A step-by-step guide for everyday Kiwis to turn home equity into long-term wealth and retirement freedom. Learn how to grow your passive income through long-term property investment.

From 1 December 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is loosening its loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions, a subtle but strategic shift that could open doors for well-prepared investors.

Last week, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand made its boldest move in over a year: cutting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5%.

When it comes to property investment, understanding the story behind the numbers is what separates confident decisions from costly guesses, and that’s exactly what our Suburb Scorecards are built to deliver.

Newbuild properties often have residents' association fees. So, what are they, and what do you need to know?

The New Zealand housing market continues to tread water through 2025, with Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold describing it as “comatose” - a flatline in nominal prices and a slow burn for most investors.

Christchurch has officially claimed the top spot as New Zealand’s fastest-growing property market.

If you’re reading this, well done on taking your first step into pursuing a strategic first home purchase!

Rental yield is one of the simplest and most important measures of a property’s performance - and now you can calculate it in seconds.

See exactly how much your loan will cost you using our mortgage repayment calculator.

Invest with confidence using our property investment returns calculator to see how your next property will perform.

Foreign Buyers Can Now Purchase NZ Property, well, kind of.

In this property investment case study, we'll see what Mark & Leanee did to go from a projected $31k retirement income to setting themselves up for a plan that will earn them $150k per year.

Te Kaha stadium is one of the most significant infrastructure projects Christchurch has seen in decades - yet not enough people are talking about it.

In this property investment case study, we'll see how Emma and Josh closed a $3.4m retirement gap through a smart strategy.

When you’re planning your next property purchase, the first question is simple - how much can you actually afford to invest? 

In years gone by, TC Ratings were important when assessing the risk of an investment. But now, things have changed.

Let’s look at the facts before jumping to conclusions.

Learn the basics of buying your first investment property.

Many investors focus too heavily on one or the other, often ruining the chance of buying a successful property investment.