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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How to Build a 3-Property Portfolio in Your Early 30s (Even on an Average Income)⎥Ep. 2285
By his early 30s, Josh had already built a 3-property portfolio – with homes in Twizel, Christchurch, and Milton.
In this episode, Ed and Andre...
How Long Does It Really Take to Buy a House in NZ? The Honest Timeline⎥Ep. 2284
Most Kiwis know how long it takes to sell a house – but how long does it actually take to buy one?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the...
New Zealand's Insane Property Obsession Explained⎥Ep. 2283
New Zealanders talk about property like it’s a national sport – but why?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the underlying reasons behind...
Inside the FMA’s Routine Check-Up: What Really Happened⎥Ep. 2282
What really happens when the Financial Markets Authority turns up to review your business?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew take you behind the sc...
What's going to happen to the property market in 2026?
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at "What's going to happen to the property...
The Maintenance Myth: Why ‘Low Maintenance’ Properties Still Need Love⎥Ep. 2281
Townhouses are now a big slice of New Zealand’s new builds. But some investors worry these modern builds could look tired, cheap, or even slum-like in...
The Truth About Rent Prices (and When They'll Recover)⎥Ep. 2280
It’s never felt harder to find a good tenant – rents are stalling, and some properties are sitting empty for weeks.
In this episode, Ed and Andr...
Will House Prices Rise Or Fall Over The Next 5 Years?⎥Ep. 2279
House prices are finally moving again … but is this the start of a proper boom, or just another dead cat bounce?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew...
From One Home to a Multi-City Portfolio: How Christine Mastered Property Investing⎥Ep. 2278
Christine bought her first home in Christchurch at just 23, with her parents going as guarantors. Fast-forward 30 years, and she and her husband Ross...
Why New Zealand’s Economy Feels Broken (Even When It Isn’t)⎥Ep. 2277
New Zealand feels like it’s falling apart – shrinking GDP, rising unemployment, and a wave of Kiwis heading for Australia.
In this episode, Ed a...
The Half-Million-Dollar Question: Should You Move Out of Auckland?⎥Ep. 2276
Moving out of Auckland sounds like a fast track to a cheaper, quieter life – but how much money do you actually save? And what do you give up in retur...
The Truth About Future Interest Rates (Are We Ever Going Back to 7%?)⎥Ep. 2275
Interest rates have plunged nearly 3% in two years, but how long will the good times last?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the latest...
The Best Financial Advice for Couples (Should You Spend or Save?)⎥Ep. 2274
Some Kiwis sacrifice everything for their future. Others spend it all today and hope it’ll work out. But what’s the right balance when you want to enj...
3 Passive Income Ideas for Retirement (that ACTUALLY work)⎥Ep.2273
You don’t need to stop earning an income at 65, but the smartest ways to do it aren’t always obvious.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down...
Landlords: STOP Making These 8 Stupid Mistakes⎥Ep. 2272
How to avoid unnecessary costs, stress, and headaches so your properties stay profitable?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the biggest...
Three Properties by 30: The Formula Behind Nicole’s Fast Start⎥Ep. 2271
Nicole was terrified to hit “send” on the email that got her here. But now, at just 30, she and her fiancé own three properties.
In this episod...
The 5 Things That Actually Make a Property Valuable⎥Ep. 2270
Most Kiwis think they know what makes a house worth more, but the real answers are often totally different once you look at the data.
In this e...
How This Bank Predicts the Future of Housing Prices⎥Ep. 2269
Economists are supposed to predict the future, but how do they actually do it? And how accurate are those forecasts, really?
In this episode, Ed...
Another Rate Drop! But Will Your Mortgage Actually Get Cheaper?⎥Ep. 2268
The Reserve Bank has just delivered its final OCR cut of the year ... but what does that mean for mortgages, investors, and house prices heading into...
Should You Sell or Hold? The 3 Questions Every Investor Must Ask⎥Ep. 2267
If you’ve built a property portfolio, at some point you’ll face the tough question – which one should you sell first?
In this episode, Ed and A...
Is Your Property Sitting on Shaky Ground? The Truth About TC Zones⎥Ep. 2566
If you’ve ever looked at buying a property in Christchurch, you’ve probably seen TC Zones on the map. But do they still matter today, and what do they...
How to FIND Property Deals (7 Essential Hacks)⎥Ep. 2265
Most investors scroll through Trade Me and hope to “spot” a deal. But Ed and Andrew reveal there’s a smarter, systematic way to filter out the duds an...
From Cricket to Cashflow: The Sports Mindset for Wealth Creation⎥Ep. 2264
What happens when your career has an expiry date? Ian West, a professional cricket coach, turned to property to secure his financial future.
In...
Cashback Just Went Massive: The Bank War Has Begun⎥Ep. 2263
Banks are throwing around some of the biggest cashbacks we’ve ever seen – up to 1.5% just for moving your mortgage.
In this episode, Ed and And...
Property vs Shares: The Capital Gains Tax Dilemma⎥Ep. 2262
If Labour brings in a Capital Gains Tax, does that mean investing in property is over, and shares become the better option?
In this episode, Ed...
The Hidden Killers of Your Mortgage Application⎥Ep. 2261
Ever thought you were a shoo-in for mortgage approval … only for the bank to slash your borrowing in half?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack...
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...