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 are joined by Leighton Roberts from Sharesies to discuss how he started investing.
He takes us through how he started investing in cows with a group of friends in Hawera. Then he…
In this episode, we discuss whether more investors are selling their properties since the bright line test changed.
We dig through the numbers to see how the market is changing after this law change…
In this episode, we discuss what it takes to get into the top 1% of New Zealanders when it comes to wealth.
This includes how much you'd have to invest and the number of properties you'd need to buy.
…In this episode, we are joined by Kerri-Anne Hancock to discuss a Māori approach to property investing.
We look at the reasons why Māori invest, and the different considerations.
And we also mentio…
In this episode, we discuss reverse mortgages. This includes the pros and the cons (what's good and what's bad).
We analyse the details of Heartland's reverse mortgages and take you through what you…
In this episode, we discuss how the Ministry of Social Development's housing broker service.
To walk us through the details, we are joined by Kirk Teawhe, the Director of Housing at MSD.
This is whe…
In this episode, we discuss whether a 1% drop in interest rates leads to a 10% increase in house prices.
More companies claim that house prices will automatically rise when interest rates drop.
But,…
In this episode, we are joined by Nick Metzger for a Case Study Sunday.
Nick walks us through his property investment journey ... including admitting that this podcast made him a lazy property inves…
In this episode, we discuss whether houses near new infrastructure go up in value faster.
This includes whether new motorways, train lines and stadiums impact your house value.
Ultimately first hom…
In this episode, we discuss the 7 signs that you should not invest in property.
And we also mention our upcoming webinar '5 houses in 5 years: How many houses can I actually buy before I retire?',…
In this episode, we discuss the property manager pit falls to avoid.
This includes how to make sure you look after good tenants ... so that they don't feel like you're being intrusive.
We also ment…
In this episode, we discuss the latest news around Du Val and Kenyon Clarke.
We go past the headlines to understand what's happening, whether Du Val will close and what it means for their customers.
…In this episode, we discuss how to get into the 'No Mortgage Mindset'.
This is the mindset you need to get into if you actually want to pay your mortgage off faster.
We also mention the new season of…
In this episode, we discuss 3 changes that are making it easier for Kiwis to get a mortgage.
This is welcome news to both first home buyers and property investors.
It means that some people can bor…
In this episode, we are joined by Mark to discuss his property portfolio.
He and his wife own their own home. But they feel hamstrung by their mortgage and their home.
Mark wanted to know whether h…
In this episode, we discuss how passive you can make your property portfolio.
This includes a breakdown of what you can automate and how many hours that would save you.
We also mention the new seaso…
In this episode, we are joined by Bridgette Jackson to discuss what happens to property when you get divorced.
Bridgette is a certified divorce coach and talks us through what property investors nee…
In this episode, we discuss where rates are increasing most in New Zealand.
This includes how fast rates are going up, and how to deal with those higher rates as a property investor.
We also mention…
In this episode, we discuss the best ways to invest $100k, $200k and $500k.
We look at the best ways to use your money depending on how much you have.
This should give you a few ideas about how you…
In this episode, we answer the main questions asked at our recent webinar, all about how to pay off your mortgage in 5-7 years.
This includes a look at how mortgages work, and how to invest in prope…