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 Jeremy Field, a 34-year-old who already owns 5 properties.
Jeremy shares his story, including how he dropped out of high school with no qualifications.
He went on …
In this episode, we discuss how you can become a full-time property investor.
This includes what it takes to quit your 9-to-5 and manage your property portfolio full-time.
We look into Connor's sce…
In today's episode, we are joined by Nuinra Katta from NMK Interiors.
Nurina is an interior who specialises in investment properties. She shares what property investors need to know when renovating …
In this episode, we are joined by Ilse Wolfe to discuss a case study of how one investor purchased a property for $50k under its value.
She also shares how the investor spent just $10k on a renovati…
In this episode, we chat with the Money Mentalist, Lynda Moore.
Lynda shares her personal journey and how she was told from a young age just to "marry a rich farmer".
This includes looking at the r…
In this episode, we discuss one of Ed's biggest property investment mistakes.
He shares how we put a property under contract when his relationship was already on the rocks.
Ultimately this put him i…
In this episode, we discuss how Kiwis can decide which interest rate to choose.
This includes which mortgage interest rate to go for and strategies for selecting the best mortgage interest rate.
We…
In this episode, we are joined by Aaron – a listener of the show – for Case Study Sunday.
Aaron shares how he owns 12 properties and how he has quickly grown a portfolio while living aborad.
Main po…
In this episode, we discuss National's foreign property buyer policy.
This includes which parts of New Zealand would be most impacted and how that might flow through to the rest of the country.
Mai…
In this episode, we discuss how fast rents go up. This includes times when rents have gone up faster than average.
It also looks at times when rents haven't increased quite as fast.
We also dive in…
In this episode, we discuss property syndication 101, and how investors can get started in property syndication.
We go through the basic and more complex approaches. We also mention some of the comp…
In this episode, we discuss the pivotal trait that sets successful property investors apart from the rest.
This includes looking at the psychological tactics you can use to motivate yourself to cont…
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the Buy and Hold strategy.
While the idea of purchasing a property and waiting for its value to rise may sound appealing, it's still got its challeng…
In this episode, we delve into the motivations behind real estate investing.
Ed and Andrew explore the Nest Egg and Golden Goose retirement strategies, using real-world examples.
These strategies h…
In this episode, we are joined by Paarth to discuss his property investment journey.
At just 24 years old, he already owns 2 properties. Seeing his older sister buy her first home at 21 inspired him…
In this episode, we discuss whether it's worth investing in Palmerston North.
Palmerston North is close to Wellington and is New Zealand's 8th largest city.
We discuss whether it's worth a punt, an…
In this timely Election Special, we delve into how various political parties' policies could influence property investors.
Our aim is not to guide your vote but to inform you about the stances of e…
In this episode, we discuss what property investors can deduct on their tax return. This
We play a game where Andrew has to rank 12 potential tax deductions from largest to smallest.
Main Points D…
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at 'Policies, Predictions & Property - How to invest in 2024' and had a real life case study…
In today’s episode, we put an Aotearoa twist on Dave Ramsey's renowned 7 Baby Steps.
We explore how these American financial guidelines translate to the Kiwi market and what adjustments would make …