Guest Speaker – Margot Sutherland – investing in retirement

Margot Sutherland is the sales advisor for Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Margot is keen to share her knowledge from her career that bridges local television, residential real estate, and retirement living,

When it comes to investing in our future, there's no one-size-fit-all model.

Margot will offer investors a rare insider’s perspective on one of the fastest-growing property sectors: retirement accommodation.

Property investing with a difference, particularly in retirement living, the tone should blend insightful investment analysis with the emotional and societal relevance of this sector.

Retirement is not the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a beautifully uncharted path, paved with freedom, choice, and discovery. It’s a time to live not by the clock, but by your own rhythm. And the way we approach retirement living today has transformed dramatically from what it was a generation ago. 

Retirement is not about stepping back — it’s about leaning in. Leaning into the life you’ve worked hard to build, into the passions you’ve waited to explore, and into the people who will make this new chapter not just comfortable, but deeply meaningful.

Engaging, insightful, and grounded in real-world experience, Margot helps investors understand this isn’t just a social opportunity — it’s a chance to be part of a sector offering long-term, stable demand.

Drawing on decades of communication expertise and frontline experience in both traditional real estate and retirement village sales, Margot unpacks the market forces, buyer motivations, and long-term opportunities driving this asset class.

While not all of us are ready to retire, this is an opportunity to gain more knowledge in all areas of investing for the future.

Everyone is welcome to bring along a friend or family member, even if they are not current SPIA members.

Details

7:00pm
25 Nov, 2025
Harcourts, 182 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810