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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 market.

Kieran Trass
Jun 158 min read


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.

Kieran Trass
Jun 106 min read


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 NZ landlords in 2026.

Kieran Trass
Jun 97 min read


First property vs second property strategy in New Zealand
Moving from a first home to a second property marks a shift from stability to portfolio growth. Staircase explains how lending, equity use, and risk change at each stage of property investment. Understanding the first property vs second property strategy helps investors expand sustainably.

Staircase
Jun 84 min read


Long Term Rental vs Short-Stay NZ: A Decision Framework for Investors
Airbnb or long-term tenant? This NZ investor framework covers the four lenses such as economic, operational, property and investor, to make the right call for your property.

Liam Cox
Jun 511 min read


Cash flow vs capital growth explained
Cash flow vs capital growth is often framed as a choice, but most NZ investors aim to achieve both. Learn how rental income supports holding costs while capital growth builds long-term equity.

Staircase
Jun 54 min read


The Part of the Property Cycle That Tests Investors
The NZ property cycle has moved from boom and correction into stabilisation. Here’s why this steady phase tests investors, and why structure matters.

Kieran Trass
May 56 min read


Is Property Investment Immoral? A New Zealand Housing Supply Perspective
Is property investment immoral, or can responsible new build investment help New Zealand’s housing supply? A practical look at investors, renters and new homes.

Liam Cox
Apr 297 min read
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