Top 5 Big Property Scams to Avoid in 2026

Start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0: https://www.opespartners.co.nz/book-your-free-session-2?utm_campaign=nav-cta Before you buy your next property — you need to see this. In this episode of the Property Academy podcast, Ed and Andrew uncover the 5 biggest scams and traps that could catch property investors in 2026. You’ll hear: ● How one Kiwi lost $50,000 in a fake “coaching course” ● Why developers are offering “rental guarantees” that don’t stack up ● And how property data is being twisted to make average deals look amazing The goal isn’t to scare you. It’s to protect you — so you can invest safely and confidently this year. Subscribe to the podcast for daily episodes: https://linktr.ee/Thepropertyacademypodcast Ep. 2237⎥Property Academy podcast 00:00 Top 5 Big Property Scams to Avoid in 2026 00:23 Dani's case - the "Lifetime Coaching" that wasn't 01:53 Developer funds 04:43 Rental guarantees 07:30 Mis-selling properties 11:42 The Revolving Credit dance #nzproperty #propertyscam #propertyinvestment This track has been registered for Content ID by AdRev. AdKey:P7GM4kxKBYjRzX https://www.opespartners.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/opes_partners/ Opes Partners Comment Deletion Policy At Opes Partners, we encourage open discussion and respectful debate. If you disagree with us or our content, that’s totally fine – we won’t delete your comment. However, if your comment is mean-spirited, personal attacks, or targets our presenters, we will remove it. Our goal is to maintain a safe, supportive environment for everyone in our community. Let’s keep it respectful, constructive, and focused on growth.