About Release Property

Holiday home and vacation rental property acquisitions in Wānaka

Most property agents will tell you a Wānaka holiday home is a great investment. We’ll tell you which ones actually are – and which ones aren’t. Release NZ has managed luxury vacation rentals in Wānaka for over 18 years. We’ve seen what books, what doesn’t, what guests love, and what costs owners money they didn’t expect. That operational knowledge is the foundation of every property conversation we have. When you work with Release Property, you’re not getting a sales agent. You’re getting 18 years of on-the-ground rental expertise – applied to one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make.

Our results are delivered by a team who combine an exceptionally high level of personal service and a deep understanding of the Wānaka and New Zealand property market.

Uniquely qualified to advise

  • 18+ years managing luxury vacation rentals in Wānaka – hands-on, first-hand knowledge of what performs
  • Deep relationships with the owners of the region’s finest rental properties – built through trust, not transactions
  • Guest networks that become buyer pipelines – people who’ve stayed in these properties and want to own one
  • Honest about what performs and what doesn’t – rental yield data, occupancy patterns, real numbers
  • Licensed REAA salesperson – independent, credentialed, no franchise alignment
  • Release NZ and Release Property are the same network – rental management and property acquisition working together
Nick Frame

Nick Frame

Nick Frame is a well-respected property professional and business owner with deep roots in the Wānaka region. As the founder of Release NZ, established in 2008, Nick has spent nearly two decades building one of New Zealand’s leading luxury accommodation and travel companies, representing some of the Southern Lakes’ most exceptional homes and working with discerning property owners from New Zealand and around the world.

Through Release NZ, Nick has developed an extensive network of property owners, investors, high-net-worth individuals and industry professionals. This unique position provides him with valuable insight into the luxury property market and access to opportunities that are often unavailable through traditional real estate channels.

Specialising in premium homes, lifestyle properties and discreet off-market opportunities, Nick works closely with buyers and sellers who value confidentiality, trusted advice and a personalised approach. His deep understanding of the region’s luxury property landscape enables him to connect exceptional properties with the right purchasers.

Integrity, discretion and professionalism are at the heart of Nick’s business philosophy. Whether assisting clients to acquire a dream home, secure an investment property or achieve the best outcome from a sale, Nick is committed to delivering outstanding service and exceptional results.

Nick combines local knowledge and relationships with international reach, providing clients with a modern and highly connected approach to real estate throughout Wānaka, Lake Hāwea and the wider Southern Lakes region.