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The Property Academy Podcast

The Property Academy Podcast is a daily show that gives you insight, analysis and strategies for how to get the most out of the NZ property market.

That's whether you're an existing or aspiring property investor, you want to get into your first home, or you're just interested in the property market.

Andrew Nicol and Ed McKnight host the podcast. Andrew is the Managing Partner of Opes Partners and a prolific investor himself. Ed is an economist. https://www.opespartners.co.nz/investment/property-investment

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Investing Business
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
2244
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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The Best (and Worst) Countries to Invest in Property⎥Ep. 2188

The Best (and Worst) Countries to Invest in Property⎥Ep. 2188

Not all countries are created equal when it comes to property investment.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew put different markets head-to-head — scoring them on tax rules, house price growth, rental yie…

00:21:22  |   Sun 07 Sep 2025
We Bought 3 Investment Properties - Here’s How Much Money We Made⎥Ep. 2187

We Bought 3 Investment Properties - Here’s How Much Money We Made⎥Ep. 2187

Karen and her husband have built a 3-property portfolio … but was every purchase a winner?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack their journey, the choices they made, and whether one of their Hamilto…

00:22:33  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
How to Look for a House (Step-by-Step Guide – <20 Mins)⎥Ep. 2186

How to Look for a House (Step-by-Step Guide – <20 Mins)⎥Ep. 2186

Most first-home buyers start by scrolling listings on Trade Me and guessing what they can afford. But that’s often misleading – because sellers (and agents) control which price bracket their property…

00:13:23  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Brutal Money Advice That ACTUALLY Helps⎥Ep. 2185

Brutal Money Advice That ACTUALLY Helps⎥Ep. 2185

Sometimes the truth hurts – but it’s what you need to hear if you want to build real wealth.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew share 8 pieces of brutal money advice that cut through the fluff and force …

00:21:52  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
What If I lose Everything? And Have to Start Again?⎥Ep. 2184

What If I lose Everything? And Have to Start Again?⎥Ep. 2184

It’s the nightmare scenario every investor worries about: the market crashes, your property value halves, you lose your job … and you’re left with nothing but debt.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew tack…

00:11:58  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
118% Increase in Council Rates - What the Hell Happened?⎥Ep. 2183

118% Increase in Council Rates - What the Hell Happened?⎥Ep. 2183

One investor in Rolleston just saw their council rates nearly double overnight – going from $2,351 to $5,117 a year. That’s a 118% jump. What on earth is going on?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig i…

00:10:58  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
The Government Won't Pay Me NZ Super – Here's Why⎥Ep. 2182

The Government Won't Pay Me NZ Super – Here's Why⎥Ep. 2182

  • Most Kiwis assume that once they hit 65, they’ll automatically qualify for NZ Super. But that’s not always the case. In fact, thousands of people will miss out entirely – even if they’re New Zealand …
  • 00:12:24  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
    The #1 Wealth Killer No One Talks About (But Should)⎥Ep. 2181

    The #1 Wealth Killer No One Talks About (But Should)⎥Ep. 2181

  • Most investors think the biggest risk is choosing the wrong strategy. But the real danger isn’t what you invest in … it’s how you behave.
  • In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the $200,000 mistake mos…
  • 00:15:51  |   Sun 31 Aug 2025
    We Built Our Own House – Here's How⎥Ep. 2180

    We Built Our Own House – Here's How⎥Ep. 2180

    Dan and Marie from Wellington took on a challenge most Kiwis wouldn’t dare – they built not one, but two of their own homes. In this episode, they share the ups and downs of going DIY, what they’d ne…

    00:17:41  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
    The Ultimate Property Dilemma: Cut My Losses or Hold On? ⎥Ep. 2179

    The Ultimate Property Dilemma: Cut My Losses or Hold On? ⎥Ep. 2179

    What would you do if your investment property dropped nearly $200,000 in value? In this episode, Ed and Andrew tackle one of the toughest calls an investor can face – whether to sell at a loss or hol…

    00:15:52  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
    What If NZ Introduced a Capital Gains Tax on Property? ⎥Ep. 2178

    What If NZ Introduced a Capital Gains Tax on Property? ⎥Ep. 2178

    Would a capital gains tax crush the housing market? Or would it barely make a dent?

    In this episode, Ed and Andrew explore the evidence from other countries like Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US…

    00:18:17  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
    'If Your House Floods, You're On Your Own' - The Worst Policy Proposal Yet?⎥Ep. 2177

    'If Your House Floods, You're On Your Own' - The Worst Policy Proposal Yet?⎥Ep. 2177

    What happens if your home is destroyed in a flood, but the land underneath it is no longer safe to live on? Until now, governments and councils have stepped in with billion-dollar buyouts – but Prime…

    00:10:27  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
    Is This The End of Cheap Interest Rates?⎥Ep. 2176

    Is This The End of Cheap Interest Rates?⎥Ep. 2176

    For years, investors got used to borrowing at low rates. But with interest costs climbing, many are now asking: is this the end of cheap money?In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the “grey wave…

    00:14:35  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
    5 Property Investment Tools You NEED to Use (Updated)⎥Ep. 2175

    5 Property Investment Tools You NEED to Use (Updated)⎥Ep. 2175

    Property investing just got easier. In this episode, we reveal the five game-changing tools inside Opes+ that can help you grow and manage your portfolio faster. From analysing Trade Me properties in…

    00:14:13  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
    The 5 Numbers That Impact Property Prices⎥Ep. 2174

    The 5 Numbers That Impact Property Prices⎥Ep. 2174

    Everyone has a theory about what makes house prices rise or fall. But in reality, there are only five numbers that really move the market.

    In this episode, we count them down from least to most impor…

    00:19:06  |   Sun 24 Aug 2025
    I Bought 3 Houses By 37 – Here's How (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2173

    I Bought 3 Houses By 37 – Here's How (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2173

    What happens when you buy at the “top of the market” … and things don’t go to plan? In this episode, we share Sam’s journey of building a 3-property portfolio by the age of 37.

    Sam has seen the ups an…

    00:20:00  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
    How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need to Talk to a Financial Adviser?⎥Ep. 2172

    How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need to Talk to a Financial Adviser?⎥Ep. 2172

    Many Kiwis think financial advisers are only for the wealthy. But the truth is, you often don’t need as much money as you think to get started. In this episode, we break down the 5 different types of…

    00:17:51  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
    The Roger Federer Effect – The Investing Lessons Tennis Can Teach You⎥Ep. 2171

    The Roger Federer Effect – The Investing Lessons Tennis Can Teach You⎥Ep. 2171

    What can one of the greatest tennis players of all time teach us about investing? More than you might think. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the “Roger Federer Effect” – why winning just ov…

    00:11:19  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
    Could Interest Rates Hit 4.5% (or LOWER)?⎥Ep. 2170

    Could Interest Rates Hit 4.5% (or LOWER)?⎥Ep. 2170

    The Reserve Bank has just cut the OCR again, and interest rates are falling. But how low could they really go — and what does that mean for house prices and the economy?

    In this episode, Ed and Andrew…

    00:13:33  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
    How to Turn Your Houses into Income (For Life)⎥Ep. 2169

    How to Turn Your Houses into Income (For Life)⎥Ep. 2169

    Many Kiwi investors reach a point where they’re asset-rich but cash-poor.

    They're sitting on millions in property wealth but not sure how to turn that into weekly income.

    In this episode, we dive into…

    00:14:36  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
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