The Property Academy Podcast

Are Kiwis really leaving Auckland for Christchurch… or is that just a myth? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the latest internal migration data to show exactly where people are moving within New Zealand, and what it means for property investors. The shifts might surprise you. You’ll learn: The parts of the country Kiwis are leaving – and where they’re going instead The satellite town that...

New meth rules are coming into force… and they could save (or cost) landlords thousands. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the new meth contamination standards – what’s changed, why the old system caused so much confusion, and what you actually need to do if your property is affected. You’ll learn: The new legal thresholds – and the one number landlords now need to know Why did some invest...

Could AI replace a $25,000 property investment expert… or make a six-figure mistake on your behalf? In this episode, Ed and Andrew run a live experiment using AI to see if you can skip paying for advice. You’ll learn: Whether AI can actually recommend the right type of investment property How well it analyses deals Where AI gets it right… and where it falls short compared to a human adviser The ke...

He walked away from his first property with nothing… then made $286,000 on the next one. In this Case Study Sunday, Daniel shares how he went from an easy first deal that ended badly to building real momentum. You’ll learn: Why did he walk away from his first property with nothing How he made $286k from a single deal The simple move that helped him sell a property in just 2 days The key takeaway?...

Can the average Kiwi really become a millionaire… or is that just a nice idea on paper? In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data to answer that exact question – looking at what the average New Zealander earns over a lifetime, how wealth is actually built, and why more people are millionaires than you might expect. You’ll learn: Whether it’s realistically possible for the average person to...

He’s 63, divorced, renting… with $265K to his name. Is it too late to turn things around? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down a real listener’s situation – walking through the numbers to figure out whether he can still buy a home, or if renting is actually the better option. You’ll learn: Whether buying a home at 63 is still realistic What retirement could look like if he rents vs buys The p...

A property manager stole $869,000… and until now, there’s been very little stopping it. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the new rules being proposed for property managers – and why the government is stepping in to bring more oversight to an industry that handles billions in rent each year. You’ll learn: The new laws coming for property managers The real cases that exposed major gaps in h...

Are townhouses actually crashing house prices in New Zealand… or is that just the story people want to believe? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the “oversupply” narrative – using real data to show what’s really happening in the property market. You’ll learn: Whether townhouses are really driving house prices down If New Zealand has actually built too many homes – or if that’s a myth Why...

Everything’s going well… you’ve got a few properties… then suddenly the bank says: “You’ve been moved to commercial.” In this episode, Ed and Andrew explain what actually happens when investors cross that line, and why it’s not always as bad as it sounds. You’ll learn: The 4 triggers that can push you into the commercial side of the bank What really changes (and what doesn’t) The hidden upside......

One bad property decision… could cost you $750,000. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 7 biggest warning signs that you’re about to buy the wrong property – including a real story of a buyer who overpaid at the peak and got stuck when the market turned. You’ll learn: The 7 red flags that signal a bad investment before you buy Why chasing a “bargain” or a booming market can backfire The...

They started with a first home in Auckland… and turned it into something much bigger. In this Case Study Sunday, Jess and Rob share how they built a three-property portfolio – including buying a discounted plaster home and constructing a second dwelling in their own backyard. You’ll learn: Three properties, a backyard build, and a plaster home bought at a discount What they’d do differently if the...

Does farmland actually outperform houses… or is that just something farmers tell themselves? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down how fast New Zealand farmland really goes up in value, and whether it stacks up against residential property over the long term. You’ll learn: How has farmland performed over time Why the last decade has been a “lost decade” for farm prices How some farmers are usi...

Not all banks treat property investors the same… and choosing the wrong one could stop your next deal. In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with one of New Zealand’s top mortgage advisers to rank the major banks in 2026 – based on how easy they are to get lending from, and which ones actually work best for investors. You’ll learn: Which banks are “rolling out the red carpet” – and which are har...

This might be the riskiest investment Ed has ever made… and it’s not property. In this episode, Ed shares why he invested in a musical – how the deal works, what could go wrong, and the very real chance he could lose it all. You’ll learn: How investing in a musical actually works — and why it’s completely different to property The real risk (it all comes down to ticket sales) and why the odds are...

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where we looked at "5 houses in 5 years: How many can I actually buy?" In this podcast you'll learn: How many properties can you buy? How the bank decides whether to give you money And the free tool that tells you what to do next Don't forget to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The property market looks flat… but that’s hiding what’s really going on. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the latest data to show where house prices are actually rising, where they haven’t recovered yet, and which areas have fully recovered from the downturn. You’ll learn: The regions where prices are up... including areas that have grown 20% since the bottom Why some investors are alrea...

Bitcoin, gold, shares, property… what would you actually invest in right now? In this episode, Ed and Andrew react to Andrew’s viral “skip or invest” takes – breaking down 9 different investments and explaining the reasoning behind each call. You’ll learn: Which investments would Andrew skip Where he’d still put money today The big differences between assets like gold (store of wealth) vs true inv...

How do you actually analyse a property deal… in just 15 minutes? In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the exact 23-step checklist our team uses to assess every property, and why even deals that look great on paper can still fail. You’ll learn: The 23-step framework used to assess any investment property Why you should start with the numbers, not the property A real example of a deal that lo...

He turned $550k into $830k in 9 months… then bought a $1.4M lifestyle block before turning 30. In this Case Study Sunday, Jacob shares how he and his partner built significant equity early – and the big decision he’s facing now: flip houses or build a long-term rental portfolio? You’ll learn: How they bought a $1.4M property while still in their 20s The real trade-offs between flipping vs buying r...

The rental market looked flat last year… but under the surface, things are starting to shift. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the latest rental data to show where rents are rising, where they’re falling, and where tenant demand is quietly building across New Zealand. You’ll learn: The regions where rents are increasing Why the rents in this region dropped 6%, even as demand rises What ha...

Thousands of dollars… paid for “lifetime” coaching. Then the company shuts down overnight. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what happened when a property investment company abruptly closed – and what it means for investors who thought they were signing up for support that would last decades. You’ll learn: What to do if you paid for “lifetime” coaching... and it suddenly disappears Why “li...

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 latest OCR announcement and why the headline number doesn't tell the full story. From global geopolitics to behind-the-scenes bank pricing, there’s more going on than meets the eye. You’ll learn: What Trump’s ceasefire could mean for oil prices –...

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 first place – by choosing the right mortgage broker. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the top mortgage brokers in New Zealand, what makes each one different, and why using the right adviser can dramatically improve your chances of getting (and...

Miss one mortgage payment… what actually happens next? In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the exact step-by-step process banks follow when you stop paying your mortgage – from the first missed payment all the way to a mortgagee sale. You’ll learn: The 7-step process banks follow How long does it really take before a home is sold Why one default could put your entire property portfolio at...

Which Auckland suburbs are actually worth investing in right now… and which ones should you avoid? In this episode, Ed and Andrew rank 15 Auckland suburbs from best to worst using real data ... and some of the results might surprise (or annoy) you. You’ll learn: The top-tier suburbs (S & A) investors should be looking at right now The common traits of high-performing areas – and why some expen...