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One burst pipe or one bad tenant can wipe out a year's worth of rent.So, what does landlord insurance actually cover?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew are joined by Simon Yarrell from Axico to break it down.
You'll learn:
Insurance is for the sudden and unforeseen, not wear and tear. Knowing exactly what you're covered for is what saves you at claim time.
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A Christchurch couple asked their council if they could Airbnb their apartment. The council said yes... then took them to the Ministry. And the ruling could reshape how Airbnb works across New Zealand.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the MBIE determination that reclassified one apartment, and what it means for every short-term rental.
You'll learn:
It's one ruling, one apartment, one city. But it's a sign the net around Airbnb is tightening.
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How much does the average New Zealander earn, owe, and actually have saved? The real numbers are more sobering than you'd think.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run through the numbers on income, debt, savings and KiwiSaver ... and what each one means for you.
You'll learn:
The numbers are confronting. But knowing where the average sits is the first step to getting ahead of it.
And click here to see who is on the Opes Top 10 financial advisers in NZ list .
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Liivi turned one house into a rental, then used both to buy a business... and now she's using the business to fund even more property. So how far can you take the "one asset buys the next" strategy?
In this Case Study Sunday revisit, Liivi catches us up on the boring business she bought and the risky move her broker warned against.
You'll learn:
Liivi's story shows the power of using one asset to buy the next... but as Andrew warns, always remember the risks of something going wrong.
Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email [email protected]
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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:
Markets always feel permanently broken at the bottom. Whether this one truly is... that's the question worth testing.
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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:
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:
Winter isn't the problem landlords think it is. As the data shows, it's more perception than reality.
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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:
An empty rental isn't lost time. Done right, it's about protecting your returns for years to come.
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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:
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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Most buyers fall in love with a house before they notice the warning signs. But some of the biggest red flags take about a minute to spot.
So, what should you look for the moment you walk in?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down the 7 signs you're looking at a bad house.
You'll learn:
Sometimes you don't need to be a builder to spot a dud. You just need to know where to look.
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