Frequently Asked Questions about Andrew Nicol

Andrew Nicol co-hosts the Property Academy Podcast. Because of this, he often talks about property in the New Zealand media.

Because he’s lucky enough to do that, people sometimes ask questions about him. So, in this short article, I’ll answer the most Googled questions about Andrew.

This isn’t to be arrogant or say he’s a celebrity. But, we here at Opes Partners think, “If someone wants to Google it … we might as well answer it.”

Q: What is Andrew Nicol’s net worth?

“How much is Andrew Nicol’s net worth?” is the most Googled question when people search Andrew.

Now, he doesn’t want people to think he’s trying to make himself appear more important than he is, and he doesn’t like the thought of flashing money around. But people are searching for this, and we believe in being as transparent as possible.

So, while Andrew Nicol’s net worth is undisclosed, let’s summarise the information you might want to know.

(All of this information is publicly available online)

• Andrew is a director and owns 60% of Opes Partners. The Opes Group has about 90 employees.
• Andrew has been self-employed since he was 21.
• Andrew has been investing in property since he was 19. He began investing in property in 2003.
• He currently owns around 40 properties (it often changes month-to-month).
• Over 21 years, the average house price in New Zealand has increased 297%. That’s from the start of 2003 to mid-2024. (Andrew doesn’t own all these properties alone. Many were bought with business partners).
• He bought his first and only home at the tender age of 36.
• He also invests privately in other companies.

Q: Where did Andrew Nicol grow up?

Andrew is proud of the fact he grew up in working-class Waltham in Christchurch. He doesn’t come from family money, but he’s been fortunate enough to have a successful career.

Q: What is Andrew Nicol’s age?

Andrew is 40. He was born in August 1984.

Q: Where does Andrew Nicol live?

Andrew lives in Christchurch with his fiancé, but he travels around New Zealand to speak about property.

Q: Does Andrew Nicol have a partner?

Andrew is engaged to Lauren Humphreys.

Q: Does Andrew Nicol own Opes?

A: Yes, Andrew owns 60% of Opes Partners. He co-owns Opes along with his business partners, Ollie McKenna and Ed McKnight. Andrew Nicol started Opes Partners.

Q: What book did Andrew Nicol write?

Andrew co-wrote Wealth Plan: How To Invest In New Zealand Property And Retire On Real Estate with Ed McKnight. It was released in 2022 and published by Point Publishing.

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