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- Every downturn brings the same claim: the old rules don't apply, and the market has permanently changed. So how do you tell a normal cycle from a genuine structural shift?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew tackle a listener's question about whether NZ property is broken... or just in a deep part of the cycle.
You'll learn:
The difference between a cyclical downturn and a permanent, structural change
What 800 years of financial-crisis data says about "this time is different"
Three simple tests to judge whether a market has really shifted
Markets always feel permanently broken at the bottom. Whether this one truly is... that's the question worth testing.
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TikTok - With the election on 7 November, plenty of Kiwis are wondering whether to hold off on buying or selling. So does an election actually move the housing market, and who does it affect?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data on what really happens to prices, sales, and listings around an election.
You'll learn:
Whether elections actually change house prices
Why sales dip before an election, and what that means for buyers
How big of an impact heading to the polls really makes
The election barely moves prices. But for buyers, that quiet window before November could be an opportunity. - Every landlord "knows" winter is the worst time to find a tenant. So we counted every new tenancy over the last 32 years to see if it's actually true.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew put the winter rental myth to the test, with data and input from three of NZ's biggest property firms.
You'll learn:
When tenants actually move (and why mid-winter is busier than you'd think)
The one month you genuinely should avoid re-letting
A simple lease trick to line up your next vacancy with the busy season
Winter isn't the problem landlords think it is. As the data shows, it's more perception than reality.
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TikTok - The gap between tenants feels like dead time. It's actually your most valuable few weeks as a landlord. So, what should you do before the next tenant moves in?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run through seven jobs that get your rental let faster and with fewer headaches.
You'll learn:
The one job landlords skip most
The chattel trap that can legally force you to replace an appliance
When the gap between tenants is the right moment to rethink your property manager
An empty rental isn't lost time. Done right, it's about protecting your returns for years to come.
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TikTok - Australia's government has just lobbed a major tax change at property investors... scrapping negative gearing and reshaping capital gains tax.So, is it still worth buying across the ditch, and should Australians be eyeing up New Zealand instead?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew are joined by Australian property legend Michael Yardney to unpack what it all means.
You'll learn:
What Australia's negative gearing and CGT changes actually do to investors
Whether Kiwis can (or should) buy Australian property right now
Why Yardney sees this as a cyclical shift, not a structural one
The tax rules have changed. But as Yardney puts it, tax was never the reason to invest... just the cream on top.
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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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