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Houses vs Townhouses in Auckland
Should you buy a house or a townhouse in Auckland? Should you invest in a townhouse or a house in Auckland? Which property type delivers...
Staircase Financial
Jun 253 min read
How Banks Use Your Money to Get Rich — And How You Can Flip the System with Property
How New Zealand banks turn deposits into loans Inflation keeps nibbling away at your savings while New Zealand’s banks grow richer every...
Staircase Financial
Jun 243 min read
NZ Rental Returns: Facts Every Investor Should Know
Average rental growth across New Zealand has tracked at approximately 4.5% to 5% per year. Table of Contents: Real Rental Growth Numbers...
Staircase Financial
Jun 174 min read
The Dangerous Truth About DIY Property Investment in New Zealand
DIY Property Investment - What are the risks? Kiwis love DIY. It’s part of who we are — getting stuck in, saving a bit of cash, and...
Staircase Financial
Jun 175 min read
DIY Property Management in NZ: Hidden Costs and Compliance Risks Landlords Face
When "Saving $50 a Week" Ends Up Costing You Thousands It starts innocently enough. You buy a property and think, "How hard can it be?"...
Staircase Financial
Jun 163 min read
Short-Term Impacts of Major Economic Events on NZ Property Market
This report analyzes how global and domestic events from 1997 to 2025 triggered short-term changes in capital growth and house prices across the NZ property market. Key economic shocks, like the GFC, COVID-19, and projected 2025 tariffs, revealed patterns in sentiment, interest rates, and investor behavior.
Staircase Financial
May 264 min read
The Property Cycle Meets ‘The Block NZ’
Timing matters more than effort when it comes to property investment, as The Block NZ has shown. This article reveals how understanding the property cycle can make or break your renovation returns.
Staircase Financial
May 263 min read
The Staircase Advantage: How Expert Property Management Eliminates Rent Arrears
In today's property investment landscape, consistent rental income is the foundation of successful property investing. Yet across New...
Staircase Financial
May 234 min read
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