Episodes
In this episode, we have another Case Study Sunday. We discuss the story of David Soh. He bought 4 investment properties over the last 2 years.
Now, he's wondering what to do next. We go through his finances and his numbers to give him tips on where he could take his portfolio.
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Published 11/16/24
In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to win at a house at auction.
This includes when to bid, how to act in the room, how much to bid and a live example of a real auction.
If you're a property investor (or a first home buyer), if you've never been to an auction, you need to listen to this episode.
That way you'll be calm and confident when it is time for you to raise your hand at auction.
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Published 11/15/24
In this episode, we discuss whether pre-auction offers actually work.
Whether they can help you get a lower price for the property you want ... or whether they'll help you get the edge at the auction.
Ultimately, landlords can use this information to figure out if they want to make a pre-auction offer ... or whether it's better to wait for auction day.
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Published 11/14/24
In this episode, we discuss how much it costs (and the process) to prepare for an auction.
Ed shares the actual costs and process he's gone through to prepare to go to auction.
This is so property investors, landlords and first home buyers know what it takes to get auction-ready.
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Published 11/13/24
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'House prices and interest rate predictions for 2025'.
Join Ed and Andrew as they look at what they got right and wrong with their 2024 predictions, and what they are saying for 2025.
Also we show the upcoming improvements to Opes+ web app in 2025.
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Published 11/12/24
In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why Ed is looking for his first home right now.
This includes why he made the decision to pull that purchase forward, buying in late 2024 / early 2025.
Ultimately, property investors and first home buyers can use this information to decide whether now is also the right time for them to take the leap.
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Published 11/12/24
In this episode, we discuss the top questions you should ask at open homes to get the best price.
This includes how to get the agent to give you a number (price) that you can negotiate from, and how find out how motivated the seller is.
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Published 11/11/24
In this episode, we discuss when New Zealand's pension system could collapse.
We question whether the NZ Super is sustainable ... including a few stats that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
All this is so property investors (and all Kiwis) can decide how much to rely on the NZ pension.
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Published 11/10/24
In this episode, Elliot Power joins us for a Case Study Sunday.
Elliot shares how he built a $1.5 million property portfolio by 35 and 37.
He also shares how he and his wife became mortgage-free when she was just 33.
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Published 11/09/24
In this episode, we discuss the future of interest rates ... and our interest rate predictions.
This includes how far interest rates may fall, and the reasons why.
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Published 11/08/24
In this episode, we discuss how Donald Trump's election win in the US presidential election impacts New Zealand.
This includes the impact on house prices and the potential impact on interest rates.
Ultimately property investors, landlords and home buyers can use this information to assess how it impacts them.
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Published 11/07/24
In this episode, we discuss what's better – paying off your mortgage early, or investing?
We take you through the pros and cons so you can make the right decision for you.
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Published 11/06/24
In this episode, Sam Broughton, the Mayor of Selwyn District, joins us.
He talks about how he (and the council) are managing Rolleston's enormous growth.
Over the last 24 years, Rolleston's population has grown by 11% per year.
So, what are the opportunities for property investors and first-home buyers?
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Published 11/05/24
In this episode, Ed shares his exact process for finding a house.
This includes the sort of properties he is currently looking for and how to figure out what you want to offer for a property.
This includes how to get the numbers and the data property investors need to confidently buy properties.
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Published 11/04/24
In this episode, we discuss our new interest rate comparison tool.
You can use this to decide how long you want to fix your mortgage interest rate for.
This includes how to factor in considerations like: "What happens if interest rates drop?"
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Published 11/03/24
In this episode, we are joined by Will Alexander from Bayleys.
He discusses his 17-year journey in property.
He talks about what he learned from his mother, the former CEO at Barfoot and Thompson.
And the types of renovations he does to increase the value of his properties.
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Published 11/02/24
In this episode, we are joined by Leonie Freeman from the Property Council to discuss the government's RMA reforms.
This includes how much the red-tape cutting will save and what the opportunities are for property investors.
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Published 11/01/24
In this episode, we discuss how to manage your mortgage and still buy property ... even when you lose your job.
We talk about the roles that are most likely to be made redundant and how to have the right conversation with your boss to make sure you have the confidence to buy an investment property.
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Published 10/31/24
In this episode, we are joined by Garrick Wynne to talk about how developers can get money to build properties.
This includes how much money you need to get a loan for a development, and the types of people who can and can't get a loan to develop properties.
We also mention our upcoming event for developers. This is about how developers can grow from 20 to 100 properties a year in Auckland.
It's on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 5:30pm. Click the link to register.
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Published 10/30/24
In this episode, we discuss postcode prejudice. A mindset where you ignore properties in investable suburb ... and only want to buy rentals in high-end suburbs.
We go through what postcode prejudice is, who is impacts and how to avoid it.
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Published 10/29/24
In this episode, we discuss how to build your Property Panel.
This is your panel of property advisers. The people you go to get advice about property investment.
This includes who to listen to and when.
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Published 10/28/24
In this episode, we discuss the fast-track consenting legislation that is currently going through Parliament.
We dig through the details to see how many houses could be built, where they are being built and if it could create an oversupply.
Ultimately, this helps property investors understand whether house prices will keep going up in the future.
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Published 10/27/24
In this episode, we are joined by Will Thomas to discuss how he bought his first home at 23.
Now he's a property investor, and he Airbnbs out the home he bought to live in.
Will talks us through the highs and lows and what his next steps in property are.
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Published 10/26/24
In this episode, we discuss how to invest in property through the share market.
Specifically, we review Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), how they work, how to buy shares, and what the returns look like.
That way property investors can decide – "should I invest in a REIT?"
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Published 10/25/24