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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The Ultimate Guide to Taking Over a Tenanted Property (The Right Way)⎥Ep. 2260
Buying your first investment property is exciting, until you realise it already has tenants. What happens next?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew w...
The Hidden Cost of ‘Free’ Property Management⎥Ep. 2259
Should you hire a property manager or manage the property yourself?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the real numbers, time commitment,...
5 Ways to Retire Filthy Rich in New Zealand⎥Ep. 2258
Most Kiwis dream of a comfortable retirement – but what if you could retire filthy rich instead?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack five sma...
Can 5 Rental Properties Really Make You Financially Free?⎥
At just 20 years old, Tony ran the numbers and decided five rental properties could set him financially free. Now in his 40s, he’s well on his way – b...
Why Bank Interest Rates Aren't Dropping (Explained)⎥Ep. 2256
When the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR, how long does it actually take for the banks to follow?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into two years o...
The New Law That Will Change Renting in New Zealand⎥Ep. 2255
Big news for property investors – from 1st December 2025, the pet bond law takes effect, reshaping how landlords and tenants handle pets in rentals. <...
Sell It or Rent It? The 3-Step Framework for Making the Right Choice⎥Ep. 2254
You’ve built equity in your first home, so should you sell it or keep it as a rental when you upgrade?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break dow...
Trump's 50-Year Mortgages Plan: Housing Saviour or Financial Disaster?⎥Ep. 2253
Donald Trump wants to introduce 50-year mortgage terms in the US – a move that could shake global property markets.
In this episode, Ed and Andr...
Downsizing Your Home: Smart Retirement Plan or Risky Bet?⎥Ep. 2252
Many Kiwis plan to sell the family home and buy something smaller to fund retirement. But does downsizing still work in 2025, or is it another myth ab...
When Property Investing Doesn’t Work: The $500k Lesson⎥Ep. 2251
After 23 years in the market, a Wellington couple has lost half a million dollars investing in property.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break d...
Why I Bought 3 Apartments in the Same Building (And LOVE It)⎥Ep. 2250
At 14, Charlie biked to the local stockbroker’s office with a cheque in hand to buy his first shares. 25 years later, that same drive had turned into...
How To Invest In Your 20s Vs 30s Vs 40s And Beyond⎥Ep. 2249
The best investment strategy changes as you do.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack how to invest at every stage of life – from your first jo...
Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough (If You’re Doing This)⎥Ep. 2248
Is success all about hard work, or just being in the right place at the right time?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew go head-to-head to debate wh...
How To Trick Yourself Into Becoming a Millionaire?⎥Ep. 2247
Your brain wants wealth, but it also wants comfort.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the science of why even smart people make dumb mo...
Interest-Free Home Loans? The Truth Behind the Hype⎥Ep. 2246
An “interest-free mortgage” sounds incredible, but is it really what it seems?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew delve into Liberty Trust’s offer,...
Break Fee Myths: What the Banks Don’t Tell You⎥Ep. 2245
Interest rates are falling ... but does that mean you should break your fixed-term mortgage early?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack when i...
How The Rich Use Debt To Get Richer (And You Can Too)⎥Ep. 2244
Most people are taught that debt is bad. But Ed and Andrew explain why the right kind of debt can actually make you wealthy – if you know how to use i...
Buying at the Peak: How to Survive When the Market Turns Against You⎥ Ep. 2243
Amber and her husband bought their Auckland home at the height of the 2021 property boom. Four years later, they’ve smashed $200,000 off their mortgag...
The $5,000 Mortgage Hack That Will Make Banks PAY YOU⎥Ep. 2242
Thousands of Kiwis are making thousands of dollars ... without working an extra hour.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack how homeowners are...
The Tax That Never Lands: A 50-Year History of CGT Failures⎥Ep. 2241
For over half a century, politicians have promised – and failed – to bring in a Capital Gains Tax.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew trace the 7 ti...
Will Labour’s Capital Gains Tax CRUSH House Prices?⎥Ep. 2240
Labour has just unveiled its plan for a new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – one aimed squarely at property investors.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew...
The Secret Costs of Property Investing (Beyond the Mortgage)⎥Ep. 2239
Everyone budgets for a deposit and mortgage payments, but what about maintenance?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the real cost of keepin...
House Prices: Recovery or Just Spring Fever?⎥Ep. 2238
House prices are rising again … but is this the start of a genuine recovery, or just the usual Spring bounce?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig...
5 Biggest Property Scams to Avoid in 2026⎥Ep. 2237
In the property market, scams evolve rapidly and are becoming increasingly difficult to spot.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew expose the five bi...
"We Gave Up Weekends for 2 Years – But It Paid Off!"⎥Ep. 2236
Sonja and Kurt spent two years working every weekend, juggling renovations, tenants, and full-time jobs – but their sacrifice is now paying off.
The Rise and Fall of Du Val: What Every Investor Should Learn⎥Ep. 2235
From private jet to financial failure – this is the true story of Du Val, once one of New Zealand’s high-profile property developers.
In this e...
The Truth About Bad Tenants: How Likely Are You to Get One?⎥Ep. 2234
Every landlord fears getting stuck with a bad tenant, but how likely is it really?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into thousands of Tenancy...
Want the Perfect Property? You Can Only Pick 2 Out of 3 (Here’s Why)⎥Ep. 2233
Everyone wants the perfect property – one that skyrockets in value, pays for itself, and doesn’t cost a cent to buy.
But Ed and Andrew reveal w...
The 5 Biggest Housing Booms Ever ⎥Ep. 2232
From Spain’s ghost towns to Japan’s 86x land price surge, these real-world examples reveal what really happens when house prices go from hot … to hyst...
What They Don’t Tell You About Buying Investment Property⎥Ep. 2231
You’ve finally bought your first investment property, but what happens next?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through what your first 12 mon...
How to Buy 5 Investment Properties in 7 Years (Step-by-Step)⎥Ep. 2230
You’ve finally bought your first investment property, but what happens next?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through what your first 12 mon...
How They Bought Two Houses at Once (and Didn't Freak Out)⎥Ep. 2229
Buying one investment property can be scary, but buying two at the same time? That’s next-level.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew speak with Alic...
How to Tell When a Property Deal Is About to Go Wrong⎥Ep. 2228
Sometimes, even experienced investors walk away from a deal, and that’s exactly what happened to Andrew.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew go behi...
What to Do When Your Flatmate’s Partner Moves In (Without Asking)⎥Ep. 2227
If your flatmate’s boyfriend or girlfriend keeps staying over, it might be costing you more than you think.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew crun...
Property vs Shares – Which Builds Wealth Faster?⎥Ep. 2226
Every investor faces the same question: Should I invest in property or shares?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Mark Lister, Invest...
What Over-65 Kiwis Spend Their Money On (and it's WILD)⎥Ep. 2225
We talk a lot about how much you need in retirement. But here’s the real question: what do retirees actually spend their money on once they stop worki...
The Surprising Truth About Your Bank Accounts⎥Ep. 2224
How do you set up your bank accounts as a property investor?In this episode, Ed and Andrew discuss how to structure your bank accounts properly as a p...
The Government Is Manipulating House Prices!?⎥Ep. 2223
Is our Government really manipulating house prices?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew discuss whether the New Zealand Government is quietly manipul...
How a Macca’s Supervisor With 110 Staff Became a Property Investor⎥Ep. 2222
From flipping burgers to flipping houses (almost)... How did Alex’s McDonald’s career give him the numbers skill to invest in?
In this episode,...
The $1 Estate Plan That Could Cost You Everything⎥Ep. 2221
Why can't you sell your house to your trust for just $1?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew discuss why you can’t just sell your house to yourself (...