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
What Life on The Pension Is REALLY Like ⎥ Ep. 2052
In this episode, we discuss the harsh reality of living on NZ Super — especially if you’re still renting or paying off a mortgage at 70.
For this, we're joined by Karen Billings-Jensen, the CEO of Age…
"I accidentally became a property investor – What do I do next?" ⎥ Ep. 2051
In this episode, we discuss what to do if you’ve accidentally found yourself as a property investor.
You’ll learn:
How to decide whether to keep or sell a property you didn’t plan to invest in
The step-…
The $24,000 bedroom that wasn't a bedroom⎥Ep. 2050
In this episode, we discuss the “bedroom bluff” — a sneaky trick where sellers advertise more bedrooms than a property really has.You’ll learn:
- How one woman lost $24,000 by buying a “3-bedroom” that …
The Airbnb tax trap no one talks about⎥Ep. 2049
In this episode, we discuss the hidden Airbnb tax trap that could cost property investors over $150,000 — and how to avoid falling into it.You’ll learn:
- What the trap is and why so many short-term ren…
Is this new rule the solution to NZ's housing crisis?⎥Ep. 2048
In this episode, we discuss whether the government’s RMA reforms could be the policy that kills the housing crisis — or creates a whole new one.
You’ll learn:
- What the new RMA changes actually mean for…
How I went from $5/hr to $8.5 million in property⎥Ep. 2047
In this episode, we discuss how one investor (Raj) went from earning just $5 an hour to building a property portfolio worth $8.5 million.
You’ll hear:
- How he grew a 12-property portfolio while raising …
Should I FIRE my property manager?⎥Ep. 2046
In this episode, we discuss how to fire your property manager — without the awkward conversations or unnecessary drama.
You’ll learn:
- The exact process for switching property managers (it’s easier than…
Home and Income properties: smart investment or financial trap?⎥Ep. 2045
In this episode, we discuss whether home-and-income properties are a smart way to boost your cashflow — or a financial trap in disguise.
You’ll learn:
- How much capital growth these properties really ac…
The hidden advantage of investing in a flat market⎥Ep. 2044
In this episode, we discuss why investing during a flat property market might be one of the smartest moves you can make — even if it doesn’t feel that way.
You’ll learn:
- Why flat markets often offer hi…
Foreign buyers: The housing market's last hope? ⎥Ep. 2043
In this episode, we discuss whether foreign buyers could soon be let back into the New Zealand housing market — and what that might mean for house prices.
You’ll learn:
- Why this policy could be back on…
How to stop bleeding cashflow on your properties [Case Study]⎥Ep. 2042
In this episode, we discuss how to stop the cashflow bleeding on your investment properties — and what to do if you think you’ve made a mistake.
You’ll hear:
- The #1 thing to do if your investment is un…
How Trump's tariffs could LOWER your mortgage rates⎥Ep. 2041
In this episode, we discuss how Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could actually lead to lower mortgage interest rates here in New Zealand.
You’ll learn:
- Why tariffs usually hurt the economy — and the ca…
"I saved $100,000 by 21 and bought my FIRST HOME" [Must Listen]⎥Ep. 2040
In this episode, we discuss how one young Kiwi (Phoebe) saved over $100,000 by the age of 21 and bought her first home while earning just $65,000 a year.
You’ll hear:
- How she hustled on the side to gr…
NZ’s $184 billion insurance crisis explained⎥Ep. 2039
In this episode, we discuss New Zealand’s massive insurance problem — and how it could leave homeowners seriously out of pocket when disaster strikes.
You’ll hear the shocking story of one Kiwi who wa…
Inside the shocking true stories of abandoned properties⎥Ep. 2038
In this episode, we discuss the shocking reality of what happens when tenants disappear without warning — and the nightmare some landlords are left to clean up.
We share real-life stories of propertie…
OCR cut: How Trump's tariffs will make your mortgage cheaper ⎥ Ep. 2037
In this episode, we break down the Reserve Bank’s latest move to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) – now sitting at 3.5%.
You’ll learn:
- Why the Reserve Bank made the cut (the 5th in a row)
- What they thin…
"I lost $107k on property. Should I sell or push on?"
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at what if you invested in property but it has lost value since you bought.
In this podcast …
New: Granny flats just got WAY easier (and Cheaper)⎥Ep. 2036
In this episode, we discuss the government’s just-announced changes that make it easier and cheaper to build a granny flat or minor dwelling on your property.
These changes could help you:
- Create extr…
Best apps to manage your money (Personal finance app comparison)⎥Ep. 2035
In this episode, we discuss the top personal finance apps in New Zealand.
Over two weeks, we tested three of the most popular tools: PocketSmith, Sortme, and YNAB (You Need A Budget).
We looked at the…
"I haggled $116,000 off a house!"⎥Ep. 2034
In this episode, we discuss how Andrew managed to negotiate a massive $116,000 discount off a property.
We also share how much you can realistically shave off a purchase price in today’s market.
We bre…