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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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 2245
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
How Debbie and Brett Rebuilt Their Portfolio After Hitting a Wall⎥Ep. 2110
In this episode, we discuss how Debbie and Brett rebuilt their entire property investment strategy after hitting a major roadblock.After losing finance on a deal, they were forced to pause, regroup, …
The Weird Money Stuff You Don't Know (But Really Should)⎥Ep. 2109
You’ve been learning about property investment your whole life … even if you didn’t know it.In this episode, we reveal 5 real-world investing lessons hidden in the classic board game Monopoly – and h…
Monopoly Already Taught You These 5 Real Life Investing Lessons⎥Ep. 2108
You’ve been learning about property investment your whole life … even if you didn’t know it.In this episode, we reveal 5 real-world investing lessons hidden in the classic board game Monopoly – and h…
What's the BEST Way to Sell Your Property?⎥Ep. 2107
What’s the best way to sell your property in today’s market?Auction? Deadline sale? Price by negotiation? There are pros and cons to each – and if you get it wrong, you could walk away with tens of t…
Are We Really at the Bottom of the Housing Market?⎥Ep. 2106
In this episode, we dig into the data to figure out whether the housing market has really bottomed out – or if there’s more pain to come.
You’ll learn:
- What the 5 signs that the market is turning
- The 4 …
Do I Really Need a Family Trust? Or Is It Just Another Cost?⎥Ep. 2105
Thinking about setting up a family trust but unsure if it’s worth it in 2025?
In this episode, we dig into the real reasons Kiwis set up trusts – and whether you still need one today.
You’ll learn the…
I Own 43 Properties But I Wish I Learned This Sooner⎥Ep. 2104
Most investors dream of building a massive portfolio – Andrew Nicol actually did it.
He owns 43 properties … but along the way, made some major mistakes.In this episode, Andrew shares what he’d do di…
I Own 43 Properties But I Wish I Learned This Sooner⎥Ep. 2104
Most investors dream of building a massive portfolio – Andrew Nicol actually did it.
He owns 43 properties … but along the way, made some major mistakes.In this episode, Andrew shares what he’d do di…
I Renovated a House While 8 Months Pregnant!⎥Ep. 2103
Tiffany’s the behind-the-scenes superstar here at Opes – and in this episode, she finally steps up to the mic.
She shares the story of how she bought and fully renovated a house while 35 weeks pregnan…
What Happens to My Mortgage If I Die?⎥Ep. 2102
Nobody likes to think about it … but what happens to your mortgage if you die?
Will your kids inherit the debt? Will the bank come knocking?
In this episode, we break down what actually happens when s…
Auckland CV's Drop 9% – What Property Owners Must Know⎥Ep. 2101
Auckland’s new council valuations are out – and the average CV has dropped by 9%. But what does that actually mean for your property, your rates, and your negotiating power?
In this episode, we break …
How Much Should I Actually Invest Per Month?⎥Ep. 2100
In this episode, we discuss how much Kiwis really need to invest each month.
We explore:
- 3 simple rules of thumb for figuring out your target investment rate
- How much people actually save – and whether…
How to get better investment returns than the market⎥Ep. 2099
Ever wondered how some investors seem to get above average returns, while others just track the market?
In this episode, we reveal how to potentially beat the market by understanding direct vs indirec…
Retire before 55 on $100k passive income
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at how to "Retire before 55 on $100k passive income"
In this podcast you'll learn:
- the 9 step…
The real reason the Real Estate Agent won't tell you the house price⎥Ep. 2098
In this episode, we discuss: why real estate agents often won’t tell you the price upfront … and what you can do about it.
It’s one of the biggest frustrations buyers have — feeling like the agent is …
Landlords - LISTEN To This Before 1st July⎥Ep. 2097
There’s a major rule change coming … and if you miss it, a simple cat door could cost you $7,200.
In this episode, we reveal the big shift in the Healthy Homes Standards and what every landlord must d…
I built a secure retirement plan in my 60s – here's how⎥Ep. 2096
In this episode, we discuss how Mark – a 63-year-old Tauranga pizza shop owner – built a secure retirement plan later in life, even after making some costly property investment mistakes.
- Hear how he s…
From 5% to 40% – The history and future of house deposits⎥Ep. 2095
In this episode, Ed and Andrew take you on a deep dive through the history of loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions in New Zealand.
You’ll hear how investors once needed just a 5% deposit … and how …
The biggest house price crashes in history⎥Ep. 2094
In this episode, we discuss the 7 worst property crashes in history – and how far prices really fell.
You'll learn:
• What triggered each collapse (from financial crises to pandemics)
• Whether New Zea…
What it'd take for us to take a long-term interest rate ⎥ Ep. 2093
In this episode, we discuss what it would actually take for us (Ed and Andrew) to fix our interest rates for the long term.
You’ll learn:
Why we usually recommend fixing for 1 year at a time
The exact c…