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...

How New Zealand banks turn deposits into loans Inflation keeps nibbling away at your savings while New Zealand’s banks grow richer every...

Average rental growth across New Zealand has tracked at approximately 4.5% to 5% per year. Table of Contents: Real Rental Growth Numbers...

The Auckland property market has long been known for its pronounced cycles, with alternating phases of rapid growth, cooling off, and recovery. The chart clearly highlights these cycles, showing how capital growth rates have moved over the past three decades. Understanding where we stand in this cycle is crucial for property investors looking to time their property decisions effectively. Based on history, right now looks like an optimum time to take advantage of the new cycle

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...

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?"...

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

"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...

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

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