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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


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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 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.


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.


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


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?

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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