The Property Academy Podcast
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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. It's hosted by Ed and Andrew from Opes Partners. Ok, now for the legal bit. The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not fi...
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1 In 4 New Builds Fail – Here's Why That's Fine⎟Ep. 2501
1 in 4 new builds fail their first inspection. Here's why that's actually not bad news.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Jeff Fahren...
Don't Choose Your Agent Like This⎟Ep. 2500
Every real estate agent seems to have an award. So how do you work out who's actually the best person to sell your home?
In this episode, Ed and...
Could You Lose Your Deposit Before Construction Starts?⎟Ep. 2499
You've paid the deposit. Then the developer goes bust.What happens next?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack one of the biggest risks of buyi...
The Managed Fund Mistake Most Investors Make⎟Ep. 2498
There are hundreds of managed funds in New Zealand. So how do you know which one is right for you?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the...
Cash Or Equity? The Better Investment Deposit⎟Ep. 2497
You've saved your deposit. Now comes the harder question: should you use your cash or your equity?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew compare both s...
Do I Now Regret Buying 3x Properties in NZ?⎟Ep. 2496
I bought 3 investment properties right at the top of the market. Then house prices fell. So, do I regret it?
In this episode, Ed puts his own pr...
We Moved Overseas... And Kept Both Houses⎟Ep. 2495
They moved to the UAE.An overseas move changed their property journey in a completely different direction.
In this Case Study Sunday, Bridget sh...
Think Your House Is Worth More? Think Again⎟Ep. 2494
Think your property is worth more than it really is? That mistake could stop your next mortgage application before it even gets started.
In this...
This Is Exactly How I Manage My Money Now⎟Ep. 2493
Most people have one bank account for everything.Ed used to have five. Now he does it differently.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew compare the fa...
OCR Rises 0.25% – Here's the Real Cost to Your Mortgage⎟Ep. 2492
The Reserve Bank just lifted the OCR.So what does that actually mean for your mortgage?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the latest OCR dec...
When Will Wellington House Prices Recover?⎟Ep. 2491
Wellington's property market has been hit harder than anywhere else in New Zealand. So how long will it take to recover?
In this episode, Ed and...
The Deposit Gift Mistake That Ends Up In Court⎟Ep. 2490
Mum and Dad want to help with your deposit. Simple... right?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew explain how gifted deposits actually work, why the p...
Auckland’s Lost Decade: When Do Prices Come Back?⎟Ep. 2489
Auckland used to lead New Zealand's property market. So why has it spent the last decade falling behind?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack A...
She Spent Almost Six Figures Just To Sell Her House⎟Ep. 2488
As a property lawyer, Holly spent nearly 10 years watching people make ... and lose money in property. Then she became an investor herself.
In t...
The Townhouse Renovation That Made Us Rethink Everything⎟Ep. 2487
Most people think you can't renovate a townhouse. But that's only true if you're thinking about structural changes.
In this episode, Ed and And...
The Rental Upgrades That Move The Dial⎟Ep. 2486
Should you renovate your rental property to get more rent?Maybe. But some upgrades deliver far better returns than others.
In this episode, Ed a...
The Things That Shock New Landlords Most⎟Ep. 2485
Most people think being a landlord is all about collecting rent.Then reality kicks in.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Tiffany Bra...
The Boarding House Catch Nobody Talks About⎟Ep. 2484
Boarding houses can generate rental yields that most property investors only dream about. But there's a reason for that.
In this episode, Ed and...
Can You Trust the Prices You See on Trade Me?⎟Ep. 2483
You find the perfect property on Trade Me.It's listed between $800,000 and $900,000. But can you actually buy it for that?
In this episode, Ed...
If You’re Serious About Building Wealth in New Zealand, Start Here!⎟Ep. 2482
Most Kiwis are told to work hard, pay off their mortgage, contribute to KiwiSaver, and everything will work out. But what if that's no longer enough?<...
She Started With A Student Loan ... Now Her Daughter Does The Accounts⎟Ep. 2474
Most students use their student loans to get through university. This Kiwi investor used hers to buy a property. Today, she's built a $6.5 million pro...
The Tenant Took Them To Tribunal ... Then This Happened⎟Ep. 2480
Many landlords dread getting a Tenancy Tribunal notice. But should they?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack how the Tenancy Tribunal actually...
The Taxes Most Investors Forget About⎟Ep. 2479
Income tax. Rates. Bright-line tax. GST. These are the main taxes property investors need to know about. But many investors don't understand when they...
Where Are the CHEAPEST Rates in NZ for Property Investors?⎟Ep. 2478
Most property investors look at council rates the wrong way. They focus on the bill amount, not how much rent it takes to pay it.
In this episod...
The Property Looked Cashflow Positive … Until We Ran The Numbers⎟Ep. 2477
A property with a 7.7% gross yield sounds cashflow positive… right? Not necessarily.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run a real Trade Me listing...
The Renovation That Adds The Most Rent⎟Ep. 2476
Most property renovations don't make you rich. But the right renovation can dramatically increase your rent.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit...
Top 5 Most OVERPRICED Areas in NZ (2026)⎟Ep. 2475
House prices don't just go up and down. Sometimes they get ahead of themselves.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down the 5 most overpriced...
He Started in Construction at 16, and Bought His First Property at 22⎟Ep. 2474
Most 22-year-olds are saving for their first home. Nick had already bought one ... and was busy renovating it.
In this Case Study Sunday, Nick...
The Couple Who Could Retire Tomorrow⎟Ep. 2473
What does financial freedom actually look like?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew share 3 real client case studies and the very different paths the...
They Thought This Deal Would Make Money⎟Ep. 2472
Property development looks simple on paper: Buy a site. Build a few townhouses. Make a profit. But once you run the numbers, the reality can look very...
The Co-Ownership Problem Nobody Sees Coming⎟Ep. 2471
Buying a property with friends, siblings, or family can help you get on the ladder sooner. But what happens when you want to buy your next property?
"Should We Cut and Run?" A Retirement Property Dilemma⎟Ep. 2470
You buy a retirement home, expecting house prices to rise. Then the market falls. Now you're topping up the mortgage every week and wondering whether...
The Bank Said No ... They Got The Deal Done⎟Ep. 2469
Most investors think they need a 30% deposit to buy an investment property. But that's not always true.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down...
5 Reasons Not To Invest In NZ Property In 2026⎟Ep. 2468
House prices are flat. Listings are piling up. Thousands of Kiwis are moving to Australia.
So… why would anyone invest in New Zealand property r...
They Bought The House Next Door ... Then The Next One⎟Ep. 2467
Thomas and Joanne own 6 properties, 10 tenancies, and a $4 million portfolio – all built while working full-time.
In this Case Study Sunday, th...
The Renovation Mistakes That Cost Investors Thousands⎟Ep. 2466
Renovating a property can make you a fortune.It can also go spectacularly wrong.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew share 4 real renovation horror s...
What Happens to House Prices When Interest Rates Rise?⎟Ep. 2465
Interest rates fall. House prices rise. At least, that’s what everyone says.
But if that’s true, why have New Zealand house prices barely moved...
Will This Bank Merger Make Mortgages Cheaper?⎟Ep. 2464
Two New Zealand banks want to join forces and take on the Aussie giants.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack Heartland Bank’s proposed $620 mi...
What Happens if NZ Super Gets Cancelled?
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at "What Happens if NZ Super Gets Cancelled...
Five Unhinged Tenancy Tribunal Cases⎟Ep. 2463
A tenant demanded more than $10,000 over a missing duvet. Another claimed an oven was poisoning her...In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack some of th...