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- There's an old investor line: buy where McDonald's and the supermarkets go, because they've done the homework for you. But do house prices actually follow the big chains ... or is it the other way round?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew put the theory to the test, with answers straight from big chains.
You'll learn:
How much research do the big chains really do before they build
Whether a new store drives prices or just follows the growth that's already coming
What the overseas studies actually say about living near a supermarket
A new supermarket feels like a green light. But it might be confirming the growth, not creating it.
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TikTok - A 25-year-old and a 65-year-old shouldn't buy the same property. But some Kiwis never change their strategy as they get older. So what should you actually be buying at each stage of life?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the right property play for every decade, from your 20s to your 70s.
You'll learn:
Why your age and time horizon should shape what you buy
The shift from chasing growth to chasing cashflow, and when to make it
The decade where lifestyle creep quietly costs you the most
These are guides, not rules ... but knowing your stage could change your very next purchase.
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TikTok - Being in debt isn't just a maths problem. It's an emotional one. So if the balances feel overwhelming, where do you actually start?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack why debt is more emotional than logical, and the simple steps that actually get you out.
You'll learn:
Why shame keeps so many people stuck, and how to break it
Snowball vs avalanche, and which one does the research say to start with
Where to find the best debt help in New Zealand, for free
You can't fix a number you refuse to look at. Facing it is the hardest step ... and the one that changes everything.
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TikTok - Ronald Read pumped petrol and swept floors in small-town Vermont. He drove an old car and held his coat together with a safety pin. Nobody had a clue that when he died, he'd leave behind about US$8 million. So how would you do the same on an average Kiwi salary?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew map out exactly how they'd invest on a typical household income.
You'll learn:
How to face the truth about your money
The automatic system that decides where every dollar goes
How to invest across both shares and property, even on an average wage
You don't need a big income to build real wealth. You need a plan ... and the discipline to actually start.
And you can download your copy of the Opes Money On A Page spreadsheet here.
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TikTok - Kerry started back in 2006 with a $6,000 deposit pulled from a credit card. Today, he's aiming for 100 tenancies. So how do you scale that far ... and still keep it a lifestyle?
In this Case Study Sunday revisit, Kerry catches us up on his boarding houses, his latest projects, and the lifestyle it's all built to fund.
You'll learn:
How this investor turned an abandoned doer-upper into a fully rented 9-bedroom place
Why it took him 10 years to buy one house
How he plans to get 100 sets of tenants
For Kerry, the goal was never just more properties. It was the freedom they buy. Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email ed@opespartners.co.nz
Listen to the previous Case Study that Kerry joined us on from 2024 here
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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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