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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They Paid $10K… Then Everything Stopped Overnight⎟Ep. 2402
Thousands of dollars… paid for “lifetime” coaching. Then the company shuts down overnight.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what happen...
Are Mortgage Rates About to Go Up? Here’s What’s Really Happening⎟Ep. 2401
The Reserve Bank is forecasting inflation could hit 4.2%… so why didn’t they raise the Official Cash Rate?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack...
The Top Mortgage Brokers in NZ (Who We’d Actually Recommend)⎟Ep. 2400
Yesterday, we talked about what happens when you miss a mortgage repayment. Today, let’s talk about how to avoid getting into that situation in the fi...
This Is What the Bank Does After One Missed Payment⎟Ep. 2399
Miss one mortgage payment… what actually happens next?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the exact step-by-step process banks follow w...
The Truth About Auckland Suburbs (Ranked Best to Worst)⎟Ep. 2398
Which Auckland suburbs are actually worth investing in right now… and which ones should you avoid?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew rank 15 Auckla...
If He Was One Day Late… He Would’ve Lost the Deal⎟Ep. 2397
At one point, his mortgage repayments were equal to his entire weekly income… and he still made it work.
In this Case Study Sunday, Mitchell sha...
Lose $5K a Year… Make $100K? Here’s How⎟Ep. 2396
Most Kiwis think property should “pay for itself”… but what if it doesn’t?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what negative gearing actua...
Follow This Process or Risk Getting the Wrong Tenant⎟Ep. 2395
Finding a tenant isn’t hard… finding a good tenant is.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the exact 5-step process used by professional...
House Flipping in 2026: What Still Makes Money – and What Doesn’t⎟Ep. 2394
Want to know what actually works in house flipping in 2026 – from someone who’s been doing it since 1999?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit dow...
Your Retirement Number Might Be Off – Here’s What to Do Instead⎟Ep. 2393
Most people think retirement spending is a straight line… but it’s not.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the three stages of retirement...
This Could Be Costing You Thousands Every Year (Most Investors Miss It)⎟Ep. 2392
Two investors. Same property. Same numbers. One pays $0 in tax… the other pays $3,400 a year. What’s the difference?
In this episode, Ed and And...
House Prices Always Do THIS Before An Election ⎟Ep. 2391
Do house prices actually change when there’s an election… or is that just something investors tell themselves?
In this episode, Ed breaks down w...
Burgled. Flooded. Cancer… And They Still Built Wealth⎟Ep. 2390
They bought in a “rough” street no one else wanted… got burgled… had a tenant deliberately flood their rental… and faced a cancer diagnosis — all whil...
Developers I Wouldn’t Touch (Without Naming Them)⎟Ep. 2389
Not all property developers are created equal… and when the market gets tough, some start cutting corners.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal...
A Sneaky Peek at the Property Deals We’re Recommending Right Now⎟Ep. 2388
“What properties are you actually offering right now?”
In this episode, Ed and Andrew pull back the curtain and give a rare behind-the-scenes lo...
Confessions of Property Investors (What They Won’t Say Publicly)⎟Ep. 2387
What do property investors really think… but never say out loud?
In this crossover episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Nefe and Stevie from the...
Which Makes You Richer – Property or Business? (It’s Not What You Think)⎟Ep. 2386
If you’ve got $600,000 to invest… should you buy a property or a business?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real numbers behind bot...
The Wealth Mistake Most Homeowners Don’t Realise They’re Making⎟Ep. 2385
Most Kiwis think the goal is simple: buy a house, pay it off, and you’ll be financially secure. But that strategy can leave many people “Broke Rich.”...
Is $100K, $250K, $500K and $1M Enough to Retire Comfortably?⎟Ep. 2384
Is $100k enough to retire? What about $250k, $500k… or even $1 million?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run the numbers on what different retirem...
Why Stretching Their Mortgage to 30 Years Helped Them Buy Again⎟Ep. 2383
How do you build a 4-property portfolio by your late 30s… when you started with a lifestyle block and made a bunch of it up as you went?
In this...
The 5 Strangest Home Loans Available in New Zealand⎟Ep. 2382
Most people think non-bank lenders are just the “last resort.” But some of their loan products are surprisingly creative ... and can unlock deals that...
The Maintenance Bills That Catch Landlords Off Guard⎟Ep. 2381
What actually breaks in a rental, and what does it really cost?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through a rental property room by room to sh...
Could a War in the Middle East Push Up Your Mortgage Rate?⎟Ep. 2380
War in the Middle East might feel far away ... but it could still affect the interest rate on your mortgage.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew brea...
Here’s How Much Landlords Really Add To New Zealand’s Economy (New Report)⎟Ep. 2379
Property investors get called everything from “parasites” to “rent thieves.” But what do landlords actually contribute to New Zealand’s economy?
...
How Old Is Too Old To Buy a Property?⎟Ep. 2378
How old is too old to buy a property?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what banks really think about age, and why turning 60 (or even 7...
What's Going on With NZ House Prices?⎟Ep. 2377
House prices are down 16% from the peak ... and even further once you adjust for inflation.So… is something broken?
In this episode, Ed and Andr...
Two Builders, No House… Now She’s Mini-Retired in Greece⎟Ep. 2376
She lost her first deposit. Fought a builder. Held land for 12 years. And still came back to property investing.
In this Case Study Sunday epis...
You Think You Can Only Buy One… The Model Says Otherwise⎟Ep. 2375
How many houses can you actually buy?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run three real-life scenarios through a bank-style modelling tool to show w...
The Reserve Bank’s Rules Aren’t as Strict as You Think⎟Ep. 2374
Are home buyers secretly breaking the Reserve Bank’s rules?
In this episode, Ed fact-checks Andrew and dives into the data to reveal just how ma...
When the Bank Says No – What’s Your Next Move?⎟Ep. 2373
Non-banks used to feel like a last resort.Not anymore.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down when property investors actually use non-bank l...
NZ Property: Easiest in the World to Buy?! (You WON'T Believe This)⎟Ep. 2372
Is New Zealand actually the easiest country in the world to buy property?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew compare NZ’s property system to the UK,...
Can You Use a Student Loan to Pay Off Your Mortgage?⎟Ep. 2371
Can you use a student loan to pay down your investment property?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack a clever question from a listener who won...
From Learner to Mega Landlord: The 7 Stages Explained⎟Ep. 2370
What level of property investor are you?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 7 levels of property investment – from complete beginner...
He Started Investing in Shanghai – Now He Develops Across NZ⎟Ep. 2369
What does it look like to invest in Shanghai, build New Zealand’s largest IKEA parallel importing business… and then pivot into commercial property de...
Sell One Property… Lose the Cash? Here’s Why⎟Ep. 2368
Got all your properties with one bank? That could be a problem.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack cross-collateralisation – what it is, why...
The 4 Ways to Make Retirement Cheaper (or More Expensive)⎟Ep. 2367
Will you need to work until 72… or can you make retirement cheaper than you think?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the retirement debate –...
We Bought a Property Together, and Now We Hate Each Other⎟Ep. 2366
We bought a property together… and now we hate each other. It sounds dramatic, but it happens more often than you think.
In this episode, Ed and...
Auckland’s 2 Million Home Plan Just Shrunk – Here’s Why⎟Ep. 2365
The government just made a massive housing U-turn. Auckland’s theoretical housing capacity has been slashed by 400,000 homes, from 2 million down to 1...
They’re Saying It’s Over for Property Investors… Is It?⎟Ep. 2364
“16 reasons why it’s all over for mum-and-dad property investors.”That was the headline. But is property investment actually dead?
In this episo...
The Rules Non-Residents Must Follow to Buy in NZ (2026 Update)⎟Ep. 2363
Living overseas but want to invest in New Zealand property?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down exactly how it works in 2026 – who can leg...