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 reveal the banks now offering 10-year interest-only mortgages – and why this could be a game-changer for property investors.
While most banks cap interest-only terms at 5 years, so…
Divorce isn’t just emotionally devastating – it can kill your finances. In this episode, we reveal five real-life divorce horror stories and the costly mistakes investors made when their relationship…
Most Kiwis think a trust will protect their assets in a break-up.But that’s not always true. In fact, without a relationship property agreement (a prenup), even your trust could be challenged in cour…
Getting a mortgage isn’t just about picking the bank with the best rate. There are key decisions and financial tests you need to understand before the bank will lend you money.
In this episode, we bre…
Most 18-year-olds are worried about uni, flatting or getting their licence … not about mortgage rates and tenant cashflow.
But Kaylee is different. At just 18, she bought her first rental property. An…
Weddings are beautiful … but they can also cost a fortune. So in this episode, Ed shares the exact tactics he and his fiancée are using to keep costs down – while still making the big day feel specia…
Some people swear by vision boards. Others think they’re woo-woo nonsense. So in this episode, we put them to the test.You’ll hear what’s on Ed and Andrew’s personal vision boards and why these visua…
Online property estimators promise to tell you what your house is worth. But which one is actually accurate? And how close are the estimates to reality?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew are joined by Va…
In this episode, we ask a big question — what’s the real limit on house prices? Because many Kiwis wonder: If incomes don’t rise much … how can property prices keep going up?
We unpack:
Not everyone wants to wait until 65 to enjoy life. For some Kiwis, financial freedom isn’t about retirement — it’s about creating options earlier. In this episode, we explore how property can help yo…
You’re in your 40s – your income’s peaking, your expenses are soaring, and everyone wants a piece of you. It’s easy to think “I’ll deal with investing later.” But that could be the biggest financial …
In this episode, we meet Nefe and Dan – a young Kiwi couple who hit their goal of owning three properties by the time they turned 30.They didn’t win the lottery. They didn’t start with heaps of money…
Not all mortgage brokers are created equal. And if yours isn’t doing their job properly … it could be holding your investment journey back.In this episode, we reveal the 5 signs that it’s time to fir…
How do you know if your property’s yield is actually good? Most investors have no clue if they’re doing better than average.In this episode, we reveal new nationwide data that shows what a “good” yie…
So many Kiwis delay investing – waiting for the perfect moment, the right mindset, or just more time. But “someday” often turns into “never” … and that delay can cost you tens of thousands in lost ga…
We’ve all heard about the so-called “Great Wealth Transfer” — $1.6 trillion expected to pass from Baby Boomers to the next generation. But does that mean you’re about to inherit a fortune? Not quite.
…
When you get a rental appraisal, can you trust it? Or is it just a guess that’s designed to help someone make a sale?
In this episode, we reveal never-before-seen data on just how accurate rental appr…
Most Kiwis assume NZ Super will always be there.
But is that really true? Could the age change? Could the entire system be scrapped?
In this episode, we dive into the numbers behind NZ Super and how i…
When Warren landed in New Zealand, he had just $20 in his bank account.
Fast forward to today, and he owns a portfolio of seven investment properties.In this episode, we share Warren’s incredible jou…
Most property educators say they invest … but do they really?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew lay it all bare – the actual properties they’ve purchased, the cashflow they’re earning, and the lessons th…