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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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10-Year Interest-Only Loans: NZ's Game-Changing Move for Property Investors⎥Ep. 2149

10-Year Interest-Only Loans: NZ's Game-Changing Move for Property Investors⎥Ep. 2149

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…

00:14:48  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Divorce Horror Stories: How to Protect Your Wealth⎥Ep. 2148

Divorce Horror Stories: How to Protect Your Wealth⎥Ep. 2148

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…

00:16:33  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Should I Get a Pre-Nup? (Relationship Property Agreements Explained NZ)⎥Ep. 2147

Should I Get a Pre-Nup? (Relationship Property Agreements Explained NZ)⎥Ep. 2147

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…

00:22:02  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
The Ultimate Guide To Mortgages In New Zealand⎥Ep. 2146

The Ultimate Guide To Mortgages In New Zealand⎥Ep. 2146

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…

00:22:55  |   Sun 27 Jul 2025

"How I Saved $45k By 18 Years Old – And Bought My First House"⎥Ep. 2145

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…

00:16:56  |   Sat 26 Jul 2025
7 Creative Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding⎥Ep. 2144

7 Creative Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding⎥Ep. 2144

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…

00:20:01  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Is a Vision Board Worth It? (We Test It Out)⎥Ep. 2143

Is a Vision Board Worth It? (We Test It Out)⎥Ep. 2143

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…

00:18:51  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
What's The BEST Way To Estimate House Prices In New Zealand⎥Ep. 2142

What's The BEST Way To Estimate House Prices In New Zealand⎥Ep. 2142

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…

00:19:34  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
How High Can House Prices Go? (vs Incomes)⎥Ep. 2141

How High Can House Prices Go? (vs Incomes)⎥Ep. 2141

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:

  • The latest hous…
00:16:16  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
How to Fund a Mini-Retirement With Property (4 Strategies Explained)⎥Ep. 2140

How to Fund a Mini-Retirement With Property (4 Strategies Explained)⎥Ep. 2140

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…

00:19:38  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
If You Are 40 & Own A House In NZ, You Need To Hear THIS⎥Ep. 2139

If You Are 40 & Own A House In NZ, You Need To Hear THIS⎥Ep. 2139

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 …

00:20:14  |   Sun 20 Jul 2025
How This Couple Bought 3 Houses Before 30⎥Ep. 2138

How This Couple Bought 3 Houses Before 30⎥Ep. 2138

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…

00:29:05  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
5 Signs You Need to FIRE Your Mortgage Broker⎥Ep. 2137

5 Signs You Need to FIRE Your Mortgage Broker⎥Ep. 2137

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…

00:20:25  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
What is a Good Yield for a Property in 2025?⎥Ep. 2136

What is a Good Yield for a Property in 2025?⎥Ep. 2136

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…

00:14:07  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
The Myth of “I’ll Invest Someday”⎥Ep. 2135

The Myth of “I’ll Invest Someday”⎥Ep. 2135

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…

00:19:48  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Why the Great Wealth Transfer Isn't What You Think It Is⎥Ep. 2134

Why the Great Wealth Transfer Isn't What You Think It Is⎥Ep. 2134

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.

00:17:50  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
New Data: Are Rental Appraisals REALLY Accurate?⎥Ep. 2133

New Data: Are Rental Appraisals REALLY Accurate?⎥Ep. 2133

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…

00:12:52  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
Is This The End Of NZ Super?⎥Ep. 2132

Is This The End Of NZ Super?⎥Ep. 2132

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…

00:19:59  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
How I Went From $20 In My Bank Account To 7 Properties (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2131

How I Went From $20 In My Bank Account To 7 Properties (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2131

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…

00:21:53  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
Revealed: The Properties I Really Invested In⎥Ep. 2130

Revealed: The Properties I Really Invested In⎥Ep. 2130

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…

00:15:31  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
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