The Property Academy Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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.

Try our new⁠⁠⁠ Interest Rate Comparison tool⁠⁠⁠.

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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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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.

Try our new⁠⁠ Interest Rate Comparison tool⁠⁠.

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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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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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