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The internet says townhouse walls are paper-thin ... that you'll hear your neighbours snore, argue, and blast music all night. So we took two decibel meters and two speakers into a brand-new townhouse ... and put it to the test.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run a real-world sound test. You'll learn:
Whether you really can hear your neighbours through a townhouse wall
What the soundproofing rules actually require
What the decibel meters revealed at every level, from quiet chat to loud music
The verdict? Don't judge a townhouse by the comments section. The walls are a lot quieter than you think.
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TikTok - A listener wants to buy a bare section and build a rental from the ground up. So, where do you start... and is it actually worth it?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the whole journey, from buying the dirt to getting the keys.
You'll learn:
The 4 ways you can actually get a house built
Why does bare land need a 50% deposit? (and how to make it 20%)
How long land-to-keys really takes, and what it costs while you wait
The biggest trap? Falling in love with $20k of plans before you know what the build will cost.
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TikTok - Take a look at New Zealand's Rich List. One word keeps coming up: property.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack how five of New Zealand's wealthiest property families built their fortunes ... and, more importantly, the investing habits everyday Kiwis can learn from them.
You'll learn:
Why the rich are buying up NZ property
How the country's biggest property fortunes were actually created
The investing habits you can copy, even if you don't plan on hitting the Rich List
The lesson here is clear: They didn't build their wealth overnight. They built it over decades by buying well, holding for the long term, and letting time do the heavy lifting.
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TikTok - They signed the paperwork on a property. The next day, the 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck. So how did that one deal – and the decade that followed – shape their path to early retirement?
In this Case Study Sunday, Ross and Cheryl share how they built a six-property portfolio through some of Christchurch's hardest years.
You'll learn:
How a well-timed sale in South Africa funded their very first Kiwi deposit
The surprising move they made with their EQC payout
The plan to retire by the end of 2027
The lesson? A portfolio isn't built in the good times. It's built by holding on through the bad ones.
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TikTok - 1 in 4 new builds fail their first inspection. Here's why that's actually not bad news.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Jeff Fahrensohn – Auckland Council's former inspections manager, now independent – for an honest look inside the build.
You'll learn:
The defects building inspectors find most often in new builds
The questions investors don't even think to ask
The documents smart investors demand
The biggest takeaway? Most new builds are good. You just need to know what to check.
As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to Fahrensohn Building Consultants website
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About The Property Academy Podcast
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.
It's hosted by Ed and Andrew from Opes Partners.
Ok, now for the legal bit. The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.
So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong. Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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