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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
2246
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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"I worked in property for 17 years, here's what I learned" ⎥ Ep. 1879

In this episode, we are joined by Will Alexander from Bayleys.

He discusses his 17-year journey in property.

He talks about what he learned from his mother, the former CEO at Barfoot and Thompson.

00:20:42  |   Sat 02 Nov 2024
Will cutting red tape REALLY save you money? ⎥ Ep. 1878

Will cutting red tape REALLY save you money? ⎥ Ep. 1878

In this episode, we are joined by Leonie Freeman from the Property Council to discuss the government's RMA reforms.

This includes how much the red-tape cutting will save and what the opportunities a…

00:17:15  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
How to still buy property when you lose your job ⎥ Ep. 1877

How to still buy property when you lose your job ⎥ Ep. 1877

In this episode, we discuss how to manage your mortgage and still buy property ... even when you lose your job.

We talk about the roles that are most likely to be made redundant and how to have the …

00:14:45  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
How to get money to develop properties ⎥ Ep. 1876

How to get money to develop properties ⎥ Ep. 1876

In this episode, we are joined by Garrick Wynne to talk about how developers can get money to build properties.

This includes how much money you need to get a loan for a development, and the types o…

00:15:35  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
Postcode prejudice – it could cost you $100,000+ ⎥ Ep. 1875

Postcode prejudice – it could cost you $100,000+ ⎥ Ep. 1875

In this episode, we discuss postcode prejudice. A mindset where you ignore properties in investable suburb ... and only want to buy rentals in high-end suburbs.

We go through what postcode prejudice …

00:14:12  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
How to build your Property Panel – your panel of property advisers ⎥ Ep. 1874

How to build your Property Panel – your panel of property advisers ⎥ Ep. 1874

In this episode, we discuss how to build your Property Panel.

This is your panel of property advisers. The people you go to get advice about property investment.

This includes who to listen to and w…

00:14:11  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
Will the Government Create Housing Over Supply in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1873

Will the Government Create Housing Over Supply in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1873

In this episode, we discuss the fast-track consenting legislation that is currently going through Parliament.

We dig through the details to see how many houses could be built, where they are being b…

00:13:05  |   Sun 27 Oct 2024

"I bought my first home at 23. Now I'm a property investor" ⎥ Ep. 1872

In this episode, we are joined by Will Thomas to discuss how he bought his first home at 23.

Now he's a property investor, and he Airbnbs out the home he bought to live in.

Will talks us through th…

00:17:52  |   Sat 26 Oct 2024
How to buy property through the share market – REITs review ⎥ Ep. 1871

How to buy property through the share market – REITs review ⎥ Ep. 1871

In this episode, we discuss how to invest in property through the share market.

Specifically, we review Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), how they work, how to buy shares, and what the returns …

00:10:37  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
7 ways to legally pay less tax (for property investors) ⎥ Ep. 1870

7 ways to legally pay less tax (for property investors) ⎥ Ep. 1870

In this episode, we are joined by Marc from Opes Accounting to discuss the 7 ways property investors can legally pay less tax.

This includes including all your tax deductions and claiming all your c…

00:13:21  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
These 3 secret changes let you borrow more money for a house ⎥ Ep. 1869

These 3 secret changes let you borrow more money for a house ⎥ Ep. 1869

In this episode, we discuss 3 secret changes that are letting investors and home buyers borrow more money to buy a house.

This includes changing servicing test rates and changes in the banks lending…

00:12:33  |   Wed 23 Oct 2024
Commercial vs residential property – what makes more money in 2025? ⎥ Ep. 1868

Commercial vs residential property – what makes more money in 2025? ⎥ Ep. 1868

In this episode, we debate what's better – commercial or residential property? And what will make more money in 2025.

For this, we are joined by Lloyd Budd, the CEO of Bayleys in Auckland.

Lloyd wal…

00:21:01  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
What houses can you buy for under $500K in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1867

What houses can you buy for under $500K in NZ? ⎥ Ep. 1867

In this episode, we discuss the houses that you can still buy for under $500k in Auckland and across New Zealand.

We're often told that houses in New Zealand are expensive (and they are).

But, the …

00:12:02  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
I discovered the hidden truth about rental supply and demand ⎥ Ep. 1866

I discovered the hidden truth about rental supply and demand ⎥ Ep. 1866

In this episode, we dig through the data from realestate.co.nz to see what tenants are searching for ... and what property investors are servicing up.

This is to find hidden gaps in the market to se…

00:18:17  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
I started developing properties at 13-years old – here's how ⎥ Ep. 1865

I started developing properties at 13-years old – here's how ⎥ Ep. 1865

In this episode, we are joined by Sanmeet Singh to talk about how he started developing properties at just 13 years old.

In this Case Study Sunday, he talks about how his father brought him into the…

00:16:15  |   Sat 19 Oct 2024
Revealed: What renters really want (what they search for online) ⎥ Ep. 1864

Revealed: What renters really want (what they search for online) ⎥ Ep. 1864

In this episode, we share new data from realestate.co.nz that shows what renters really want.

This includes what renters search for when they are looking for properties ... and what the most importa…

00:17:31  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Flooding in Dunedin: What landlords need to know ⎥ Ep. 1863

Flooding in Dunedin: What landlords need to know ⎥ Ep. 1863

In this episode, we discuss what property investors and landlords needs to know about the Dunedin floods.

That includes how to avoid flood-prone properties ... and the key things we can learn from t…

00:10:26  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
Inflation hits 2.2% – what does it mean for interest rates? ⎥ Ep. 1862

Inflation hits 2.2% – what does it mean for interest rates? ⎥ Ep. 1862

In this episode, we discuss the latest inflation numbers. These show that inflation has hit 2.2% – the lowest in over 3.5 years.

We share what property investors can expect when it comes to lower in…

00:11:13  |   Wed 16 Oct 2024
Where should I invest in NZ? [2024]

Where should I invest in NZ? [2024]

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'Where should I invest in NZ?

Join Ed and Andrew as they analyse data using our Opes Are…

01:26:22  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Furnished vs unfurnished properties – What makes investors more money? ⎥ Ep. 1861

Furnished vs unfurnished properties – What makes investors more money? ⎥ Ep. 1861

In this episode, we compare furnished and unfurnished properties.

This includes the extra costs and rental returns that come when you furnish your property.

We also discuss which sort of properties …

00:11:22  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
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