EP: 2379•17 Mar 2026

Here’s How Much Landlords Really Add To New Zealand’s Economy (New Report)⎟Ep. 2379

About this episode

Property investors get called everything from “parasites” to “rent thieves.” But what do landlords actually contribute to New Zealand’s economy?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew interview Matt Ball from the NZ Property Investors Federation about new research that quantifies the real economic impact of property investors across the country.

You’ll learn:

-How much do property investors really contribute to the NZ economy

-How landlord spending on maintenance and new builds supports more than 126k jobs across the country

-Why property investment creates a “ripple effect” that touches almost every industry

Whether you love property investors or hate them, this episode digs into the real data behind their economic impact ... and it challenges the common idea that landlords simply collect rent without contributing anything.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

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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Here’s How Much Landlords Really Add To New Zealand’s Economy (New Report)⎟Ep. 2379

About this episode

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