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How Do You Calculate Rental Yield in New Zealand?
Understanding how do you calculate rental yield is essential for Kiwi investors. This guide explains gross vs net yield, key costs, and local market examples. With clear steps and tools, you can run accurate NZ property calculations.

Staircase Financial
Oct 304 min read


House Price Slide: Why the Cycle Shows It’s Over
New Zealand's housing market is showing clear signs of a turnaround After three years of softening values, New Zealand’s housing market is showing clear signs the worst is behind us. Media headlines have begun calling the “end of the slide” but beyond the headlines, what does the property cycle research tell us? Understanding the Property Cycle Cycles Always Repeat Extensive research into New Zealand property cycles spanning decades shows the same rhythm repeats: Boom → price

Staircase Financial
Oct 143 min read


The Game Changer For Property Investors
ANZ's 10 year interest only mortgage option is shaking up the mortgage landscape ANZ recently launched something that’s turning heads among property investors, a 10 year interest only mortgage option right from day one. This doubles the typical five year interest only period that most lenders offer. The change is reshaping how investors structure their debt, cash flow, and long term plans. Experienced investor Peter Ambrose (in Wellington) puts it plainly : “Interest-only hel

Staircase Financial
Oct 145 min read


The Reality of a Market Slump
People often panic during a market slump, here are some key lessons on how to navigate it. Lessons for Investors Recent QV data confirms...

Staircase Financial
Sep 173 min read


Queenstown is Stealing the Spotlight That’s Great News for Accommodation Investors
Amisfield Winery was recently named the third best restaurant in the world. If there’s one place in New Zealand that seems to be on...

Staircase Financial
Sep 83 min read


Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in NZ?
The question comes up time and again: is now really the right time to buy? A happy family outside their new home According to recent...

Staircase Financial
Sep 52 min read


Why Property Investors Are Still the Unsung Backbone of the Rental Market
Discover how property investors help support the rental market in New Zealand The Misunderstood Economics of Property Investment A recent...

Staircase Financial
Jul 303 min read


Why NZ Property Price Growth Is More Likely to Average 6% p.a. Than 4%
While some may suggest New Zealand’s future house price growth may average 4% annually, a deeper look at national fundamentals, economic...

Staircase Financial
Jul 142 min read
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