
The 6 Worst Places to Buy in NZ for 2026 (The Data Is Brutal)⎥Ep. 2307
04/1/2026 | 15 mins.
Everyone wants to know the best places to buy ... but what about the worst?In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the 6 worst areas to invest in 2026, using brand-new national data to show which towns are overvalued, under-growing, and most likely to trap investors.You’ll learn:The top 6 worst places to buy property in 2026What makes a property market truly “bad” How even high-growth towns can be terrible investments once the numbers are revealedThis episode gives you a data-driven roadmap to avoid the country’s weakest markets and make smarter, safer decisions in 2026.Also in this episode we mention our Area Analyser tool, check it out for yourself.And if you want to book a free Wealth Plan session with one of our financial advisers, click the link.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok

Case Study: The Mini-Retirements Wealth Strategy No One Talks About⎥Ep. 2306
03/1/2026 | 19 mins.
What happens when two divorced parents meet, blend families, renovate their way through Auckland – and accidentally become property flippers?In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew sit down with Ryan and Candice to unpack how they turned life upheaval, multiple moves, and a talent for renovations into mini-retirements, capital gains, and a whole new career direction.You’ll learn:How they became “unintentional flippers” The lessons from multiple renos, including timing the market, selling privately, and spotting potential others missHow mini-retirements, overseas travel, and a $100k family adventure reshaped their finances and their futureThis episode demonstrates how property, when combined with courage and creativity, can transform life’s most challenging chapters into powerful financial momentum.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok

How to Buy a High-Cashflow Investment Property (Step-By-Step)⎥Ep. 2305
02/1/2026 | 18 mins.
Most Kiwis buy property for capital growth, but what if your goal is cashflow right now?In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk you through the exact 8-step process to find, analyse, and buy an investment property that puts money in your pocket each week.You’ll learn:How to identify true cashflow properties (and the signs to look for)The eight steps to find, compare, and test high-yield dealsHow to know exactly how much cash your property could make per weekThis episode provides a practical roadmap to buy with confidence, not guesswork, for cashflow.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok

The Truth About High House Prices & Who's Really to Blame⎥Ep. 2304
01/1/2026 | 13 mins.
Do property investors really make housing unaffordable for first home buyers ... or is that just an easy story people tell?In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into 20 years of buyer data, Treasury research, and international studies to reveal what actually drives house prices … and whether investors are really to blame.You’ll learn:Whether investors genuinely push up house pricesIf investors crowd out first home buyers What would actually happen if property investors disappeared tomorrowThis episode provides a clear, evidence-based view of how the housing market actually works, without scapegoating or finger-pointing.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok

The Wake-Up Call: How Many Paydays You Really Have Left⎥Ep. 2303
01/1/2026 | 12 mins.
Happy New Year! Most of us think we’ve got decades to sort out our retirement … but what if you measured your future in paydays instead of years?In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal why your remaining paychecks might be far fewer than you realise – and what that means for your financial freedom.You’ll learn:How many paydays do you actually have left before retirementThe simple formula to calculate your own number in secondsThe tool that shows whether your current plan will get you financially freeThis episode gives you a clear New Year wake-up call: your time is finite, and every payday is a chance to make a better financial decision.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok



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