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Most investors believe they have a strategy. But when you ask them to explain it clearly, things usually fall apart. What many describe as a “strategy” is often just a mix of assumptions, opinions, and habits that haven’t been tested against reality.

ANZ New Zealand has just reported a record annual profit of $2.532 billion - up 21% from the previous year

For many New Zealand property investors, the goal is clear: build a portfolio that will one day fund a comfortable retirement. But while the entry point into property investment is often well understood - buying, leveraging, and holding - the exit strategy is where many investors get stuck.

As we move further into the final quarter of 2025, new insights from both Cotality and ANZ economists suggest that the New Zealand property market may be entering the early stages of recovery.

Labour has proposed a new policy, and if elected, they will introduce a capital gains tax in New Zealand.

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%.

Navigating the ripple effects of US tariffs on New Zealand real estate.