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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In this episode, we discuss the drawbacks of using spreadsheets as a property investor.
This includes the potential to be misled if you think that the spreadsheet shows you exactly what will happen i…
In this episode, we create financial plans for 5 New Zealand celebrities.
We look into how much money Israel Adesanya, Jacinda Ardern, Sonny Bill Williams, Shaun Johnson and Grant Roberston have.
We…
In this episode, we discuss the 5 signs that it is time to change your property lawyer.
This includes how to break up with them ... even if they are a close family friend.
That way property investo…
In this episode, we discuss the truth about commercial property investment yields. This includes what a good yield is in commercial property in 2025.
We also discuss which commercial properties tend …
In this episode, we discuss the Cashflow Keep Up strategy.
This is the idea that property investors need to continually increase their rent (in small amounts) to keep up with the market.
We discuss…
In this episode, we discuss private sales and what it takes to sell your property yourself. We talk through the pros and cons of private sales.
This includes whether it is worth looking into it to s…
In this episode, we discuss how banks decide whether to give you a mortgage (or not).
This includes the 3 tests banks run before they'll approve your mortgage. And the strategies that property inves…
In this episode, we discuss whether properties in 'good' school zones are good investments.
This includes whether properties in 'good' school zones go up in value faster and whether they get better …
In this episode, we discuss whether it's possible to build a $100k passive income in just 10 years.
This includes what property investors would need to do to build that $100k passive income that quic…
In this episode, we are joined by Doris Tang from Barfoot and Thompson to discuss what Chinese and Korean Kiwis look for when they buy houses in New Zealand.
This includes a look into Feng Shui and …
In this episode, we discuss the third and final stage of property investment – the Crossing the Finish Line stage.
This includes what you need to get into the Crossing the Finish Line stage and how …
In this episode, we discuss the second stage of property investment – the Running the Race stage.
This includes what you need to do in the Running the Race stage ... and what needs to happen before …
In this episode, we discuss the first stage of property investment – the Starting Blocks stage.
We first introduced the Starting Blocks Stage in our book – Wealth Plan.
This episode gives a refresh…
In this episode, we discuss the 7 steps you can take to make any property investment decision.
Throughout the episode, we use the question: "Should I sell my property and invest in something else?"
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In this episode, we discuss the future of the Official Cash Rate (OCR).
This includes how far the Reserve Bank may lower the OCR over the next year.
We share the Reserve Bank's own forecasts as well…
In this episode, we are joined by Tom Hollow for Case Study Sunday.
Here, Tom shares how he grew $250,000 into $2.5 million in just 9 years.
This includes how he started making offers on properties …
In this episode, we discuss whether Queenstown's housing crisis is finally over.
This includes whether there is an oversupply of new properties in Queenstown and how fast Queenstown rents might go u…
In this episode, we discuss the top mortgage strategies you can use in 2025.
This includes classics like the Mortgage Buster, Debt Destroyer, Split Banking and more.
These are the strategies you can…
In this episode, we discuss how much money property investors could make in 2025.
This includes how much house prices could go up, and how much money you could make through a renovation.
For more f…
In this episode, we discuss how to get motivated to hit your money goals in 2025.
This includes the different ways to get your money mindset right so you have that drive to hit them.
For more from …