EP: 2482•28 Jun 2026

If You’re Serious About Building Wealth in New Zealand, Start Here!⎟Ep. 2482

About this episode

Most Kiwis are told to work hard, pay off their mortgage, contribute to KiwiSaver, and everything will work out. But what if that's no longer enough?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 6 laws of wealth building they believe every New Zealander should understand. You'll learn:

Why building assets is different from earning a salary
The money maths most Kiwis never run
The 6 laws that can help accelerate your wealth-building journey

Building wealth isn't usually about finding the perfect investment. It's about consistently following the right principles over a long period of time.

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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If You’re Serious About Building Wealth in New Zealand, Start Here!⎟Ep. 2482

About this episode

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The Taxes Most Investors Forget About⎟Ep. 2479

Where Are the CHEAPEST Rates in NZ for Property Investors⎟Ep. 2478