Thrive Property Selection Criteria
Where Our Properties Come From
Thrive Investment Partners sources properties from New Zealand’s largest new-build stocklist - over 1,000 units across every major city, plus exclusive access to vetted developers nationwide.
We leverage our partnership with The Property Factory (NZ’s biggest stocklist provider) and our own referral network to ensure you see the widest possible range of investment-grade properties, including completed homes and off-the-plan projects.
Every property goes through our 5-Step Due Diligence Protocol, and we only recommend options that align with your personal goals, risk profile, and financial strategy. This means you get breadth, quality, and tailored selection - not a one-size-fits-all list.
How We Select Our Properties
Here’s how we turn thousands of available properties into a short list of investment-grade opportunities:
1. Yield & Cashflow Performance
We target rental yields that outperform local averages, ensuring strong holding income and portfolio sustainability. Our benchmark yield filters weed out underperforming stock.
2. Growth Location Analysis
We identify high-demand NZ locations using population growth, infrastructure projects, employment trends, and rental demand metrics. Growth hubs are mapped against historic price data and future planning to forecast capital appreciation. We have stock in every major city in New Zealand.
3. Build Quality & Liveability
We assess construction standards, design features, and tenant appeal. A property must be both durable and desirable - maximising rental demand and long-term value.
4. Developer Track Record
We vet every developer through our 5-Step Due Diligence process (see below), focusing on proven delivery, financial stability, and project completion.
5. Financial Viability & Compliance
Every project undergoes a comprehensive financial review and compliance check, including price benchmarking, funding security, and legal approvals, providing investors with clarity and confidence.
Our 5-Step Developer Due Diligence
Beyond the property itself, we review the people and funding behind it:
1. Director Background Checks – Integrity and reputation verification
2. Development Track Record – Proven history of quality and delivery
3. Quality Control & Build Standards – In-depth assessment of build oversight
4. Funder & Funding Requirements – Confirming reputable finance backing
5. Financial Viability Review – Ensuring realistic, sustainable project numbers
This protects you from undercapitalised projects or unreliable operators. We’re proud to maintain a flawless track record - none of our vetted developments have ever fallen over or failed to complete.
What Sets Thrive Apart
Unlike agents or developers selling single projects, we search NZ-wide, source through trusted partners, and filter rigorously - giving you access to the best properties, not just what’s convenient to sell.
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Access to NZ’s largest new-build stocklist
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Independent developer vetting
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Data-backed selection filters (yield, growth, build quality)
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Transparent metrics and location data
By combining property selection criteria with developer due diligence, Thrive helps investors:
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Reduce risk and avoid poor-performing projects
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Invest where growth and rental demand are strongest
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Build a future-proofed, high-performing portfolio
Start With Confidence
Property investment doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With Thrive’s structured selection process, you can invest knowing every box has been ticked.