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 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:
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…
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 …
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…
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 — …
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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"
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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+. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …