The Property Academy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss why investing in property early can supercharge your wealth.

You’ll learn:

• How much money you could have made if you bought property 5, 10, or even 20 years ago
• Why when you …

In this episode, we discuss whether auctions really get sellers a better price … or if it’s all just hype from real estate agents.

We reveal:

• What the actual data shows about whether auctions sell for …

In this episode, we discuss the best way to find investment properties in 2025 — without endlessly scrolling through Trade Me listings.

You’ll learn:

• The 5 different ways to find properties in NZ
• How to…

In this episode, we share the story of Tommy — a Kiwi investor who bought four properties in just 10 months … all while working overseas in China.

You’ll learn:

• How he built a cashflow-positive portfol…

In this episode, we discuss whether today’s New Builds are really as good as some people say.

You’ll learn:

• The red flags to watch out for when inspecting a new build
• What builders did better 50 years …

In this episode, we discuss the government’s latest KiwiSaver changes … and how they could leave some Kiwis up to $96,000 better off by retirement.

You’ll learn:

• Why your KiwiSaver contribution will so…

In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank’s latest decision to cut the OCR — and why this interest rate drop is different from the rest.

You’ll learn:

• What the 0.25% drop actually means for your mor…

In this episode, we discuss the most common floorplan mistakes that make tenants and buyers walk away — even if the property looks great on paper.

You’ll learn:

• The 11 design flaws that ruin a good pro…

In this episode, we discuss how much property accountants really cost — and what you’re actually paying for at each price point.

You’ll learn:

• The 3 pricing tiers for property accountants in NZ
• What you…

In this episode, we discuss the 6 most important things to check before buying a property — so you don’t end up with a dud.

You’ll learn:

• How much deposit you really need (hint: it’s not always 20%)
• The…

In this episode, we share Nick’s story — a Kiwi tradie who bought a do-up in Auckland… and ended up with a toxic home, a rogue removalist, and a $50,000 repair bill.

You’ll learn:

• How asbestos was miss…

In this episode, we discuss what actually counts as “fair wear and tear” — and how much damage a tenant can do before they’re forced to pay.

You’ll learn:

• When landlords can legally take money from the…

In this episode, we discuss who’s legally allowed to sell property in New Zealand — and the 5 different levels of people involved in the real estate game.

You’ll learn:

• Who can sell property without an…

In this episode, we discuss how often tenants fall behind on rent – and whether rent arrears are as scary as many property investors fear.

You’ll learn:

• The real data behind how often rent goes unpaid …

In this episode, we discuss how fast interest rates are actually falling — and what that means for your mortgage.

You’ll learn:

• Why Trump’s tariffs could be the surprising reason your mortgage just got…

In this episode, we discuss what happened when we challenged ourselves to live off the New Zealand Superannuation for a full week — and spoiler: it was harder than we thought.

You’ll learn:

• What it’s r…

In this episode, we discuss whether property investing still stacks up in 2025 — or if the golden age is over (and never coming back).

You’ll learn:

• The real returns you can expect from property vs sha…

In this episode, we discuss how Oliver — a 23-year-old investor — bought his first home in Tauranga, went from landscaper to accountant, and used a clever Kiwi strategy to pay off his mortgage faster…

In this episode, we discuss what to do every time you get paid — and how to create a simple system that helps you grow wealth without overthinking it.

You’ll learn:

• Why budgeting doesn’t work (and what…

In this episode, we discuss whether that old saying — “time in the market beats timing the market” — actually holds up. (Spoiler: it does. And we’ve got the data to prove it.)

You’ll learn:

• The best an…