EP: 2430•7 May 2026

From 15% Hype to 6% Reality – Here’s What’s Going On⎟Ep. 2430

About this episode

A developer says this property gets a 15.4% gross yield… but does it actually stack up?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down a real-world Airbnb deal in Queenstown to show how headline numbers can look incredible... until you dig into the assumptions behind them. You’ll learn:

How a 15.4% yield is calculated
Whether the numbers check out… or are just a flat-out fabrication
Why looking at net yield (not gross) gives a much clearer picture

What this really comes down to: the numbers aren’t always wrong… but they’re often presented in a way that makes them look better than they are. If you don’t run the full calculation yourself, it’s easy to be misled.

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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.

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From 15% Hype to 6% Reality – Here’s What’s Going On⎟Ep. 2430

About this episode

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