How to stop bleeding cashflow on your properties [Case Study]⎥Ep. 2042
In this episode, we discuss how to stop the cashflow bleeding on your investment properties — and what to do if you think you’ve made a mistake.You’ll hear:The #1 thing to do if your investment is underperforming•How to tell if it’s time to pivot your strategy or hold the courseA real-life case study of an investor who is trying to turn things around.If you’re feeling the financial pinch, this episode is your guide to making smarter, more profitable decisions.You'll also hear when it's time to talk to a financial adviser in NZ.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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How Trump's tariffs could LOWER your mortgage rates⎥Ep. 2041
In this episode, we discuss how Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could actually lead to lower mortgage interest rates here in New Zealand.You’ll learn:Why tariffs usually hurt the economy — and the case for why these ones might not be all badHow global events like this flow through to NZ interest ratesAnd how Ed personally lost $6,500 in just 30 days (and what you can learn from it)It’s a mix of economics, politics, and real-life investing — and it might just change how you think about the next US election.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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"I saved $100,000 by 21 and bought my FIRST HOME" [Must Listen]⎥Ep. 2040
In this episode, we discuss how one young Kiwi (Phoebe) saved over $100,000 by the age of 21 and bought her first home while earning just $65,000 a year. You’ll hear:How she hustled on the side to grow her deposit faster•The steps she took to buy her first home at just 21What she’s doing now to crush her mortgage and get ahead even fasterIf you’re wondering whether getting on the property ladder is still possible while you’re young — this episode will show you how it’s done.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
In this episode, we discuss New Zealand’s massive insurance problem — and how it could leave homeowners seriously out of pocket when disaster strikes.You’ll hear the shocking story of one Kiwi who was left $350,000 short after their insurance payout didn’t cover the full rebuild cost — plus:What’s behind NZ’s $184 billion underinsurance crisis•Why many policies don’t pay out what you think they willAnd how to make sure you’re properly covered if your house ever burns downIf you own property, you need to hear this — because your biggest asset might not be as protected as you think. For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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Inside the shocking true stories of abandoned properties⎥Ep. 2038
In this episode, we discuss the shocking reality of what happens when tenants disappear without warning — and the nightmare some landlords are left to clean up.We share real-life stories of properties abandoned mid-tenancy, and walk you through:What to do when your tenant vanishes•How to legally take back control of your propertyAnd how to protect yourself from being left with a mess (or a massive bill)If you’re a property investor, this is your essential guide to dealing with one of the worst-case scenarios — and making sure it doesn’t happen to you.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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
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