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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 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

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00:14:12

Downsizing Your Home: Smart Retirement Plan or Risky...

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2025/11/10

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 about ageing gracefully?In this episode, Ed and Andrew explore when downsizing pays off and when it leaves you short. You’ll learn:3 reasons downsizing fails and 4 times it actually worksHow timing (before 72) can make or break your planWhy some retirees walk away with less than $200k after sellingWhether you’re dreaming of a smaller home or wondering if

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00:20:16

When Property Investing Doesn’t Work: The $500k...

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2025/11/09

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 down the real reasons their plan fell apart, and what they (and others) could do to get back on track.You’ll learn:Why property investing doesn’t always work out – and when it can failThe biggest mistake investors make when structuring their debtHow getting the right advice could have saved this couple from losing $500,000Ed and Andrew explain how this story

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00:20:05

Why I Bought 3 Apartments in the Same Building (And...

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2025/11/08

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 a portfolio of 4 investment properties across Auckland and the Waikato. In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Charlie to unpack how his early money lessons turned into a lifelong investing mindset.You’ll learn:The real reason Charlie kept buying in the same Auckland apartment blockHow trust structures, dual-income properties, and mindset build

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00:21:05

How To Invest In Your 20s Vs 30s Vs 40s And...

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2025/11/07

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 job to your final pay cheque – and reveal the single most important number in investing (it’s not what you think).You’ll learn:What to invest in during your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyondWhy your time horizon matters more than your income or returnsHow much do you actually need to invest each decade to reach your goal by retirementThis episode shows that what works

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00:14:59

Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough (If You’re Doing...

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2025/11/06

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 whether it’s effort, talent, or pure luck that determines who wins in life (and in investing).You’ll learn:Why Andrew believes hard work is the biggest driver of successWhy Ed says luck plays a much bigger role than we like to admitHow to “bend luck in your favour” through education, risk-taking, and focusEd and Andrew explore how opportunity, timing, and

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00:15:40

How To Trick Yourself Into Becoming a...

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2025/11/05

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 money decisions … and how you can use behavioural tricks to build wealth automatically.You’ll learn:The two mental biases that secretly keep you poor Three money systems proven to grow your savings without willpowerThe surprising power of adding “friction” to stop bad financial habits before they startBy the end, you’ll know how to outsmart your own brain, and

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00:16:11

Interest-Free Home Loans? The Truth Behind the...

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2025/11/04

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, examining how the scheme operates, identifying key red flags for investors to watch, and outlining essential questions to ask before making a decision.You’ll learn:How Liberty Trust’s interest-free loan scheme actually worksThe key risks hidden in donation-based lending modelsThree questions to test whether any deal is too good to be trueThis one’s a

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00:15:45

Break Fee Myths: What the Banks Don’t Tell You⎥Ep. 2245

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2025/11/03

Interest rates are falling ... but does that mean you should break your fixed-term mortgage early? In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack when it’s smart to pay the break fee … and when it’s just an expensive mistake.You’ll learn:What break fees actually are (and how one investor paid a $20,000 penalty)How banks calculate these costs When breaking your loan makes senseEd and Andrew break down real-life examples, including a $150k break fee on a $5 million loan, and share a simple framework to decide

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00:17:16

How The Rich Use Debt To Get Richer (And You Can...

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2025/11/02

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 it. From poor-kid lessons to multi-million-dollar portfolios, they break down how the rich use leverage to grow their assets (and how you can too).You’ll learn:The key difference between good debt and bad debtWhy the rich use debt to buy appreciating assets — not liabilitiesThe two biggest risks that can destroy your portfolio if you get it wrongEd and

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00:17:52

Buying at the Peak: How to Survive When the Market...

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2025/11/01

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 mortgage, but the house still hasn’t regained its value.In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Amber to unpack how she’s handled redundancy, financial pressure, and the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for recovery.You’ll learn:How Amber and her husband stayed afloat after redundancyWhy emergency funds can make your financial resilienceWhat she’s

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00:14:31

The $5,000 Mortgage Hack That Will Make Banks PAY...

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2025/10/31

Thousands of Kiwis are making thousands of dollars ... without working an extra hour. In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack how homeowners are getting up to $5,000 (or more) just by switching banks, and whether refinancing your mortgage every few years is really worth it.You’ll learn:How cashbacks actually work, and how much the banks are offering right nowThe hidden costs, clawbacks, and fine print most people missThe 5 simple steps to get itEd and Andrew break down real examples, explain when the

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00:09:07

The Tax That Never Lands: A 50-Year History of CGT...

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2025/10/30

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 times politicians have tried (and failed) to introduce it, revealing what happened to house prices each time.You’ll learn:Every major attempt to introduce a Capital Gains Tax in NZ How each proposal shaped investor confidence and house pricesWhy has this policy become one of New Zealand’s most consistent election failuresEd and Andrew unpack 50 years of

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00:18:07

Will Labour’s Capital Gains Tax CRUSH House...

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2025/10/29

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 break down exactly how it would work, who’s affected, and what it could mean for the housing market if Labour wins the 2026 election.You’ll learn:How the proposed 28% property-only CGT would be applied from July 2027What investors need to watch for – including partial gains and valuation trapsWhat this could mean for house prices, investor demand, and new

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00:16:16

The Secret Costs of Property Investing (Beyond the...

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2025/10/28

Everyone budgets for a deposit and mortgage payments, but what about maintenance? In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the real cost of keeping your property in top shape (and how easily it can blow your budget).You’ll learn:How much do you really need to spend each year The 5 biggest maintenance costs that catch investors off guardWhy cheap properties can still have expensive problemsFrom re-cladding to rewiring, Ed and Andrew show why maintenance can make or break your returns ... and how smart

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00:12:35

House Prices: Recovery or Just Spring Fever?⎥Ep. 2238

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2025/10/27

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 into the latest data, bank forecasts, and trends to find out what’s really happening in the property market.You’ll learn:The latest house price data, and what “seasonally adjusted” really meansHow the big banks and the Reserve Bank expect prices to move in 2026The 2 numbers you must look at before trusting any property headlineHouse prices are climbing, but

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00:15:45

5 Biggest Property Scams to Avoid in 2026⎥Ep. 2237

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2025/10/26

In the property market, scams evolve rapidly and are becoming increasingly difficult to spot. In this episode, Ed and Andrew expose the five biggest traps Kiwis could fall into in 2026, from misleading developer schemes to deceptive data that overpromises returns.You’ll learn:How one investor lost $50k to a fake “lifetime property coaching” courseThe truth behind developer funds, rental guarantees, and dual-key scamsThe red flags every investor should recognise before signing anythingEd and Andrew

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00:18:30

"We Gave Up Weekends for 2 Years – But It Paid...

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2025/10/25

Sonja and Kurt spent two years working every weekend, juggling renovations, tenants, and full-time jobs – but their sacrifice is now paying off. In this episode, Ed and Andrew talk to the couple about how they went from a rural lifestyle block to a growing portfolio of investment properties.You’ll learn:The tenant renovation nightmare that almost broke themWhat it’s really like to self-manage a property when you don’t live in the same townHow they’re using profits from one property sale to buy three

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00:18:25

The Rise and Fall of Du Val: What Every Investor...

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2025/10/24

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 episode, Ed and Andrew uncover how the company went from luxury branding and influencer marketing … to insolvency, raids, and hundreds of investors left out of pocket.You’ll learn:What really happened when the FMA and police raided Du Val’s foundersHow much investors are actually getting back, and who’s losing everythingThe warning signs that’ll help you avoid

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00:19:27

The Truth About Bad Tenants: How Likely Are You to...

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2025/10/23

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 Tribunal cases (yes, with help from AI and a Russian data scraper) to find out the truth.You’ll learn:The real odds of getting a bad tenant in New ZealandWhether property managers actually find better tenants than DIY landlordsThe 4 mistakes that almost guarantee you’ll get a nightmare renterEd and Andrew reveal the hard numbers behind tenant behaviour — and

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00:10:14

Want the Perfect Property? You Can Only Pick 2 Out of...

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2025/10/22

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 why that dream combo doesn’t exist … and how every investment comes with trade-offs.You’ll learn:Why you can only pick 2 out of 3: capital growth, cash flow, or no depositHow to use the Property Triangle to choose the right strategy for youReal examples showing how deposits, yield, and growth all impact your bottom lineThis episode breaks down the tough

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