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Market Update 11 Nov 2025: ANZ’s $2.5B Profit and the Road to 2026: What Property Investors Need to Know
ANZ New Zealand has just reported a record annual profit of $2.532 billion - up 21% from the previous year


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.


Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand: What Could It Mean for Property Investors?
Labour has proposed a new policy, and if elected, they will introduce a capital gains tax in New Zealand.


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.


Market Update 20 Oct 2025: LVR Changes Happening from the 1st of December
From 1 December 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is loosening its loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions, a subtle but strategic shift that could open doors for well-prepared investors.


Market Update 13 Oct 2025: OCR Drops to 2.5% - Why Off-The-Plan Buyers Should Pay Attention
Last week, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand made its boldest move in over a year: cutting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5%.


US Tariffs and the NZ Property Market: What Investors Need to Know
Navigating the ripple effects of US tariffs on New Zealand real estate.


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.


Market Update 23 Sep 2025: Why Smaller Units Are Outperforming - And What Investors Need to Watch
Why Smaller Units Are Outperforming - And What Investors Need to Watch


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


Market Update 16 Sep 2025: Why NZ's "Comatose" Housing Market Is Getting Ready For Its Next Growth Cycle
The New Zealand housing market continues to tread water through 2025, with Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold describing it as “comatose” - a flatline in nominal prices and a slow burn for most investors.


Market Update 9 Sep 2025: Christchurch Leads NZ In Value Growth
Christchurch has officially claimed the top spot as New Zealand’s fastest-growing property market.


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.


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


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.

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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