The Property Academy Podcast

The Property Academy Podcast

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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. 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/property-investment Legal Stuff: https://www.opespartners.co.nz/disclaimer-youtube-podcast-webinar

10 minutes 20 seconds

Do Pre-Auction offers actually work? ⎥ Ep. 1891
In this episode, we discuss whether pre-auction offers actually work.

Whether they can help you get a lower price for the property you want ... or whether they'll help you get the edge at the auction.

Ultimately, landlords can use this information to figure out if they want to make a pre-auction offer ... or whether it's better to wait for auction day.

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14 November 2024, 3:00 pm
13 minutes 6 seconds

DO NOT bid at auction until you've done these 5 things ⎥ Ep. 1890
In this episode, we discuss how much it costs (and the process) to prepare for an auction.

Ed shares the actual costs and process he's gone through to prepare to go to auction.

This is so property investors, landlords and first home buyers know what it takes to get auction-ready.

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13 November 2024, 3:00 pm
1 hour 29 minutes

House prices and interest rate predictions for 2025
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'House prices and interest rate predictions for 2025'.

Join Ed and Andrew as they look at what they got right and wrong with their 2024 predictions, and what they are saying for 2025.

Also we show the upcoming improvements to ⁠Opes+⁠ web app in 2025.

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12 November 2024, 9:28 pm
12 minutes 51 seconds

Economist explains: 7 reasons now is the right time to buy a house ⎥ Ep. 1889
In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why Ed is looking for his first home right now.

This includes why he made the decision to pull that purchase forward, buying in late 2024 / early 2025.

Ultimately, property investors and first home buyers can use this information to decide whether now is also the right time for them to take the leap.

For more from Opes Partners:
12 November 2024, 3:00 pm
15 minutes 47 seconds

What to ask at Open Homes (to get the best price) ⎥ Ep. 1888
In this episode, we discuss the top questions you should ask at open homes to get the best price.

This includes how to get the agent to give you a number (price) that you can negotiate from, and how find out how motivated the seller is.

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11 November 2024, 3:00 pm
14 minutes 26 seconds

When will New Zealand's Pension System collapse? ⎥ Ep. 1887
In this episode, we discuss when New Zealand's pension system could collapse.

We question whether the NZ Super is sustainable ... including a few stats that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

All this is so property investors (and all Kiwis) can decide how much to rely on the NZ pension.

For more from Opes Partners:
10 November 2024, 3:00 pm
23 minutes 42 seconds

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

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9 November 2024, 3:00 pm
12 minutes 22 seconds

The future of interest rates explained (2025 predictions) ⎥ Ep. 1885
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:
8 November 2024, 3:00 pm
13 minutes 51 seconds

Trump wins – How it impacts NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1884
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:
7 November 2024, 3:00 pm
16 minutes 23 seconds

Pay off your mortgage early or invest? What's better? ⎥ Ep. 1883
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:
6 November 2024, 3:00 pm
17 minutes 14 seconds

From 2,000 to 30,000 people. Is this NZ's fastest growing city? ⎥ Ep. 1882
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:
5 November 2024, 3:00 pm
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