The Property Academy Podcast

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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. That's whether you're an existing or aspiring property investor, you want to get into your first home, or you're just interested in the property market. Andrew Nicol and Ed McKnight host the podcast. Andrew is the Managing Partner of Opes Partners and a prolific investor himself. Ed is an economist. https://www.opespartners.co.nz/investment/property-investment Legal Stuff: https://www.opespartners.co.nz/disclaimer-youtube-podcast-webinar

Recent Episodes

APR 5, 2025

"I make $100K+ a year on Airbnb (from just ONE property)"⎥Ep. 2033

In this episode, we're joined for Case Study Sunday by Elliot.

He's a West Coast investor who makes over $100,000 a year from a single Airbnb property in Franz Josef.

Elliot breaks down:

How much he actually takes home after costs
The clever hacks he uses to attract high-paying guests
And how he’d do it all again in today’s market.

We also unpack what makes Franz Josef one of NZ’s top Airbnb spots — and how you can tell whether a short-term rental stacks up better than a long-term one.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning one property into six figures, this episode is a must-listen.

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17 MIN

APR 4, 2025

Property investing 101: Start here!⎥Ep. 2032

In this episode, we discuss where to begin if you’re brand new to property investment.

With over 2,000 episodes in the tank, it can be hard to know where to start. So in this one, we go through the basics of building wealth through property in New Zealand.

You’ll learn:

Whether you can actually afford to invest (even if you’ve got kids and a mortgage)
The key decisions to make before you buy your first investment property
And the tools we use to help over 2,500 Kiwis start their journeyWe also run through real-life numbers, case studies, and give you the top 3 episodes to queue up next.

If you’re just starting out – this is the episode to start with.Links from the episode:

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13 MIN

APR 3, 2025

The hidden capital gains tax you didn't plan for⎥Ep. 2031

In this episode, we discuss the “intention test”.

It's a sneaky tax rule that could still land you with a surprise bill from the IRD, even if you’ve owned your investment for decades.

You’ll learn:

What the intention test is and how it actually works

Real-life examples of when it does and doesn’t apply

How to protect yourself from accidentally triggering a capital gains tax you didn’t see coming.

This is a must-listen for anyone planning to hold long-term but still wanting to cash in eventually.

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12 MIN

APR 2, 2025

The $4,000,000 retirement plan: what would you do?⎥Ep. 2030

In this episode, we discuss what you could do if you had $4 million as a nest egg heading into retirement.

They walk through a real scenario (involving a listener's parents), including:

How much to spend on a new home

How to split your money between shares, funds, and property

And how to turn that cash into a reliable, long-lasting income to cover your retirement costs.

You’ll learn how to protect your wealth, generate up to $160k in annual income.

You'll also learn whether to spend it all or pass some on to the next generation.

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14 MIN

APR 1, 2025

How to get a mortgage for an Airbnb investment property⎥Ep. 2029

In this episode, we dive into how to get a mortgage for an Airbnb investment.

This includes what lenders really think about short-term rental properties.

You’ll learn how much the bank might lend you, the conditions they'll give you, and how getting a loan for an Airbnb differs from a standard investment property.

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11 MIN