Kerry and Ralph share their passive property investment journey through expert support from Staircase. Their success story shows how investing in property can set you up for retirement. With no tenant hassles and a clear strategy, they gained financial freedom and lifestyle flexibility.

Dolly and Billy turned their home equity into long-term financial security through property investment for retirement. Their story shows how a low risk property investment strategy can support your lifestyle, legacy, and peace of mind.

The NZ Economy is still in a recession, but this could be good news for property investors. GDP Data Confirms Recession Is Ongoing Stats NZ’s latest GDP figures have confirmed what most households and businesses have felt for some time: the New Zealand economy is still stuck in recession. According to the data, the economy shrank by 0.9% in the June quarter , not even remotely in line with expectations from the Reserve Bank and major bank economists who were forecasting a sm

People often panic during a market slump, here are some key lessons on how to navigate it. Lessons for Investors Recent QV data confirms that Wellington house prices are nearly 30% below their peak . Headlines like these make it easy to panic but the truth is property markets move in cycles. What goes up can come down, and then rise again. For investors who understand this, a slump is not the end of the road but part of the journey. At Staircase, we’ve navigated over two dec

Simon used his home equity to take his first step into Property Investment with help from Staircase. His story shows how clear guidance can turn equity into long term results.

ON THE MARKET – September 2025 Edition Spring time may be an investors last chance to buy before competition heats up The property market is showing signs of life after a flat patch. Interest rates have dropped again, sales activity is picking up, and confidence is slowly returning. While prices haven’t taken off yet, the groundwork is being laid for the next cycle. In this update, we’ll break down what the Reserve Bank’s latest cut means, where Auckland and the wider NZ mark

Amisfield Winery was recently named the third best restaurant in the world. If there’s one place in New Zealand that seems to be on everyone’s lips right now, it’s Queenstown. Not just because of the jaw-dropping scenery (though it’s hard to beat snow-capped peaks meeting deep blue lakes), but because the town is constantly  popping up in global headlines and award lists. And here’s the thing: when the world pays attention to Queenstown, visitors follow. And when visitors flo

It won't stay a buyers market forever says Cotality's Kelvin Davidson The “Crash” Framing Is Misleading Media headlines proclaiming a “full-blown crash” in the New Zealand housing market since 2022 sound alarming. However, what we’re witnessing is a cyclical correction from the unsustainable Covid-stimulus peak, not a structural collapse. While house prices have dropped between 13-20% nationally, this sits within normal market cycles historically observed in New Zealand’s pr

The question comes up time and again: is now really the right time to buy? A happy family outside their new home According to recent surveys , more New Zealanders think so today than at any point since 2011. ASB’s latest housing confidence report shows a net 26% of people believe it’s a good time to purchase, a level not seen in over a decade . So, what’s driving that shift? Let’s break it down. Prices Are Still Soft House prices remain well below their peak, down around 15–1

Carol Benny & Michelle Bellette from Staircase accept the prestigious Healthy Homes Compliance Award Staircase Property Management  has achieved national recognition, placing third in New Zealand’s inaugural Excellence in RTA Healthy Homes Compliance Awards - a testament to our commitment to healthy homes, landlord protection, and industry leadership. Why This National Recognition Matters In a competitive field of over 900 property management offices across New Zealand , Sta