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Queenstown is evolving into one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most dynamic lifestyle and property investment destinations. While its...

Staircase Financial

Jul 22 min read

A New Zealand homeowner facing high mortgage rates As wholesale rates ease and the property market shows early signs of recovery, New...

Staircase Financial

Jul 23 min read

The Auckland property market has long been known for its pronounced cycles, with alternating phases of rapid growth, cooling off, and...

Staircase Financial

Jun 172 min read

ON THE MARKET – June 2025 Edition Cooling Construction Pipeline: Fewer Homes Coming Soon New homes consented on a monthly basis...

Staircase Financial

Jun 123 min read

"Mum-and-dad" investors are back and they are moving fast After a two-year hiatus, “mum-and-dad” investors are back— and they’re moving...

Staircase Financial

Jun 122 min read

There has been a 17% drop in new dwelling consents in April 2025 versus the previous year New residential building consents have slumped...

Staircase Financial

Jun 122 min read

Why a Lower Capital Value Won’t Necessarily Mean a Lower Sale Price Does CV really affect your property's sale value? The average...

Staircase Financial

Jun 102 min read

Discover why Queenstown and it's fast-growing suburb Frankton has outperformed the national average in Property Price Growth Thinking...

Staircase Financial

Jun 103 min read