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- Most buyers fall in love with a house before they notice the warning signs. But some of the biggest red flags take about a minute to spot.
So, what should you look for the moment you walk in?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down the 7 signs you're looking at a bad house.
You'll learn:
How to spot a bad house in 60 seconds
The 7 signs you're looking at a bad house
The single biggest red flag in New Zealand property
Sometimes you don't need to be a builder to spot a dud. You just need to know where to look.
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TikTok - Jackie didn't invest to get rich. She started out of a deep-seated fear of poverty, after a childhood that ran through 10 schools in four countries. So, how did that fear turn into a 10-property portfolio and NZ Landlord of the Year?
In this Case Study Sunday, Jackie shares how she went from being too poor to heat her flat at uni to a place of security.
You'll learn:
The strategies she used to build 10 properties
Why she "future-proofs" every home for climate change
What she did to win NZ Landlord of the Year
For Jackie, property was never about getting rich. It was about the things other people take for granted... like being there for her child after school.
Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email ed@opespartners.co.nz
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TikTok - We plan for the fun years of retirement. But the costs that really catch people out come later ... and they can run into six figures. So, what does growing old in New Zealand actually cost?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew price up the late-life expenses most people underestimate.
You'll learn:
The 4 hidden costs that can quietly eat your income in retirement
How much residential care runs, and when the government finally steps in
What you can do now … to get ahead of the crippling costs
This isn't about scaring you. It's about building enough wealth that these costs never force you to sell the house.
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TikTok - Shares, property, gold or term deposits ... over the last 30 years, which one actually made you the most money?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew rank the best- and worst-performing asset classes over 10-, 20-, and 30-year periods. You'll learn:
Which asset class came out on top ... and how close property really was
The currency trick that quietly inflated Kiwi share returns
Why the "best" return depends on whether you value growth or consistency
The highest returns came with the wildest rides. Which one wins depends on what you're really after.
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TikTok - One commentator says the New Zealand housing game is over. A listener asked us to put that claim to the test. So, is the great Kiwi property bet really finished ... or just paused?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew stage a five-round debate.
You'll learn:
Is the NZ housing game over?
5 strongest arguments for why the game is up
5 arguments for why it’s just getting started again
One side bets on 50 years of history. The other says this time is different. You decide who wins.
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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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