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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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How I Actually Set My Goals (The Full Process)⎥Ep. 2168

How I Actually Set My Goals (The Full Process)⎥Ep. 2168

In this episode, we break down the exact process I use to set goals – the same method that’s helped me stick to my targets and stay focused over the long term.

You’ll learn:

  • How to make it 42% more lik…
00:15:39  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
How Many Properties Do You Need To Retire at 55?⎥Ep. 2167

How Many Properties Do You Need To Retire at 55?⎥Ep. 2167

In this episode, we crunch the numbers to answer a deceptively simple question — how many properties do you need to retire by 55? The answer might surprise you. It’s not always five properties … some…

00:18:15  |   Sun 17 Aug 2025
I Saved $25k By Walking Away From This Property Deal⎥Ep. 2166

I Saved $25k By Walking Away From This Property Deal⎥Ep. 2166

Will and Dawn’s first home journey didn’t go quite as planned — but it ended up saving them $25,000.

In this episode, they reveal how they secured their Dunedin home for the First Home Grant limit of …

00:17:50  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
The Hidden Costs of Retirement Villages – What They Really Cost⎥Ep. 2165

The Hidden Costs of Retirement Villages – What They Really Cost⎥Ep. 2165

Retirement villages can look like a comfortable option for your parents (or even yourself one day) — but the financial reality can be very different from what you expect.

In this episode, we unpack th…

00:13:53  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
10 Ways to Rent Your Property Faster⎥Ep. 2164

10 Ways to Rent Your Property Faster⎥Ep. 2164

Vacancies are one of the biggest fears for property investors right now. They cost you money and cause unnecessary stress. In this episode, we reveal 10 proven tactics to rent your property faster — …

00:17:51  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
How Property Investors Can Vote Twice (Legally!) in Local Elections⎥Ep. 2163

How Property Investors Can Vote Twice (Legally!) in Local Elections⎥Ep. 2163

In this episode, we break down how some Kiwi property investors can legally vote more than once in local council elections — and why it’s not as sneaky as it sounds. You’ll hear how the Ratepayer Rol…

00:12:29  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Revealed: Are Ed and Andrew Misleading?⎥Ep. 2162

Revealed: Are Ed and Andrew Misleading?⎥Ep. 2162

In this brutally honest episode, Ed and Andrew tackle a difficult but essential question: Have we misled people into investing in property?

After receiving an email from a listener who says some follo…

00:19:10  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
How to Live Boujee on a Budget⎥Ep. 2161

How to Live Boujee on a Budget⎥Ep. 2161

You don’t have to sacrifice the finer things in life just because you’re saving for your next investment.

In this episode, Ed, Andrew, and Sabby talk about how to live a boujee lifestyle without blow…

00:23:53  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Before You Invest In Property, Please Listen To This Podcast⎥Ep .2160

Before You Invest In Property, Please Listen To This Podcast⎥Ep .2160

Thinking about becoming a property investor? Before you take the plunge, you need to hear this.

This episode is your brutally honest reality check. Most people think property investing is a quick win.…

00:19:44  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
I Bought 4 NZ Properties from the UK Here's How⎥Ep. 2159

I Bought 4 NZ Properties from the UK Here's How⎥Ep. 2159

Chris built a 4-property portfolio without using any of his own cash. He started investing while living in the UK – and now owns four houses across Wellington and Rolleston.

In this episode, we unpack…

00:25:09  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
33% of New Builds Fail Their Final Inspection (and here’s why)⎥Ep. 2158

33% of New Builds Fail Their Final Inspection (and here’s why)⎥Ep. 2158

Is New Zealand quietly heading toward another leaky home crisis?Right now, over one-third of new homes are failing their final council inspection – and most Kiwis don’t know it.

In this episode, we r…

00:15:48  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
The Real Reason Your Council Rates Are Skyrocketing⎥Ep. 2157

The Real Reason Your Council Rates Are Skyrocketing⎥Ep. 2157

Council rates are surging across the country – but what’s really driving the increase?

In this episode, we break down the hidden forces that are making rates more expensive for property investors and…

00:11:02  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Why Property Investing is Surprisingly Good for the NZ Economy⎥Ep. 2156

Why Property Investing is Surprisingly Good for the NZ Economy⎥Ep. 2156

Some experts claim that investing in shares grows the economy, while investing in property doesn’t. But is that really true?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down an article from RNZ that encourag…

00:16:46  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Use 1 house to buy 5 more

Use 1 house to buy 5 more

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at ⁠how to "Use 1 house to buy 5 more"

In this podcast you'll learn:

  • the fundamentals
  • see an e…
01:28:23  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
The Best Area To Buy For Every Budget ($100K - $1M)⎥Ep. 2155

The Best Area To Buy For Every Budget ($100K - $1M)⎥Ep. 2155

If you’ve got a budget in mind but don’t know where to invest, this episode is your roadmap.

We break down the best locations to buy property in New Zealand at every price point – from $100K to $1M+. …

00:16:32  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Where Can I Find Cashflow Positive Properties? (NZ)⎥Ep. 2154

Where Can I Find Cashflow Positive Properties? (NZ)⎥Ep. 2154

It’s getting easier to find cashflow positive properties in New Zealand – but only in certain places.In this episode, we reveal brand new data showing where investors are most likely to find properti…

00:13:11  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Airbnb Is Riskier Than You Think⎥Ep. 2153

Airbnb Is Riskier Than You Think⎥Ep. 2153

Airbnb can look like a cash cow … but beneath the glossy headlines, there are risks many investors don’t realise.

In this episode, we break down the true costs of running a short-term rental and the m…

00:17:57  |   Sun 03 Aug 2025
How This Investor is Finding 20% Gross Yield Properties for Just $360,000⎥Ep. 2152

How This Investor is Finding 20% Gross Yield Properties for Just $360,000⎥Ep. 2152

In this episode, we sit down with 26-year-old Josh – a young investor who’s seen both sides of the property game.

From buying his first home at just 20 (with his twin brother) to taking a huge financi…

00:16:44  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
Earn 3x More Wealth With This Simple Tip⎥Ep. 2151

Earn 3x More Wealth With This Simple Tip⎥Ep. 2151

What if the key to building 3x more wealth wasn’t about earning more … but getting help?

In this episode, we reveal the surprising reason people build significantly more wealth just by working with a…

00:13:59  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Am I Too OLD to Invest in Property?⎥Ep. 2150

Am I Too OLD to Invest in Property?⎥Ep. 2150

This is one of the most common questions we get from older Kiwis: “Is it too late for me to invest?”

In this episode, we break down what it takes to get a mortgage in your 60s – and how one listener …

00:12:56  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
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