Property ExpLained Laine Moger
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Learn how to invest in property in New Zealand – hosted by journalist, Laine Moger. Property ExpLained explores property investment right from the very start.
In each episode, Laine reads her “how-to” articles out loud, the same articles she writes for Opes Partners. So, if you live a fast-paced life and prefer to listen rather than read, this podcast is the right fit for you.
Episodes are ordered in a way so you can start with the most basic principles of property investment, before moving on to the more advanced stuff.
This podcast is by Opes Partners (The Property Academy podcast).
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The 4 big assumptions⎜Ep. 83
In this episode, you’ll learn the 4, long-term assumptions that Opes uses in its Return on Investment spreadsheet.
You’ll also learn our reasons why we use them. You can make any investment property look deceptively good (or bad) by the numbers you use.
There are lots of numbers you could change, but only four assumptions (unknowns) make a massive difference to the outcome.
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3 problems with rental guarantees you can’t ignore⎜Ep. 82
In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons of rental guarantees. Importantly, you’ll also learn the 3 problems with them (that you can’t ignore).
Right now the property market is slow, particularly for New Builds. So, developers are looking to drum up sales without reducing the price.
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Top 6 uncertainties in property investment⎜Ep. 81
In this episode, you’ll learn the top 6 uncertainties in property investment. You’ll also get strategies you can use to combat them.
All investments come with some risk. If you’re going to improve your life through investment property you need to get comfortable with some level of uncertainty.
If you avoid all risk, your returns will likely be small.
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New Builds vs Existing – What goes up in value faster⎜Ep. 80
In this episode, you’ll learn how New Build properties go up in value compared to existing properties.
Investors often worry that New Builds depreciate the same ways new cars do. After all, New Builds aren’t new forever.
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Are you thinking like an investor or a homeowner?⎜Ep. 79
In this episode, you’ll learn the 5 property features that really matter to homeowners, but that shouldn’t be a big deal to investors.
To be fair, it’s not that these factors are irrelevant, but they shouldn’t be at the top of your priority list.
It all comes down to using an investor mindset.
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Can the developer increase the price?⎜Ep. 78
In this episode, you’ll learn the instances where a developer can – and sometimes will – increase the price of your new build contract.
Developers can increase the price of most contracts. But some contracts make it easier than others.
And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.