Investment Guides

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.

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

Starting a property investment group allows people to combine funding, skills, and decision-making to purchase property together. This guide explains how groups in New Zealand form, structure ownership, set agreements, and plan long term so shared property ownership works as intended.

Buying property alone in New Zealand is increasingly challenging for many people. Shared property ownership allows buyers or investors to purchase property together by combining resources and sharing responsibilities. This guide explains how shared ownership works, the risks involved, and what to consider before committing.

Is the NZ Super really ideal for a comfortable lifestyle in retirement? Many New Zealanders assume that NZ Super will be enough to fund their retirement. In reality, the public pension provides only a modest income designed to prevent hardship, not to ensure comfort or independence. While Australians retire with two to three times more savings due to compulsory superannuation, Kiwis rely largely on voluntary contributions and personal investments. This gap in structure, disci

What is the real effect of inflation on property prices? The old adage “property is inflation proof” remains valid although inflations true impact on property prices isn’t always immediate or straightforward. While the past few years have seen consumer prices surge, property values have fallen, leaving many wondering “I thought house prices were inflation proof and increased by the rate of inflation so how can inflation be high while house prices drop?” The answer lies in tim