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The Freehold Property Model: A Smarter Exit Strategy for NZ Property Investors
For many New Zealand property investors, the goal is clear: build a portfolio that will one day fund a comfortable retirement. But while the entry point into property investment is often well understood - buying, leveraging, and holding - the exit strategy is where many investors get stuck.


How to Build a $100k Passive Income Through Property Investment
A step-by-step guide for everyday Kiwis to turn home equity into long-term wealth and retirement freedom. Learn how to grow your passive income through long-term property investment.


Suburb Scorecards Explained: Your Data-Driven Guide to Finding The Best Places to Invest in New Zealand
When it comes to property investment, understanding the story behind the numbers is what separates confident decisions from costly guesses, and that’s exactly what our Suburb Scorecards are built to deliver.


Residents Association Explained
Newbuild properties often have residents' association fees. So, what are they, and what do you need to know?


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.


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.


Market Update 1 Sep 2025: Overseas Buyers Are Back (Kind Of)
Foreign Buyers Can Now Purchase NZ Property, well, kind of.


Property Investment Case Study: What John & Sarah Did To Unlock Their Future
In this property investment case study, we'll see what John & Sarah did to go from a projected $31k retirement income to setting themselves up for a plan that will earn them $150k per year.


Te Kaha Stadium: Christchurch’s $683M Catalyst for Urban Growth. How This Affects Property Investors
Te Kaha stadium is one of the most significant infrastructure projects Christchurch has seen in decades - yet not enough people are talking about it.


Property Investment Case Study: How Emma and Josh Used Property Investment to Rewrite Their Financial Future
In this property investment case study, we'll see how Emma and Josh closed a $3.4m retirement gap through a smart strategy.


Market Update 12 Aug 2025: Smaller Homes, Bigger Costs - What It Means for Property Investors in 2025
Giving you exclusive insights into the New Zealand property market and keeping you updated with the latest in property investment concepts.


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?


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?

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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