This group property investment checklist helps New Zealand buyers agree on the most important decisions before purchasing together. It covers goals, ownership shares, lending responsibilities and exit rules so everyone starts with clarity. With the right agreements in place, your group can invest confidently and avoid common disputes.

Co-investor exits are more common than most groups expect, which is why a clear group property investment exit strategy is essential. This guide explains the legal, lending and tax steps involved when someone wants to leave a shared property in New Zealand. You’ll learn how buyouts work, what rights each owner has, and how to protect your share throughout the exit.

This fixed term tenancy early termination case shows how leaving early does not end rent obligations. The Tribunal ruled that rent continued until new tenants began their lease. It highlights why hardship must be unforeseeable to shorten a fixed term.

Unlawful entry during renovation led to compensation and exemplary damages in this Tribunal decision. The case shows how access breaches and loss of enjoyment can outweigh legitimate repair work. It highlights why access rules and Healthy Homes duties must be followed from day one.

This Tenancy Tribunal Kainga Ora dog removal order shows how keeping a pet without consent can lead to enforced removal. The Tribunal relied on a written pet policy and the tenant’s lack of response. It highlights how silence and missing evidence can decide outcomes.

Choosing the right legal structure is a critical part of group property investment in New Zealand. This guide explains the most common ownership structures used for shared property purchases, how each works, and the key implications for liability, tax, and investor exits.

A Staircase perspective on the SAI and the improving affordability landscape Affordability has improved significantly giving first home buyers and investors hope For several years, both first home buyers and property investors have been weighed down by a shared belief that buying property has become almost impossible. Headlines have reinforced that feeling, and many households have absorbed a story of shrinking opportunity. A recent national survey showed almost half of non h

Investing in property with friends is becoming more common in New Zealand. This guide outlines the financial, legal, and practical benefits and risks so you can understand how shared ownership works and what to consider before committing.

Staircase delivers Auckland’s lowest rent arrears rate at just 1.49%, far outperforming the 4% industry average. Why Rent Arrears Matter for Property Investors In today's property investment landscape, consistent rental income is the foundation of successful property investing. Yet across New Zealand, rent arrears remain the number one challenge for landlords. At Staircase Property Management , we've developed systems that dramatically outperform the industry, protecting your

How will the Government's new national adaptation roadmap affect property values? New Zealand is entering a period where natural hazard risk is becoming more visible, measurable, and tied to long-term property values. A wave of government policy shifts, updated hazard maps, and evolving insurance and lending practices is reshaping how risk is priced into homes across the country. For buyers, investors, and developers, the property landscape is changing. Ownership is now more