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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.

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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