The Property Academy Podcast

How do you turn clicking a button into $101,000 in just six months? In this Case Study Sunday episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with a couple from New Plymouth to unpack how a single webinar registration led to an unexpected six-figure outcome – before they even officially owned the property. You’ll learn: How this couple transformed a simple click into $101,000 in just six months The costly mistake...

Buying a property is one thing. Negotiating the price is where most investors lose (or make) their money. In this episode, Andrew breaks down the exact negotiation scripts he’s used when dealing with real estate agents – including the awkward moments most buyers don’t know how to handle. You’ll learn: How to negotiate hard without sounding aggressive or inexperienced The 5 most awkward situations...

How risky is commercial property, really – and how long do buildings actually sit empty? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real vacancy risk in commercial property and why the numbers you see in reports can be seriously misleading if you don’t know how to read them properly. You’ll learn: How long commercial properties really sit vacant The 3 main types of commercial property, and whic...

Commercial property sounds glamorous … until you actually try to buy one. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down commercial property by price point – from tiny budgets that barely get you anything, all the way through to multi-million-dollar, blue-chip investments with long-term tenants locked in. You’ll learn: What $100k, $250k, $500k, $750k, $1M, $2M and $5M actually buys you in NZ commercial...

How do you actually get a pay rise ... without awkwardly asking for one? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down how Kiwi workers really move their income forward, including the true story of someone who landed a 33% pay rise by earning it first. You’ll learn: How one Kiwi earned a 33% pay rise by taking on responsibility What not to say in your next catch-up with your boss (and why it backfires...

Is the property ladder actually broken ... or was it always a myth? In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the classic idea of “trading up” and explain why climbing rung by rung doesn’t work the way many Kiwis expect it to anymore. You’ll learn: What the property ladder is meant to look like and why it’s harder today How selling and buying repeatedly quietly drains your wealth through hidden costs...

What if everything you were taught about where to buy property… was wrong? In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal how analysing 225,000 properties across New Zealand completely changed Andrew’s investment strategy – and why he stopped buying in places that look like they should outperform. You’ll learn: Why Andrew stopped buying in so-called “premium” suburbs How his investment strategy evolved ove...

How do you buy three homes before the age of 33 ... without getting everything right along the way? In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew sit down with Alex and Ashley, a couple who are navigating off-the-plans builds, COVID buying pressure, flatmates, rising interest rates, and some painful property lessons along the way. You’ll learn: How these investors bought 3 houses before the age of 33 W...

Landlord–tenant disputes can get expensive fast. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down five real disputes and reveal who was actually in the right each time. You'll learn: The 5 arguments landlords and tenants end up fighting over How one tenant forced a landlord to repay $59,000 in rent What really happens when a tenant secretly runs an Airbnb from your property Ed and Andrew walk through...

Why is Southland quietly outperforming every other property market in New Zealand? In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data to explain why Southland is currently the only region showing green lights across every key market indicator ... while much of the country is still struggling to recover. You’ll learn: Why Southland is the only region where house prices are clearly rising The economic...

With the next general election locked in, property investors are starting to ask a nervous question: what happens to my portfolio if the wrong party gets in? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the major political parties’ housing and tax policies to answer one blunt question – which political party is actually the worst for landlords? You’ll learn: How National, Labour, and the Greens reall...

Why are so many Kiwis leaving New Zealand ... and should property investors actually be worried? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the latest net migration numbers and explain why the headlines don’t tell the full story. You’ll learn: Why is net migration still positive How Covid distorted migration numbers What population growth, household size, and migration trends really mean for rents...

Can you save too much? After 2,000+ episodes telling people to invest more, pay off debt, and build wealth — Ed and Andrew flip the script. In this episode, they tackle the dark side of the FIRE movement and extreme frugality. The burnout. The broken relationships. The people who reached financial freedom but forgot to live along the way. You'll learn: Why going too hard, too fast with saving...

Headlines are claiming Auckland has been "dethroned" as New Zealand's most expensive property market — with the Bay of Plenty now taking the crown. But is that actually true? In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data behind the headlines. The short answer: no, Auckland is still the most expensive place to buy. The median sale price in Auckland is still $150,000 higher than the...

From a $185k first home to fires, family tension, and hard-earned clarity. In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew sit down with Joy, whose property journey includes buying young, renovating the hard way, navigating family dynamics ... and dealing with the aftermath of a house literally burning down. You’ll learn: What really happens when your rental is destroyed The emotional tug-of-war that com...

One headline says Auckland house prices are recovering. The next says they're still falling. They're published a week apart. So what's actually going on? In this episode, Ed and Andrew pull back the curtain on how property data really works in New Zealand — and why different news outlets report completely different numbers for the same market. It comes down to three data companies (Cot...

House prices are still 15.7% below their 2021 peak. But that national number is hiding a much bigger story — because some areas have already fully recovered, while others are still falling. In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal which parts of New Zealand are the winners and losers of the property recovery. Queenstown-Lakes is now 11% above its peak. Southland is up 8%. Meanwhile, Lower Hutt has be...

Your children will inherit properties — not problems. That's the plan, anyway. But what happens when blended families, second marriages, and complicated ownership structures collide with an outdated will? In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the messy reality of passing on wealth — including real NZ court cases where families were torn apart fighting over farms and estates. One case saw sibli...

Your property makes $100 a week in cashflow — so why does your accountant say you lost $33,000 this year? In this episode, Ed and Andrew explain the confusing gap between what your bank account shows and what your tax return says. Spoiler: they're measuring two completely different things. You'll learn: Why cashflow and profit are NOT the same thing How depreciation can turn a small surplu...

Struggling to find good tenants? In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal 5 unconventional tenant types that most landlords overlook – from government departments to churches to film studios. These aren't your typical renters, but they might just be the most reliable. You'll learn: Why government departments and corporates make surprisingly good tenants The quirks you'll need to accept —...

Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market right now? In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the property clock – a simple way to understand where prices are heading. They also reveal which regions are primed to grow and which ones might lag behind. You'll learn: How the property clock works and what each "hour" means for buyers and sellers Where different NZ regions curr...

What if one property could create two income streams? In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew chat with Felicia and Tom about how a smart Airbnb-style B&B strategy allowed her to generate strong cashflow from a single property. You’ll learn: How they used a clever B&B strategy to create two income streams How moving during lockdown sparked a new investing strategy Why she decided not to i...

They did everything "right" — joined a property coaching group, bought an investment property – and still ended up $45,000 down after 10 years. In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what went wrong and how to know when it's time to cut your losses. You'll learn: How to tell if your property is underperforming vs just following the market The 3-part "Should I Sell?"...

"I want to be rich" — why does saying that feel like a social mistake? In this episode, Ed and Andrew explore why Kiwis often keep their financial goals quiet, and whether wanting wealth makes you greedy or just… human. You'll learn: Why NZ culture makes it awkward to talk about wanting more money The difference between wanting to be "rich" vs wanting to be "free"...

In this episode, Ed and Andrew tackle a question many Kiwis quietly ask themselves: do I actually want to invest, or do I just like the idea of it? You'll learn: Why even successful people feel frozen when it comes to building wealth The psychology of loss aversion and why we fear losing money more than we enjoy making it The Pride Cycle — and how to tell if you've gotten too comfortable A...