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


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?


Why You're Susceptible To Losing Money. The Winning & Losing Mindset When Investing
Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing - Warren Buffett.


The OCR Explained - How Does It Affect You as a Property Investor?
The OCR affects all New Zealanders, including property investors.


A Guide to Real Estate Agency Agreements in New Zealand: Sole vs General Agency
When you sell a property, you will need to decide between a sole & general agency if you work with a real estate agent.


Reducing Interest Rate Risk When Investing In Property
Interest rates are a hot topic right now and for good reason. With rising costs, comes rising risk of defaults...


Dissecting Floor Plans On Newbuild Properties
Don't underestimate the power of a good floor plan when you're trying to rent out your investment property.


How Risky is Too Risky When Considering a Property Investment?
Any investment carries risk, but there are strategies property investors use to reduce their risk exposure.


Do You Know What Your Budget Is?
The best investment is the one you can get finance for. Do you know your budget?


7 Reasons Why Property Investment Just Makes Sense
Deciding on a suitable investment plan is hard enough, so here are 7 reasons why property investment just makes sense.


Waiting to Invest Could be Killing Your Buying Power
Waiting until the bottom of the market might actually be losing you money.


The Power of Leverage
Property investment has many benefits, but perhaps the biggest of them all is the ability to leverage your money.


What Happens If My Property Doesn't Get Built? Learn How You're Protected When Buying Off-The-Plan
Buying off-the-plan is a great way to make money early, but you need to know how you're protected when buying off-the-plan.


When Will My Property Be Finished? What Off-the-Plan Property Investors Need to Know
Buying off the plans requires patience, but when exactly can you expect to see the property you bought?


Avoid Missing Out On The Deal. How To Reserve a Property
When you find the property you want, it's time to secure it.


New Builds or Existing Properties: What’s the Smarter Investment?
New builds are talked about a lot at the moment. How do they stack up against an existing house?


Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster Using Investment Properties
Having your own home debt-free is difficult. Find a strategy to make it easier.


Don't Ask For a Discount, Ask For a Cashback On Your Property Investment
Developers are giving incentives to get deals across the line, but some offers are better than others.


Property Investment Can Make Sense When Interest Rates Are High
For many, inflation is something that they have heard of but probably don't truly understand how it impacts their investments.

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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