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Property Investment Case Study: How Emma and Josh Used Property Investment to Rewrite Their Financial Future
In years gone by, TC Ratings were important when assessing the risk of an investment. But now, things have changed.


Market Update 19 Aug 2025: OCR Cut Incoming: Who Wins, Who Loses, and What You Should Do
OCR Cut Incoming: Who Wins, Who Loses, and What You Should Do


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


Market Update 12 Aug 2025: Smaller Homes, Bigger Costs - What It Means for Property Investors in 2025
Smaller Homes, Bigger Costs - What It Means for Property Investors in 2025


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


Property Investment Returns Calculator - Work Out Your Cashflow and Equity Gains
Invest with confidence using our property investment returns calculator to see how your next property will perform.


Learn How Much You Can Invest - Understand Your Property Investment Budget
When you’re planning your next property purchase, the first question is simple - how much can you actually afford to invest?


TC Ratings in Christchurch - What You Need to Know
In years gone by, TC Ratings were important when assessing the risk of an investment. But now, things have changed.


Is There An Oversupply Of Newbuild Properties in New Zealand?
Let’s look at the facts before jumping to conclusions.


Your Guide to New Zealand Property Investment - How To Become an Investor
Learn the basics of buying your first investment property.


The Balancing Act - Capital Gain vs Yield. The Secret to Successful Property Investment
Many investors focus too heavily on one or the other, often ruining the chance of buying a successful property investment.


Save Cash By Investing In The Right Property: Why Investors Are Turning to Newbuild Properties
The tax benefit of buying new instead of existing property is even bigger with higher interest rates.


The Best Time to Buy Property In New Zealand
There is data out there that indicates when a "good time to invest" is


Picking The Strength of The Market: How to Tell if the Property Market is Hot or Cold
The strength of the market can determine how good your investment is.


The Economics of Competition: How It Shapes Property Investment in New Zealand
Have you ever played the game 'Monopoly'?


What Is a "Good" Price for Property? The Truth Every Investor Should Know
How do we actually know what a "good" price is?


The Key to Property Investment Success
What is the greatest factor that leads to a successful investment?


Don't Rely on This For Your Retirement. Why Saving For Retirement Won't Cut It
For most people, the ultimate reason for saving is simple: to prepare for a fruitful retirement. But as you might imagine, this is easier said than done.


How To Spot a Soft Market (And Why It's The Best Time To Buy)
You should always rely on evidence-based research to answer all the questions you have.


Where Does Your Deposit Actually Go When You Buy Off the Plans
Where Does Your Deposit Actually Go When You Buy Off the Plans?

At Thrive we take a strategic approach to evidence-based property investment. With a view to helping you build wealth using our expert knowledge and market research to structure your portfolio in a way that gives you a superior outcome than merely buying and holding a few houses.
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