118% Increase in Council Rates - What the Hell Happened?⎥Ep. 2183
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One investor in Rolleston just saw their council rates nearly double overnight – going from $2,351...
The Government Won't Pay Me NZ Super – Here's Why⎥Ep. 2182
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Kiwis assume that once they hit 65, they’ll automatically qualify for NZ Super. But that’s ...
The #1 Wealth Killer No One Talks About (But Should)⎥Ep. 2181
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most investors think the biggest risk is choosing the wrong strategy. But the real danger isn’t wh...
We Built Our Own House – Here's How⎥Ep. 2180
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Marie from Wellington took on a challenge most Kiwis wouldn’t dare – they built not one,...
The Ultimate Property Dilemma: Cut My Losses or Hold On? ⎥Ep. 2179
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your investment property dropped nearly $200,000 in value? In this episode, Ed ...
What If NZ Introduced a Capital Gains Tax on Property? ⎥Ep. 2178
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would a capital gains tax crush the housing market? Or would it barely make a dent? In this episode,...
'If Your House Floods, You're On Your Own' - The Worst Policy Proposal Yet?⎥Ep. 2177
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if your home is destroyed in a flood, but the land underneath it is no longer safe to l...
Is This The End of Cheap Interest Rates?⎥Ep. 2176
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, investors got used to borrowing at low rates. But with interest costs climbing, many are ...
5 Property Investment Tools You NEED to Use (Updated)⎥Ep. 2175
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Property investing just got easier. In this episode, we reveal the five game-changing tools inside O...
The 5 Numbers That Impact Property Prices⎥Ep. 2174
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a theory about what makes house prices rise or fall. But in reality, there are only fiv...
I Bought 3 Houses By 37 – Here's How (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2173
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you buy at the “top of the market” … and things don’t go to plan? In this ...
How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need to Talk to a Financial Adviser?⎥Ep. 2172
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many Kiwis think financial advisers are only for the wealthy. But the truth is, you often don’t ne...
The Roger Federer Effect – The Investing Lessons Tennis Can Teach You⎥Ep. 2171
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can one of the greatest tennis players of all time teach us about investing? More than you migh...
Could Interest Rates Hit 4.5% (or LOWER)?⎥Ep. 2170
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has just cut the OCR again, and interest rates are falling. But how low could they ...
How to Turn Your Houses into Income (For Life)⎥Ep. 2169
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many Kiwi investors reach a point where they’re asset-rich but cash-poor.They're sitting on mi...
How I Actually Set My Goals (The Full Process)⎥Ep. 2168
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the exact process I use to set goals – the same method that’s hel...
How Many Properties Do You Need To Retire at 55?⎥Ep. 2167
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we crunch the numbers to answer a deceptively simple question — how many properti...
I Saved $25k By Walking Away From This Property Deal⎥Ep. 2166
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will and Dawn’s first home journey didn’t go quite as planned — but it ended up saving them $2...
The Hidden Costs of Retirement Villages – What They Really Cost⎥Ep. 2165
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement villages can look like a comfortable option for your parents (or even yourself one day) —...
10 Ways to Rent Your Property Faster⎥Ep. 2164
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vacancies are one of the biggest fears for property investors right now. They cost you money and cau...
How Property Investors Can Vote Twice (Legally!) in Local Elections⎥Ep. 2163
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down how some Kiwi property investors can legally vote more than once in l...
Revealed: Are Ed and Andrew Misleading?⎥Ep. 2162
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this brutally honest episode, Ed and Andrew tackle a difficult but essential question: Have we mi...
How to Live Boujee on a Budget⎥Ep. 2161
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to sacrifice the finer things in life just because you’re saving for your next in...
Before You Invest In Property, Please Listen To This Podcast⎥Ep .2160
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about becoming a property investor? Before you take the plunge, you need to hear this.This ...
I Bought 4 NZ Properties from the UK Here's How⎥Ep. 2159
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris built a 4-property portfolio without using any of his own cash. He started investing while liv...
33% of New Builds Fail Their Final Inspection (and here’s why)⎥Ep. 2158
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is New Zealand quietly heading toward another leaky home crisis?Right now, over one-third of new hom...
The Real Reason Your Council Rates Are Skyrocketing⎥Ep. 2157
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Council rates are surging across the country – but what’s really driving the increase? In this e...
Why Property Investing is Surprisingly Good for the NZ Economy⎥Ep. 2156
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some experts claim that investing in shares grows the economy, while investing in property doesn’t...
Use 1 house to buy 5 more
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where...
The Best Area To Buy For Every Budget ($100K - $1M)⎥Ep. 2155
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve got a budget in mind but don’t know where to invest, this episode is your roadmap.We b...
Where Can I Find Cashflow Positive Properties? (NZ)⎥Ep. 2154
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s getting easier to find cashflow positive properties in New Zealand – but only in certain pl...
Airbnb Is Riskier Than You Think⎥Ep. 2153
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb can look like a cash cow … but beneath the glossy headlines, there are risks many investors...
How This Investor is Finding 20% Gross Yield Properties for Just $360,000⎥Ep. 2152
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with 26-year-old Josh – a young investor who’s seen both sides of t...
Earn 3x More Wealth With This Simple Tip⎥Ep. 2151
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to building 3x more wealth wasn’t about earning more … but getting help? In this...
Am I Too OLD to Invest in Property?⎥Ep. 2150
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most common questions we get from older Kiwis: “Is it too late for me to invest...
10-Year Interest-Only Loans: NZ's Game-Changing Move for Property Investors⎥Ep. 2149
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reveal the banks now offering 10-year interest-only mortgages – and why this c...
Divorce Horror Stories: How to Protect Your Wealth⎥Ep. 2148
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce isn’t just emotionally devastating – it can kill your finances. In this episode, we reve...
Should I Get a Pre-Nup? (Relationship Property Agreements Explained NZ)⎥Ep. 2147
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Kiwis think a trust will protect their assets in a break-up.But that’s not always true. In fa...
The Ultimate Guide To Mortgages In New Zealand⎥Ep. 2146
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a mortgage isn’t just about picking the bank with the best rate. There are key decisions a...
"How I Saved $45k By 18 Years Old – And Bought My First House"⎥Ep. 2145
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most 18-year-olds are worried about uni, flatting or getting their licence … not about mortgage ra...
7 Creative Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding⎥Ep. 2144
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weddings are beautiful … but they can also cost a fortune. So in this episode, Ed shares the exact...
Is a Vision Board Worth It? (We Test It Out)⎥Ep. 2143
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people swear by vision boards. Others think they’re woo-woo nonsense. So in this episode, we ...
What's The BEST Way To Estimate House Prices In New Zealand⎥Ep. 2142
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Online property estimators promise to tell you what your house is worth. But which one is actually a...
How High Can House Prices Go? (vs Incomes)⎥Ep. 2141
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we ask a big question — what’s the real limit on house prices? Because many Kiw...
How to Fund a Mini-Retirement With Property (4 Strategies Explained)⎥Ep. 2140
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone wants to wait until 65 to enjoy life. For some Kiwis, financial freedom isn’t about r...
If You Are 40 & Own A House In NZ, You Need To Hear THIS⎥Ep. 2139
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re in your 40s – your income’s peaking, your expenses are soaring, and everyone wants a pi...
How This Couple Bought 3 Houses Before 30⎥Ep. 2138
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Nefe and Dan – a young Kiwi couple who hit their goal of owning three pro...
5 Signs You Need to FIRE Your Mortgage Broker⎥Ep. 2137
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not all mortgage brokers are created equal. And if yours isn’t doing their job properly … it cou...
What is a Good Yield for a Property in 2025?⎥Ep. 2136
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if your property’s yield is actually good? Most investors have no clue if they’r...
The Myth of “I’ll Invest Someday”⎥Ep. 2135
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many Kiwis delay investing – waiting for the perfect moment, the right mindset, or just more ti...
Why the Great Wealth Transfer Isn't What You Think It Is⎥Ep. 2134
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard about the so-called “Great Wealth Transfer” — $1.6 trillion expected to pass...
New Data: Are Rental Appraisals REALLY Accurate?⎥Ep. 2133
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you get a rental appraisal, can you trust it? Or is it just a guess that’s designed to help s...
Is This The End Of NZ Super?⎥Ep. 2132
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Kiwis assume NZ Super will always be there. But is that really true? Could the age change? Coul...
How I Went From $20 In My Bank Account To 7 Properties (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2131
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Warren landed in New Zealand, he had just $20 in his bank account. Fast forward to today, and h...
Revealed: The Properties I Really Invested In⎥Ep. 2130
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most property educators say they invest … but do they really?In this episode, Ed and Andrew lay it...
Do This Before You Invest: The 'Can I Invest Test'⎥Ep. 2129
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure if you’re really ready to invest in property?In this episode, we share the ‘Can I Inves...
Best Way to Invest in Shares? (Sharesies vs Hatch vs Kernel vs ...)⎥Ep. 2128
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not all share investing platforms are created equal. In this episode, we compare five of the most po...
13 Property Investment Strategies Explained (in 60 Seconds or Less!)⎥Ep. 2127
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think there’s only one way to invest in property? Think again.In this episode, we run through 13 d...
The Truth About Opes Partners - What Clients REALLY Think⎥Ep. 2126
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you’ve heard us talk about Opes Partners. But wh...
Property Investing Is Risky When You Don't Use THIS⎥Ep. 2125
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard that property is a “safe investment.”But here’s the truth: property in...
I Made $100,000 From This One Property Deal (Case Study)⎥Ep. 2124
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strahan McIntosh didn’t set out to become a property investor. But after teaming up with his broth...
Growth vs. Yield: 5 Questions that Decide Which to Invest In⎥Ep. 2123
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every property investor eventually asks this question: “Should I buy for capital growth or yield?”...
The Real Reason You Don't Feel Rich: The Compounding Click⎥Ep. 2122
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things financially … but still don’t feel rich?That’...
Are Property Deal Networks Legit or Too Good to Be True?⎥Ep. 2121
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve seen the posts on Instagram — “I’ve got a property deal with $100k in profit waiting ...
[Must Listen] 3 Huge Risks You Face as a Property Investor ⎥ Ep. 2120
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most investors only think about one kind of risk: “Will I lose my money?” But there are two othe...
Top 5 Worst Tenant Horror Stories (NZ)⎥Ep. 2119
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From racist tenants to used condoms on the floor … this episode shares the worst of the worst rent...
The Property Market Is Changing (But Not How You Think)⎥Ep. 2118
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market feels flat. Property prices seem to be going nowhere. But look a little closer, a...
I Made $660,000 from Property Investing Here's How⎥Ep. 2117
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lynne and Darren aren’t your typical investors. No kids. Six motorbikes. And a plan to travel the ...
Bitcoin vs Property Which is the BETTER Investment for 2025? (with Darcy Ungaro)⎥Ep. 2116
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin’s price is up 84,000x since 2011 – turning $100 into over $11 million. But does that mak...
Our Top 9 Unhinged Financial Mistakes (NZ)⎥Ep. 2115
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever looked back at a financial decision and thought: What was I thinking?In this episode, we count ...
What's The BIGGEST Misconception About Ideal Tenants?⎥Ep. 2114
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you imagine the perfect tenant, who comes to mind? A young professional couple? No pets, no kid...
Why It’s Taking Longer to Find Tenants – and What You Can Do About It⎥Ep. 2113
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into what’s really going on in the rental market. Is it just your imaginat...
The Worst Way to Predict House Prices – and Everyone Does It⎥Ep. 2112
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you can guess where house prices (NZ) are headed based on what happened last year? Think again...
Can Average Kiwis Still Afford To Invest In Property?⎥Ep. 2111
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Kiwis assume you need $100k+ in cash to buy a rental. But that’s not necessarily true.In this...
How Debbie and Brett Rebuilt Their Portfolio After Hitting a Wall⎥Ep. 2110
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how Debbie and Brett rebuilt their entire property investment strategy a...
The Weird Money Stuff You Don't Know (But Really Should)⎥Ep. 2109
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been learning about property investment your whole life … even if you didn’t know it.In...
Monopoly Already Taught You These 5 Real Life Investing Lessons⎥Ep. 2108
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been learning about property investment your whole life … even if you didn’t know it.In...
What's the BEST Way to Sell Your Property?⎥Ep. 2107
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to sell your property in today’s market?Auction? Deadline sale? Price by neg...
Are We Really at the Bottom of the Housing Market?⎥Ep. 2106
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into the data to figure out whether the housing market has really bottomed o...
Do I Really Need a Family Trust? Or Is It Just Another Cost?⎥Ep. 2105
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about setting up a family trust but unsure if it’s worth it in 2025?In this episode, we d...
I Own 43 Properties But I Wish I Learned This Sooner⎥Ep. 2104
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most investors dream of building a massive portfolio – Andrew Nicol actually did it. He owns 43 pr...
I Own 43 Properties But I Wish I Learned This Sooner⎥Ep. 2104
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most investors dream of building a massive portfolio – Andrew Nicol actually did it. He owns 43 pr...
I Renovated a House While 8 Months Pregnant!⎥Ep. 2103
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany’s the behind-the-scenes superstar here at Opes – and in this episode, she finally steps ...
What Happens to My Mortgage If I Die?⎥Ep. 2102
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes to think about it … but what happens to your mortgage if you die? Will your kids inhe...
Auckland CV's Drop 9% – What Property Owners Must Know⎥Ep. 2101
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland’s new council valuations are out – and the average CV has dropped by 9%. But what does ...
How Much Should I Actually Invest Per Month?⎥Ep. 2100
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how much Kiwis really need to invest each month. We explore:3 simple rul...
How to get better investment returns than the market⎥Ep. 2099
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how some investors seem to get above average returns, while others just track the mark...
Retire before 55 on $100k passive income
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the audio from the recent Property Live webinar where...
The real reason the Real Estate Agent won't tell you the house price⎥Ep. 2098
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss: why real estate agents often won’t tell you the price upfront … and...
Landlords - LISTEN To This Before 1st July⎥Ep. 2097
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a major rule change coming … and if you miss it, a simple cat door could cost you $7,200...
I built a secure retirement plan in my 60s – here's how⎥Ep. 2096
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how Mark – a 63-year-old Tauranga pizza shop owner – built a secure ...
From 5% to 40% – The history and future of house deposits⎥Ep. 2095
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ed and Andrew take you on a deep dive through the history of loan-to-value ratio (L...
The biggest house price crashes in history⎥Ep. 2094
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the 7 worst property crashes in history – and how far prices really fe...
What it'd take for us to take a long-term interest rate ⎥ Ep. 2093
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss what it would actually take for us (Ed and Andrew) to fix our interest r...
The EARLIER You Invest, The RICHER You Get⎥Ep. 2092
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss why investing in property early can supercharge your wealth.You’ll lea...
We tested if selling your house at auction ACTUALLY makes you more money⎥Ep. 2091
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss whether auctions really get sellers a better price … or if it’s all ...
The best way to find investment properties in 2025⎥Ep. 2090
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the best way to find investment properties in 2025 — without endlessly...
"How I bought 4 properties in less than a year"⎥Ep. 2089
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share the story of Tommy — a Kiwi investor who bought four properties in just ...
Are New Homes REALLY built to last?⎥Ep. 2088
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss whether today’s New Builds are really as good as some people say. You’...
New Kiwisaver changes: $96,000 extra for retirement!⎥Ep. 2087
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the government’s latest KiwiSaver changes … and how they could leave...