Featured Articles
The OCR Has Risen. Why Prepared Property Investors Should Stay Focused
The Reserve Bank has lifted the OCR from 2.25 to 2.50% in its July 2026 review. Here is what the increase means for mortgage rates, refixing and prope...
How James Built More Financial Confidence for Retirement with Staircase
James worked with Staircase to use the equity in his home to create additional retirement income. With professional guidance and a self-managing inves...
New Zealand GDP Surprises on the Upside. But What Happens Next?
New Zealand GDP rose 0.8% in the March 2026 quarter. Here is what the result means for mortgage rates, the property market and investors, and why the...
Additional Articles
Five Decades of New Zealand House Price Growth
How have New Zealand house prices grown since 1970? A decade-by-decade breakdown of price cycles, interest rates, and what drives the NZ property mark...
Worst NZ Rental Market in 50 Years? Here Is What the Data Actually Shows
National rents are down slightly, but the data tells a more nuanced story. Here is what NZ landlords and property investors need to know in 2026.
The Waiting Room: A Guide for NZ Property Investors in 2026
Feeling the pressure of the current NZ property market? Here is what 50 years of cycle history says about investors who held on. A practical guide for...