and make yourself at home.
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Ed Mcknight: Where can you find your first investment property?
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The average price of a house in Rotorua has risen to $746,000 after the city’s average residential property values increased by 0.4 per cent in three months. With that in mind, where and how should you find your first investment property? Expert Ed Mcknight joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
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"I lost $100k+ in a scam ... I made it back in property" – James Goren [Case Study Sunday] ⎜ Ep. 1746
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In this episode, we are joined by James Goren, a property investor and owner of The Renovation Team. James shares the story of how he started investing in property, his top renovation tips and how he lost over $100k in a scam, but made it all back through property. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Privat…
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1 bedroom vs 2 vs 3 vs 4+ – what goes up in value faster? ⎜ Ep. 1745
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In this episode, we answer the question – "how many bedrooms should my investment property have?" This includes a fair comparison between 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs 4+ bedroom properties using CoreLogic data. You can then use this information, as a property investor, to choose the right investment property for you. For more from Opes Partners: …
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Best and worst renovation ideas to add value to your home ⎜ Ep. 1744
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In this episode, we discuss the best and worst renovation ideas to add value to your home. We discuss adding bedrooms, renovating bathrooms, painting rooms and adding a pool. This is so you can decide the best ways to renovate your investment property. And we also mention the Opes Partners Tenant Tool, click the link to try it out for yourself.…
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How to save money (the easy way) so you can invest ⎜ Ep. 1743
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In this episode, we discuss how you can save money the easy way so you can invest. This includes how to manage lifestyle inflation and where to find extra money. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram …
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In this episode, we discuss the future of house prices. This includes what will happen to house prices in New Zealand over the long term. And whether house prices can keep going up. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland J…
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Best and worst places to buy a house in NZ ⎜ Ep. 1741
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In this episode, we discuss the best and worst places to buy a house and invest in New Zealand. We rank every council area in the country based on the purchase price, rental yield, population and property cycle. We also mention our Best and worst places to invest in NZ (all 67 areas ranked) article on the Opes Partners website. For more from Opes P…
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Confirmed: DTIs coming in – What's really going to change? ⎜ Ep. 1740
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In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending rules – the DTIs. This includes what will happen when they come in, and how it impacts you personally. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram…
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Helen O'Sullivan: Is the housing market back in a slump?
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Property commentators seem to think that housing market is back in a slump - so how long will we be in this slump, and who's to blame? Helen O'Sullivan from Valocity Global joins the Weekend Collective to give her take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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[Live Coaching] Can Amber invest and build a $100k+ passive income? ⎜ Ep. 1739
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In this episode, we have another Case Study Sunday. This time we are joined by Amber for a live coaching session. We run the numbers to see if we can help Amber invest sooner. Then we build her a $100k+ passive income plan through property. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter…
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Avoid these property investment nightmares – LIM reports ⎜ Ep. 1738
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In this episode, we discuss how to avoid these property investment nightmares. We specifically discuss what to look for in a LIM report – and how to make sure that the listing matches the LIM. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and A…
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How many properties can I buy in 10 years? ⎜ Ep. 1737
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In this episode, we discuss how many properties an investor can buy over 10 years. This is based on modelling from the Reserver bank that estimates how big a portfolio someone might be able to build now that the debt to income ratios are coming in. Click the link if you'd like to try out our Investment Ready spreadsheet And we also mention our red …
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Fair dinkum: How to buy an investment property in Australia ⎜ Ep. 1736
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In this episode, we discuss how Kiwis can buy an investment property in Australia. This includes the types of properties people invest in over the ditch. We also discuss the deposit you need and what the banks look for. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter …
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Bonus: What's the best property investing strategy in NZ [Ranked] - Webinar audio
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In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'What's the best property investing strategy in NZ'
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Is Wellington munted? [Public sector job cuts] ⎜ Ep. 1735
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In this episode, we discuss whether the public sector job cuts will ruin the Wellington property market. This includes what is going on in Wellington right now and whether our capital is munted. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auc…
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How to rent your property faster (even in a tough market) ⎜ Ep. 1734
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In this episode, we discuss what property investors can do to rent their properties (even in a tough market). And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register for your free tickets. For more from Opes Partners: …
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The Budget 2024: Are the tax cuts a good idea? ⎜ Ep. 1733
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In this episode, we discuss the Budget 2024. This was Nicola Willis' first budget – we talk about whether it's a hit or a miss. That includes what it means for property investors and who the winners and losers are. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter …
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Debbie Prentice: Will unemployment impact the housing market?
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As unemployment rises, commentators fear that this may be scaring off first-home buyers. Do job prospects affect the buyer markets? Debbie Prentice from The Property Apprentice joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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"I had $100,000 of debt on 11 credit cards" – How Tracy paid it off ⎜ Ep. 1732
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In this episode, we discuss how Tracy Hemingway (the Debt Free Diva) had $100k of debt spread across 11 credit cards. She hustled and took every side gig she could to pay it off. All 11 credit cards are now fully paid off and Tracy is now a property investor. This is one of the best Case Study Sunday's yet. For more from Opes Partners: Sign u…
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How much money you need to be top 10% of Kiwis ⎜ Ep. 1731
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In this episode, we discuss how much wealth the average Kiwi has. This includes how the average wealth goes up with age and what it takes to be in the top 10% of Kiwis. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to regi…
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Reserve Bank chief economist – will property profits continue? ⎜ Ep. 1730
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In this episode, we discuss the thoughts of Paul Conway – the Reserve Bank's chief economist. We play clips from our recent off-air interview with him and share his thoughts on the future of property investment. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25…
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Too excited vs too nervous to invest – How to manage your emotions ⎜ Ep. 1729
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In this episode, we discuss how to manage your emotions and not get too excited, or too nervous to invest. This includes the pros and cons of both and how to make sure you're making the right financial decision. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th…
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How Ed McKnight bought 4 properties in 6 years [Case Study] ⎜ Ep. 1728
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In this episode, we discuss how Ed McKnight invested in 4 properties over 6 years. This includes what he bought and when. He also shares the highs and the lows so you can learn from his mistakes. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland Jun…
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Interest only mortgages: Are they the only way to go? ⎜ Ep. 1727
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In this episode, we discuss interest only mortgages and whether they are the only way to go for an investment property. We clear up the common misperceptions people have with interest only loans and how to use them the right way. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christch…
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[Interest rates] OCR update: What's in the fine print? ⎜ Ep. 1726
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In this episode, we discuss the latest OCR update from the Reserve Bank. They've decided to leave the OCR at 5.5%. But what's hidden in the fine print and the forecasts? Here's what property investors and home owners need to know. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter …
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Ashley Church; What does Budget 2024 mean for first home buyers?
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With the budget being released on Thursday, expert Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to discuss what this means for the housing market - and if it changed anything for potential buyers? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Case Study Sunday – $150k passive income by 56 – How Adalynn and Mark plan to do it ⎜ Ep. 1725
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In this episode, we are joined by Adalynn and Mark for Case Study Sunday. They plan to retire at 56 with a passive income of $150,000. They share how they plan to do it and the properties they're investing in to make it happen. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter …
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How to buy a cheap house in an expensive suburb ⎜ Ep. 1724
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In this episode, we discuss how to buy a cheap house in an expensive suburb. This includes a look at Remuera (in Auckland), which has an average house value of $2.2 million. But some people are buying properties for less than $750,000. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Chri…
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First Home Grant gone – "I'm $10k worse off" ⎜ Ep. 1723
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In this episode, we discuss National's decision to cut the First Home Grant. This was a subsidy geared towards first home buyers. We walk through what it means and who will hurt most. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to r…
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How to flip houses to make money – Tama Singh case study ⎜ Ep. 1722
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In this episode, we are joined by Tama Singh, a Kiwi property flipper. Here, Tama shares his investment journey and how he started flipping properties. He also reveal when and how he became a property flipper. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auck…
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"This podcast made me lazy" – BRRRR vs Build and Hold strategy ⎜ Ep. 1721
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In this episode, we compare the Build and Hold and BRRRR property investing strategies. This includes who each strategy is right for and whether it's ok to be a lazy investor. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register fo…
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Property investor's guide to valuations ⎜ Ep. 1720
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In this episode, we discuss what property investors need to know about valuations. This includes how to talk to a valuer, when to get a valuation and how to use them the right way. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register…
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Property vs Shares – Is there a winner? ⎜ Ep. 1719
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In this episode, we discuss the differences between property and shares as an investment strategy. This includes the pros and cons of both so you can decide which is the best option for you. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok…
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Ed Mcknight: Who stands to miss out from the loss of the First Home Grant?
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The Government has confirmed its plans to scrap the First Home Grant scheme, and instead will create new funding for 1500 new social housing places. Expert Ed Mcknight says the difference is - 6000 people use the first home buyer grant vs only 600 who will access the social housing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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[Must Listen] Single-mum, 32 & almost mortgage-free – What do I do next? ⎜ Ep. 1718
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In this episode, we are joined by Ruby from Queenstown. This is an inspiring case study. At 32 Ruby is a single-mum. She's almost mortgage free and will try (almost) any thing to increase her income to pay off debt. She's started her own business and wants to travel with her son. Now Ruby wants to know what to do next. We give her our honest advice…
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Renting to WINZ tenants – pros and cons ⎜ Ep. #1717
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In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of renting your property to a beneficiary. This includes the perceived risks – and the programmes WINZ has to protect landlords. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register for you…
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Wolfbrook's $8k cash back. Is it as good as it seems? ⎜ Ep. 1716
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In this episode, we discuss Wolfbrook's $8k cash back offer. We dig through the details so that you can find out if it's too good to be true. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register for your free tickets. For more from Opes Pa…
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Rapid fire – How to build a $100k passive income in 2024 ⎜ Ep. 1715
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In this episode, we do a rapid fire where we answer your questions from our most recent webinar. It's all about how to build a passive income through property investment in 2024 And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register for yo…
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What to invest in and when – Martin Hawes ⎜ Ep. 1714
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In this episode, we are once again by Martin Hawes – an author and investment expert. Here, Martin takes us through what you should invest in at each stage of your life. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok
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'The Block' winners share their renovation tricks – The Pearsons ⎜ Ep. 1713
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In this episode, we are joined by the Pearsons. They won the Block back in 2013. Here, they share their top renovation tips and tricks, what they're up to now, and the tricks the TV studios play which means you can't believe everything you see on TV. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in C…
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Revealed: New build vs existing – Which goes up in value faster? ⎜ Ep. 1712
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In this episode, we go through new data from CoreLogic and reveal which goes up in value faster – New Builds or existing properties? We've tried to answer this in the past. But, there hasn't been really good data available. So we paid the money to get the data and answer once and for all – which is better? New Builds or existing properties. For mor…
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Helen O'Sullivan: Is it now or never for first-time buyers?
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Is it now or never for first-time buyers, or are you waiting for the market to change? Helen O'Sullivan from Valocity Global joins the Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on where the market is going and what trends she's seeing in consumer habits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Case Study Sunday – How to build spec homes with Michael Wilson ⎜ Ep. 1711
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In this episode, we are joined by Michael Wilson to discuss his property investment strategy – building spec homes. This is a classic property investment strategy that's not often discussed. Here Michael breaks down how he builds homes and then sells them once they're complete. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Prope…
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Bonus - How to Build $100k Passive Income Plan Through Property - Webinar audio
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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 to Build $100k Passive Income Plan Through Property' and teach you how to build your plan in 52 minutes!
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How to earn more money: Pay rise vs side hustle vs boarder ⎜ Ep. 1710
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In this episode, we discuss different ways to earn more money. This includes a comparison between getting a pay rise, starting a side hustle and getting a boarder. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch June 25th, and Auckland June 26th. Click to register for your free tickets.…
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Martin Hawes – 45 years of investing in 20 minutes ⎜ Ep. 1709
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In this episode, we are joined by Martin Hawes, one of New Zealand's most trusted financial commentators and authors. Here Martin shares the principles he's learned over the last 45 of investing and condenses it all down into just 20 minutes. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram…
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Are Baby Boomers about to kill the property market? ⎜ Ep. 1708
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In this episode, we discuss the demographic changes happening in New Zealand and whether Baby Boomers are about to kill the housing market. This includes what happens if Baby Boomers all downsize at the same time and the impact of immigration. And we also mention our red carpet events for the premiere of The Deal season 2, happening in Christchurch…
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Buy a house with $0 cash – The No Cash Needed method ⎜ Ep. 1707
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In this episode, we discuss the No Cash Needed Method. This is where you can buy a house with $0 of cash. We walk through a case study of where Ed bought a house using this method so you can figure out if you can do it too. And we also mention our Useable Equity calculator Try it out for yourself. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the …
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Our honest advice for getting financial freedom ⎜ Ep. 1706
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In this episode, we discuss our honest advice for achieving financial freedom. This includes how to create a plan, set goals, and find out if you're already on track to hit them. And we also mention our upcoming webinar 'Build your $100K retirement plan in 52 minutes'. It's on Tuesday May 14th at 7pm. Click the link to registe…
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What's a good yield? Updated Figures [2024] ⎜ Ep. 1705
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In this episode, we discuss what a good gross yield is for property investors in 2024. We look at data from TradeMe and OneRoof to figure out what yield property investors are actually getting. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok…
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