House Prices Expected to Rise – Here’s How STRs Can Help You Ride the Wave
By Scott Mears - Aspire PRO Enterprises
After a challenging few years in the property market, 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point. According to forecasts, New Zealand house prices are expected to grow by 6-7%.
Why the increase? It’s a combination of falling interest rates, net migration, and pent-up demand from cautious buyers and investors is creating tailwinds. Markets like Hamilton and Christchurch are especially well-positioned for renewed growth.
Source: Opes Partners
So how can you take advantage of this?
STRs: The Cashflow Strategy That Grows With Capital
Smart investors know that capital growth takes time—but cashflow can start now. That’s where short-term rentals (STRs) come in.
By converting a property (or part of a property) into a short-stay rental, you can:
Boost income while waiting for appreciation
Offset rising holding costs (like rates, insurance, and maintenance)
Create flexibility for owner use or future resale
Attract higher-yield returns than traditional long-term rentals
In markets where traditional rents have flattened, STRs offer a resilient and responsive income model that works in tandem with long-term growth.
The Opportunity is Now
With price increases still relatively subdued, this is the year to acquire smart. Then, as the market lifts, you’ll be positioned to earn more from both ends: cashflow and capital gains.
STRs can be the perfect bridge between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s upside.
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