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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.
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.
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.
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'?
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.
The OCR Explained - How Does It Affect You as a Property Investor?
The OCR affects all New Zealanders, including property investors.
The Worst Investment You Can Make. Avoiding Leasehold Properties
There are two types of assets, ones that appreciate in value, and ones that depreciate in value.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
The Two Property Investment Strategies to Fund Your Retirement
Set yourself up for retirement by understanding what you need to achieve your goals.
Can Developers Cancel My Contract? Sunset Clauses Explained
Sunset clauses are widely talked about, but often misunderstood. So, what are they, and how do they affect you?
Turnkey vs. Progress Payment: What Every New Build Investor Needs to Know
New Build investors have lots of options on the market, and there are different payment plans. So, which is better for you?
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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