In this episode, we discuss whether home buyers should let real estate agents know if they are looking at purchasing other properties.
We go through an example from a listener of the show – Rose – to determine what the most ethical (and business-like) decision is.
This is so first home buyers and property investors know the right way to work with agents and other property professionals.
Nov 28, 2022
10 min
In this episode, we discuss the most recent market data to see how the market is working today.
Their includes a look at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data, which shows that the property market appreciated in October 2022.
We go through whether this means that the market has turned (or not), and how property investors and first home buyers should interpret this.
We also mention that you really should subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel. We release new videos every Monday and Wednesday.
Nov 27, 2022
15 min
In this episode, we discuss how this first home buyer bought their first property for $75,000 under its value.
This includes a look at the process for how they found the property, and what they needed to do to get it under contract.
We also discuss our upcoming Opes First Home live seminars, which are happening in early December. Click the link to register for your free ticket.
Nov 26, 2022
11 min
In this episode, we revisit all of the projects that were featured on The Deal – NZ's first reality TV-style show – which we released in early 2021.
This is to let property investors and first-home buyers know and how the properties have gone for all the investors who did purchase these developments.
We also mention that if you want to watch The Deal, click this link to watch the whole series. And subscribe to the Opes Partners YouTube channel to make sure you see all our future videos.
Nov 25, 2022
13 min
In this episode, we discuss exactly how Ed and Andrew make money. This is to make it transparent exactly how Opes Partners works so that first home buyers and property investors can see exactly how the company works.
This includes all of the different companies that are a part of the Opes Group, as well as exactly how Opes Partners gets paid by developers.
Nov 24, 2022
10 min
In this episode, we discuss several lawyer horror stories that demonstrate what property investors and first home buyers need to be aware of when they use a property lawyer.
Specifically, we discuss one case study of an investor who used a lawyer-friend to help them during due diligence ... and then got charged $6k for the privilege.
Nov 23, 2022
15 min
In this episode, we discuss whether renovating your property really does increase the amount you can borrow from the bank.
We run the numbers so that property investors and first home buyers can understand how the bank's assess whether you can borrow more money (or not).
Nov 22, 2022
13 min
In this episode, we discuss Ed's biggest money mistakes and what he's learnt from them. This includes when he was in significant credit card debt and the story of how he got into it.
We also discuss the actions you can take so that you don't fall into the same money traps as Ed did.
Nov 21, 2022
17 min
In this episode, we compare the 2022 property market downturn in New Zealand with the property market downturn from 2008.
This gives property investors and first home buyers a sense of where the market may go over the next 12 months.
Nov 20, 2022
13 min
In this episode, we discuss the case study of Joy and Manuel – a pair of property investors who want to retire early and live life on their terms.
We go through how many properties they currently have, and the number of assets they'll need to acquire to achieve their ambitions.
Nov 19, 2022
11 min
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