The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how long we will live, and when we'll die. This is based on numbers from Stats NZ that estimate how long we'll live and what it means for our retirement. And we mention you can figure the numbers out for yourself using our 'How long will I live' spreadsheet. Click here to download your own copy to try. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we have another Case Study Sunday. Today we are joined by Livii, a property investor from Wanaka. Livii shares her story, starting with the time she built a dual-income property. It continues on to a time where her financial adviser pulled a fast one – and misled her. She shares her tips for how you can avoid shady advisers to and how to grow your wealth. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss how to manage your money mindset across your lifetime. This includes the mindset you should have in your 20s vs your 30s, your 40s and your 50+. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the 4 things you need to think about as a Kiwi property investor if you're moving overseas. This includes what to think about when it comes to tax, managing your properties and sorting your mortgage. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we compare the top 3 best accounting systems and software for property investors. This includes comparing Xero with Excel vs Hnry. Ultimately, you can use this to choose the best accounting system for you and your portfolio. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the house that sold for just a single dollar. This includes a discussion of $1 reserve auctions and whether they really work. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss a case study of whether this couple should pay down debt or invest. We dig through their numbers, consider their goals and share what their potential options are. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss whether properties with more land get more capital growth and go up in value faster. This is based on a new data from CoreLogic and provided to the podcast. It shows that properties with more land don't go up in value much faster than properties with less land. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we are joined by Tamati and Liana to talk about their property investment journey. They share how they 2.5x their incomes by moving to Australia. They share how they did, what properties they're investing in and what they're doing for their future. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the big changes that are happening in the property market. This includes tax changes, tenancy law changes, lending changes. All up, we reckon there's about 6 years of changes coming in the next 6 months. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the differences between buyers and sellers markets. This includes how to tell whether it is currently a buyers or a sellers market. You'll also learn what emotions you'll need to overcome to make the most of each type of market. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the latest inflation data. Inflation has fallen to 4%. That's good. but domestic inflation is still high. What does it mean for your interest rates and mortgage? Join Ed and Andrew to find out. 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 register. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the differences between buying a property vs investing in property. We share how – as a property investor – you need to look at properties in a very different way than if you were buying them to live in. We give you the tools so you can see whether you are looking to buy a property or invest in property. For more from Opes Partners ⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss buying and selling properties off-market. This includes the pros and cons for both sellers and buyers. This is to give you a good sense of whether using an off-market strategy could be the right fit for you. For more from Opes Partners ⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we discuss the property clock. This is a classic model investors use to understand the property cycles and what might happen next in the market. We walk you through a standard cycle around the property clock along with what you can expect at each stage. For more from Opes Partners ⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Presswood for another Case Study Sunday. Hannah shares the story of how she started investing in property ... how she has grown her portfolio. And most importantly, she shares how she's now on track to build a $50k passive income over the next 7 years. For more from Opes Partners ⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode, we compare interest rates and house prices. We specifically look at the numbers to see whether you should wait for interest rates to come down before you invest in property. We know that interest rates will likely come down. But when that happens, house prices will probably go up. So what's better? Waiting or buying now? For more from Opes Partners ⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok Want to become a successful property investor? The 'Ultimate NZ Property Investor Bundle' has everything you need, featuring spreadsheets, ebooks, an audiobook, and exclusive software.

In this episode, we discuss the Right Rent system. This comes from Ed and Andrew's book – Wealth Plan. It includes the exact process that you can use to set the right rent for your property every single time. For more from Opes Partners Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok Rental yield Want to know what your investment property could earn? Use our rental yield calculator to forecast your property's potential income.

In this episode, we discuss the government's most recent change to the tenancy laws. This includes details about the policy of pet bonds. Soon, property investors will be able to charge an extra 2 weeks' worth of rent to their tenants. But how does it work and what other changes are coming? That's what you'll learn in the show. Free weekly newsletter Want exclusive insights into the NZ property market? Join Andrew Nicol's private property community with the other 30,000 people. Delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Rental yield Want to know what your investment property could earn? Use our rental yield calculator to forecast your property's potential income.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'New Tax Rules For Kiwi Property Investors [2024]'.