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Healthy Homes Standards NZ: June 30 Compliance Deadline for Landlords
Healthy Homes Compliance - Is your property ready by the deadline on 30th June 2025? Time is running out. By 30 June 2025, every rental...

Staircase Financial
Jun 44 min read


Do OCR Changes Really Drive NZ House Price Growth?
It’s official. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has today reduced the official cash rate (OCR) by another 25 basis points to 3.25%....

Staircase Financial
May 284 min read


Navigating Stability: Insights into New Zealand's Property Landscape
The New Zealand property market in 2025 is showing steady signs of recovery, with house values and sales volumes on the rise. Long-term property returns continue to outperform term deposits, especially in growth regions like Auckland, Queenstown, and Papamoa.

Staircase Financial
May 144 min read


Jason Momoa’s Queenstown Interest: What the Hype Means for Property Investors
Jason Momoa in Queenstown A-List Attention Hits the Lakes When Hollywood heavyweight Jason Momoa calls Queenstown his “favourite place...

Staircase Financial
May 52 min read


Momentum Is Building
New Zealand’s property market is regaining strength in 2025, with rising sales volumes and migration driving renewed demand. Early indicators suggest we’re entering a new growth cycle—making this a key moment for investors.

Staircase Financial
Apr 283 min read


Key Indicators Signal Property Market Resurgence
The NZ property market is gaining momentum as mortgage interest rates NZ continue to fall, improving cashflow and affordability. With strong equity levels and rising borrowing capacity, the New Zealand housing market is showing clear signs of resurgence.

Staircase Financial
Apr 184 min read


Property Market News: Seizing Opportunities in Auckland, Tauranga & Queenstown
March 2025 marks a pivotal shift in New Zealand’s property market, with lending policies easing and key regions primed for growth. Auckland,

Staircase Financial
Mar 142 min read


Auckland's Congestion Crisis
Auckland’s traffic is worsening, could time-of-use charging ease congestion? See proposed solutions and how they might impact your commute.

Staircase Financial
Feb 282 min read
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