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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 financial advice. So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong. Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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- Yesterday13 min
The 4 Numbers That Tell You If A Rental Market Is Healthy [2026 Update]
Before you buy a rental, you want to know whether anyone’s actually going to rent it. In this episode, Ed and Andrew count down the 4 numbers that tell you whether a suburb’s rental market is healthy, and where to find every one of them free in about ten minutes. Plus the two-week Trade Me test that shows you whether a market is really clearing.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok Disclosure: Opes Partners is responsible for any financial advice provided in this podcast. Any advice provided is not personalised to you and does not consider your individual circumstances, situation, needs, or goals. A Financial Advice Disclosure Statement for Opes Partners is available here.
- 2 days ago17 min
Who Will Be Prime Minister? These Numbers Decide Who Wins (NZ Election 2026)
The morning after the election, the numbers point to the current coalition hanging on ... but 400,000 special votes are still to be counted.So what does it actually mean for property investors, and which policies are likely to survive the coalition talks?In this episode, Ed and Andrew give their unfiltered, morning-after take on the result. You’ll learn:Our initial raw reaction to the election resultWhat it means for property investorsThe policies most likely to come in once a coalition is formedThe takeaway? Based on these provisional numbers, most of the controversial property policies are unlikely to make it. For once, investors may be in for three years of status quo.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok Disclosure: Opes Partners is responsible for any financial advice provided in this podcast. Any advice provided is not personalised to you and does not consider your individual circumstances, situation, needs, or goals. A Financial Advice Disclosure Statement for Opes Partners is available here.
- 3 days ago19 min
Investing in Property Is RISKIER Than You Think
In the 1987 crash, NZ share prices fell 57% ... and took nine years to recover. So everyone piled into property, because bricks and mortar felt safe. But was property ever actually safer? Or could you just not see the risk?In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the three hidden risks of property investing.You’ll learn:Why you couldn’t “see” property risk before homes.co.nz and banking appsThe 3 risks everyone ignoresHow to stop them wiping out your wealthThe takeaway? Property isn’t risk-free ... it never was. The job is understanding exactly what you’re taking on.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok
- 4 days ago22 min
She Went Looking For A Shed And Became A Landlord [Case Study]
Nicki went looking for a shed to store her vehicles. It came attached to a three-bedroom house and a one-bedroom flat. And just like that, she was a landlord.In this Case Study Sunday, Nicki shares how she built, split, and rebuilt a portfolio ... and what it taught her. You’ll learn:How she became a multi-tenancy landlord by accident on day oneWhat it takes to keep investing even after a separation How your property portfolio should change over the decadesThe lesson? Property isn’t one strategy for life. How you invest young, mid-life and near retirement should look completely different ... and that’s the point.Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email ed@opespartners.co.nzLet us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy HotlineFor more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
- 5 days ago16 min
If You Win Lotto On Saturday, Here’s What To Do First
One Lotto winner got through a significant win in under three years. And advisers say it usually starts the same way: a flash car, a $10 million house. So if you won the $15 million Powerball, how would you avoid becoming that story? In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the mistakes Lotto winners make, and what they’d do instead. You’ll learn:Why you need a cooling-off period before you spend a centWho you should (and shouldn’t) tellWhether you should pay off your mortgage firstThe lesson? The biggest risk with a Lotto win isn’t losing the ticket. It’s what you do in the first few weeks.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok
- 6 days ago17 min
I Rang Tenants Who Hadn’t Paid Rent (In The Field Friday)
When a tenant falls behind on rent, most landlords assume the worst. But after sitting in on rent arrears calls, the real reason was usually much simpler: money management, not no money. In this In The Field episode, Ed sits in with a property manager as she chases missed rent. You’ll learn:The most common reason tenants fall behind on rent in NZHow payment plans and mediated orders actually workWhy going nuclear on the first call is usually the wrong moveThe takeaway? A missed rent payment doesn’t make someone a bad tenant. How you handle it decides what happens next.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok
- 1 weeks ago15 min
How Property Nearly Ended Their Marriage (3 Real NZ Stories)
A US researcher looked at more than 4,500 couples. Arguments about money were the top predictor of divorce, even after accounting for income, debt and net worth. And here in NZ, 1 in 5 people say money has caused problems in their relationship. In this episode, Ed and Andrew look at why property puts so much pressure on couples. You’ll learn:3 real stories where money pushed relationships to breaking pointWhy property hits harder than other financial decisionsHow to talk to your partner about money when the market is downThe lesson? Property is a joint decision. That includes the hard bits ... and owning your share of them.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok
- 1 weeks ago15 min
5 Habits Property Investors Have That Normal People Don’t
We made a video about investing on the average salary. And people were angry. So this time, Ed and Andrew are asking a different question: what is being “normal” actually costing you? In this episode, they walk through 5 things investors do that normal people don’t. You’ll learn:Why waiting to be noticed is costing you more than you thinkWhat happens to a pay rise in a normal household vs an investor’sThe goal-setting study where 76% of people got at least halfway to their goals (and what they did differently)The lesson? Normal isn’t free. You just pay for it later.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Stay ahead of the NZ property market Instagram TikTok
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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 financial advice. So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong. Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
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