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 look through history to see if the bank's house price predictions are accurate.
This includes looking at ANZ, ASB and the Reserve Bank's previous forecasts, then looking at what …
In this episode, we discuss whether cellphone towers and powerline impact your property's value.
We look at data and university research that shows that some cellphone towers can impact your propert…
In this episode, we discuss the 5 different ways you can measure investment property returns.
This includes the pros and cons of gross yields, net yields, cash on cash return, return on investment a…
In this episode, we discuss why property investors need to care about getting the lowest deposit possible.
This includes how investors can use lower deposits to get a higher return on investment.
We…
In this episode, we discuss a case study about how to convert a leasehold property into a freehold title.
This is based off a real scenario, where a unit owner needs to works with other property own…
In this episode, we test Andrew to see if he can answer 8 simple money questions.
This is based off a recent OneRoof article, which said that most Kiwis can't answer these basic questions.
Follow a…
In this episode, we discuss the 6 steps you can take to find profitable investment properties.
This includes where to get good data and how to analyse it.
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In this episode, we discuss the Premium In, Premium Out principle.
This is the principle where you sometimes spend more money on a property, but it doesn't become a better investment.
The risk is t…
In this episode, we discuss the right way to rent an investment property to a family member.
This includes the dos and don'ts, including why you should never accept some of their money as part of th…
In this episode, we reveal the truth about inheritance.
This includes why you should never fully count on the money (until it hits your bank account).
We also go through court cases in New Zealand's…
In this episode, we discuss whether home buyers are scared of plaster homes.
This includes a review of research out of the University of Auckland about whether plaster homes sell for less money (eve…
In this episode, we review and compare the 4 main types of cladding used in New Zealand.
This includes, bricks, plaster, weatherboard and metal.
And while there are lots of different types of mater…
In this episode, we are joined by Tyson from TK Plastering to discuss plaster homes.
This includes:
In this episode, we discuss the story of the Lawyer and the Truck Driver.
This is a parable that shows that you don't need a high income to be rich ... you just need to invest for the long term.
We …
In this episode, we show you how to analyse a New Build investment property.
This includes a step by step breakdown of how Ed and Andrew analyse potential investment opportunities.
That way you can …
In this episode, we show you how to analyse an investment property.
We take a property from iFind Property's website and run through the numbers.
That way you can analyse your own properties when yo…
In this episode, we discuss the 5 money personalities so you can decide which one you are.
Ed and Andrew take the Money Personality test and reveal how they think about money too.
We mention the Mon…
In this episode, we discuss how to set goals that you will actually achieve in 2024.
The trouble with goal setting is most people know they should set goals ... but then either don't, or they forget …
In this episode, Ed and Andrew share the properties they bought and settled in 2023.
This includes the properties they said they'd buy (and then didn't), along with their property highs and lows ove…
In this episode, we review everything that happened in property investment in 2023.
This includes storms, banks collapsing, developers collapsing, elections, tax changes, and a whole heap more.
We …