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.
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 one
What it takes to keep investing even after a separation
How your property portfolio should change over the decades
The 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.nz (mailto:ed@opespartners.co.nz)
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6 Nov 2026
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 cent
Who you should (and shouldn’t) tell
Whether you should pay off your mortgage first
The lesson? The biggest risk with a Lotto win isn’t losing the ticket. It’s what you do in the first few weeks.
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5 Nov 2026
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 NZ
How payment plans and mediated orders actually work
Why going nuclear on the first call is usually the wrong move
The takeaway? A missed rent payment doesn’t make someone a bad tenant. How you handle it decides what happens next.
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YouTube views
3,749,634
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
679 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100
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99
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
97
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