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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.


How To Make Money by Off-The-Plan Property
Investing in an off-the-plan development that is 12-18 months away from completion can be daunting, but there is money to be made.


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.


Why You Should Invest Outside of Your Own Neighbourhood
The allure of familiarity can be strong, but is it always the best option?


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.


Don't Buy It Just Because It's a Cheap Property
Cheap properties don't always make the best investment. Choose wisely.


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.


Reducing The Volatility of Your Investments - Understand Property Price Growth
Property price growth isn't linear, so having an effective investment strategy to smooth out your returns and reduce your risk is important.


Is Property Investment Still Worth It?
With the rapid rise in property prices in 2021 and the subsequent interest rate hikes in 2022, it’s easy to understand why people are questioning whether property investment is still worth it.


How Much Money Do I Need To Invest? Property Deposit Requirements Explained
Breaking down the real numbers behind property deposit requirements and how they affect you as an investor.


The Two Property Investment Strategies to Fund Your Retirement
Set yourself up for retirement by understanding what you need to achieve your goals.


Pay Less, Invest Faster: Why Smart Investors Go Interest-Only Mortgages
There's often debate from investors on the best way to structure their mortgage payments.

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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