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Explore property investment guides, market news, and landlord tips designed to help you build wealth and stay ahead.


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


Auckland Property Market Cycle 2025: Recovery Insights & Investment Opportunities
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


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 153 min read


NZ Housing Market in Transition – Key Trends for Property Investors
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


Investors Are Quietly Re-Entering the Market—Here’s Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Next Wave
"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
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