EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 18 MIN
The Rise and Fall of Du Val: What Every Investor Should Learn⎥Ep. 2235
from The Property Academy Podcast · host Opes Partners
From private jet to financial failure – this is the true story of Du Val, once one of New Zealand’s high-profile property developers. In this episode, Ed and Andrew uncover how the company went from luxury branding and influencer marketing … to insolvency, raids, and hundreds of investors left out of pocket.You’ll learn:What really happened when the FMA and police raided Du Val’s foundersHow much investors are actually getting back, and who’s losing everythingThe warning signs that’ll help you avoid the next Du Val-style collapseThis episode dives deep into the culture of hype-driven property deals and how to protect yourself from developers who look rich on Instagram but are broke on paper.We mention our Opes Developer Database and Developers Opes Recommends(And the ones we don't!) on our website...click on the links to read.
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From private jet to financial failure – this is the true story of Du Val, once one of New Zealand’s high-profile property developers. In this episode, Ed and Andrew uncover how the company went from luxury branding and influencer marketing … to insolvency, raids, and hundreds of investors left out of pocket.You’ll learn:What really happened when the FMA and police raided Du Val’s foundersHow much investors are actually getting back, and who’s losing everythingThe warning signs that’ll help you avoid the next Du Val-style collapseThis episode dives deep into the culture of hype-driven property deals and how to protect yourself from developers who look rich on Instagram but are broke on paper.We mention our Opes Developer Database and Developers Opes Recommends(And the ones we don't!) on our website...click on the links to read.
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