Most investors scroll through Trade Me and hope to “spot” a deal. But Ed and Andrew reveal there’s a smarter, systematic way to filter out the duds and find the winners.
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Forget gut feel. Ed and Andrew walk through how to use market data, “days on market,” and off-market listings to find real opportunities others miss.
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What happens when your career has an expiry date? Ian West, a professional cricket coach, turned to property to secure his financial future.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew chat with Ian about how he and his wife bought two investment properties, and how he’s applying his coaching mindset to build long-term wealth off the pitch.
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This episode proves that you don’t need a perfect career to build financial security; you just need a strategy that works beyond your day job.
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Banks are throwing around some of the biggest cashbacks we’ve ever seen – up to 1.5% just for moving your mortgage.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the banks’ new massive cashback deals, who qualifies, and how long they’ll last.
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This episode helps you decide if chasing cashback is a smart financial move – or just a distraction.
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If Labour brings in a Capital Gains Tax, does that mean investing in property is over, and shares become the better option?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew run the numbers to find out which performs better once tax is factored in.
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Using real modelling from Opes+, Ed and Andrew show how much more (or less) you could make from each investment after 15 years.
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Ever thought you were a shoo-in for mortgage approval … only for the bank to slash your borrowing in half?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack a real-life case study where a couple thought they’d secured a mortgage – until the bank said otherwise.
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Ed and Andrew reveal what the banks really look for, and how a few clever tweaks can turn a “declined” into a “yes.”
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Buying your first investment property is exciting, until you realise it already has tenants. What happens next?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through the exact steps to take when you inherit a tenant, from transferring the bond to managing your first inspection.
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Ed and Andrew share a real listener’s story and break down what every investor needs to know before settlement day.
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Should you hire a property manager or manage the property yourself?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the real numbers, time commitment, and stress levels to find out which approach actually makes sense.
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Ed and Andrew reveal why “saving” money by self-managing can backfire, and how the right approach depends on your time, location, and tolerance for tenant texts at 9 p.m.
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Most Kiwis dream of a comfortable retirement – but what if you could retire filthy rich instead?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack five smart, practical strategies to help you hit the top 20% of retirees in New Zealand (that’s around $1,630 a week).
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Ed and Andrew reveal what it really takes to turn your house, investments, and income into lasting wealth – and why timing your property moves can make all the difference.
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At just 20 years old, Tony ran the numbers and decided five rental properties could set him financially free. Now in his 40s, he’s well on his way – building a global property portfolio spanning the UK and New Zealand.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew chat with Tony about how a spreadsheet turned into a real portfolio, the lessons learned along the way, and the pivotal decision to switch advisers mid-journey.
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Tony’s story is packed with real numbers, renovation wins, and a few financial mistakes that taught him more than any degree ever could.
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When the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR, how long does it actually take for the banks to follow?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into two years of real data to reveal which banks move fastest, how long rate cuts really take, and whether it’s worth floating your mortgage before a drop.
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Ed and Andrew break down the numbers and show how timing your loan decisions could mean hundreds (or even thousands) in savings.
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Big news for property investors – from 1st December 2025, the pet bond law takes effect, reshaping how landlords and tenants handle pets in rentals.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack what this means for both sides – when you can say no to pets, when you can’t, and how to protect your investment under the new rules.
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Ed and Andrew break down the grey areas so you know exactly where you stand, and how this law might finally balance the scales between tenant rights and investor security.
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You’ve built equity in your first home, so should you sell it or keep it as a rental when you upgrade?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down one of the biggest questions homeowners face, revealing when keeping your home as an investment makes sense … and when it’s a trap in disguise.
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Ed and Andrew show why the best decision isn’t always the obvious one, and how running the numbers properly can mean the difference between a solid investment and a financial drain.
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Donald Trump wants to introduce 50-year mortgage terms in the US – a move that could shake global property markets.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew explore what it means, why it matters, and whether something similar could ever happen here in New Zealand.
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Ed and Andrew reveal how this policy could boost borrowing by 20%, shift bank behaviour, and potentially drive the next property boom ... if it ever crosses the Pacific.
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Many Kiwis plan to sell the family home and buy something smaller to fund retirement. But does downsizing still work in 2025, or is it another myth about ageing gracefully?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew explore when downsizing pays off and when it leaves you short.
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Whether you’re dreaming of a smaller home or wondering if you’ve left it too late, this episode shows what it really takes to retire comfortably in New Zealand.
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After 23 years in the market, a Wellington couple has lost half a million dollars investing in property.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real reasons their plan fell apart, and what they (and others) could do to get back on track.
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Ed and Andrew explain how this story is less about property … and more about planning. And if you’re close to retirement or wondering whether to stay in the game, this episode shows what to do next before it’s too late.
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At 14, Charlie biked to the local stockbroker’s office with a cheque in hand to buy his first shares. 25 years later, that same drive had turned into a portfolio of 4 investment properties across Auckland and the Waikato.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew sit down with Charlie to unpack how his early money lessons turned into a lifelong investing mindset.
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Charlie’s journey proves that great investors aren’t just lucky – they’re consistent, disciplined, and willing to make sacrifices today for freedom tomorrow.
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The best investment strategy changes as you do.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack how to invest at every stage of life – from your first job to your final pay cheque – and reveal the single most important number in investing (it’s not what you think).
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This episode shows that what works at 25 could ruin you at 60, and that your investment strategy should evolve with you.
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Is success all about hard work, or just being in the right place at the right time?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew go head-to-head to debate whether it’s effort, talent, or pure luck that determines who wins in life (and in investing).
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Ed and Andrew explore how opportunity, timing, and preparation intertwine – and why the smartest investors know that while you can’t control luck, you can control what you do when it shows up.
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Your brain wants wealth, but it also wants comfort.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the science of why even smart people make dumb money decisions … and how you can use behavioural tricks to build wealth automatically.
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By the end, you’ll know how to outsmart your own brain, and turn wealth-building into something that happens automatically, not accidentally.
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An “interest-free mortgage” sounds incredible, but is it really what it seems?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew delve into Liberty Trust’s offer, examining how the scheme operates, identifying key red flags for investors to watch, and outlining essential questions to ask before making a decision.
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This one’s a must-listen for anyone who’s ever seen a headline promising “free money.” Ed and Andrew unpack the facts, the fine print, and the faith behind one of NZ’s most unusual lending schemes.
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