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The 3 Things That Set Successful Property Investors Apart – Part 2 | Ep. 68
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 Things That Set Successful Property Investors Apart – Part 2 | Ep. 68In this episode, we explore the second key factor that separates effectiv...
The 3 Things That Set Successful Property Investors Apart – Part 1 | Ep. 67
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 Things That Set Successful Property Investors Apart – Part 1 | Ep. 67Many people want to invest in property, but the outcomes vary widely. In ...
The 3 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes – Part 3 | Ep. 66
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode: The 3 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes – Part 3In the final instalment of our three-part series, we unpack the third and often overlook...
The 3 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes – Part 2 | Ep. 65
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes – Part 2In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the biggest pitfalls investors make, and why a mi...
The 3 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes – Part 1 | Ep. 64
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes – Part 1 | Ep. 64In this episode, we dive into Part 1 of a three-part series on the biggest property inve...
The History of Growth in New Zealand Property | Ep. 63
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The History of Growth in New Zealand Property | Ep. 63In this episode, we explore why historical property data is one of the most reliable guides for ...
Most Investors Can't Explain Their Strategy | Ep. 62
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most Investors Can't Explain Their Strategy | Ep. 62Ever feel like your investment strategy is a bit of a mystery - even to you? You’re not alon...
Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand | Ep. 61
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand | Ep. 61Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand: What It Means for Property InvestorsThinking about investing in property? T...
The Freehold Property Model | Ep. 60
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Freehold Property Model | Ep. 60Discover how New Zealand property investors can unlock greater freedom and resilience by shifting toward a freehol...
From The Archives: The Worst Investment You Can Make | Ep. 59
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we've dug into the archives to pull out one of our most listened to podcast episodes to date. This was first released in 2022, but the ...
Property Investment Case Study (Part 2) | Ep. 58
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Property Investment Case Study (Part 2) | Ep. 58In the second part of our series, we share how Emma and Josh Taylor, entering their peak earning years...
Property Investment Case Study (Part 1) | Ep. 57
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Property Investment Case Study (Part 1) | Ep. 57In the first of our two‑part series, we share how a couple who were relying on their KiwiSaver to re...
Residents Association Explained | Ep. 56
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Residents Association Explained | Ep. 56Thinking of buying a new build in New Zealand? Don’t overlook the fine print. In this episode, we unpack the...
Do You Know What Your Budget Is? | Ep. 55
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do You Know What Your Budget Is? | Ep. 55Before you dive into listings, you need a high-level view of your purchasing power. In this episode, we show ...
US Tariffs and the NZ Property Market | Ep. 54
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Tariffs and the NZ Property Market | Ep. 54In this episode, we unpack how rising US tariffs could ripple through global markets and impact New Zeal...
How To Build a $100k Passive Income | Ep. 53
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How To Build a $100k Passive Income | Ep. 53Inspired by Thrive’s recent webinar, in collaboration with The Property Factory, this episode breaks dow...
Your Guide To Buying Your First Home And Getting Debt Free Faster | Ep. 52
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Guide To Buying Your First Home And Getting Debt Free Faster | Ep. 52Ready to ditch the rent trap and build real wealth? In this episode, we brea...
Not All Prices Are Created Equally | Ep. 51
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not All Prices Are Created Equally | Ep. 51In this episode, we break down why price per square metre isn’t the whole story. From developer incentive...
TC Ratings Explained - What You Need to Know | Ep. 50
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TC Ratings Explained - What You Need to Know | Ep. 50TC ratings once shaped property decisions in Christchurch - but in 2025, they’re more myth than...
Is There An Oversupply of Newbuild Properties in NZ? | Ep. 49
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is There An Oversupply of Newbuild Properties in NZ? | Ep. 49New Zealand’s older housing is being replaced by newbuild properties all over the count...
Te Kaha Stadium - Christchurch's $683M Catalyst For Urban Growth | Ep. 48
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Te Kaha Stadium - Christchurch's $683M Catalyst For Urban Growth | Ep. 48Christchurch is betting big on Te Kaha - a $683M stadium set to reshape t...
The Balancing Act - Capital Gain vs Yield | Ep. 47
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Balancing Act - Capital Gain vs Yield | Ep. 47With property prices softening in parts of New Zealand and rental yields holding steady, many invest...
Christchurch Surges Ahead: NZ Property Value Update - Sept 2025| Ep. 46
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch Surges Ahead: NZ Property Value Update - Sept 2025| Ep. 46In this episode, we unpack the latest market data showing Christchurch leading ...
Save Cash By Investing In The Right Property | Ep. 45
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Save Cash By Investing In The Right Property | Ep. 45 With news of some major banks now dropping their interest rates below 6%, many investors have br...
The Best Time to Buy | Ep. 44
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Time to Buy | Ep. 44 When's the best time to buy? It's a question we get every week at Thrive, and it is fully justified. Who doesn&...
Picking The Strength of The Market | Ep. 43
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picking The Strength of The Market | Ep. 43 You'll often hear people talking about how hot or cold the property market is, but how do you know wha...
How Competition Affects Property Investors | Ep. 42
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How Competition Affects Property Investors | Ep. 42 The economics of competition in business is a well-documented area and has sparked plenty of inte...
The Key To Investment Success | Ep. 41
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Key To Investment Success | Ep. 41 Everyone wants to earn the highest returns on their investments, but what if we told you that the highest retu...
Don't Rely On This For Your Retirement | Ep. 40
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't Rely On This For Your Retirement | Ep. 40 For most people, the reason they invest is to prepare themselves for a fruitful retirement. And as...
How To Spot A Soft Market | Ep. 39
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How To Spot A Soft Market | Ep. 39 With the current age of information, it's easy to get caught up in the array of news stories, articles advice, ...
The Deposit Dilemma | Ep. 38
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Deposit Dilemma | Ep. 38 Have you ever wondered where your deposit actually goes when you purchase a property off the plans? It is a question we g...
Why You're Susceptible To Losing Money | Ep. 37
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why You're Susceptible To Losing Money | Ep. 37 In the world of investment, your mindset remains one of the key factors that separates good invest...
The OCR Explained - How Does It Affect You as a Property Investor? | Ep. 36
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The OCR Explained - How Does It Affect You as a Property Investor? | Ep. 36 If you have been following the news recently then you would have heard lot...
Your Guide to Becoming a NZ Property Investor | Ep. 35
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your Guide to Becoming a NZ Property Investor | Ep. 35 Learn the basics of buying your first investment property. This guide is intended to introduce ...
7 Reasons Why Property Investment Just Makes Sense | Ep. 34
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
7 Reasons Why Property Investment Just Makes Sense | Ep. 34 Deciding on a suitable investment plan is hard enough for many people in New Zealand, and ...
What Does It Take To Retire and How Do I Calculate It? | Ep. 33
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Does It Take To Retire and How Do I Calculate It? | Ep. 33 Retirement is one of the key reasons investors turn to property in the beginning beca...
How Much Money Do I Need To Invest? | Ep. 32
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How Much Money Do I Need To Invest? | Ep. 32 One of the biggest barriers to entry for property investment is the deposit requirements so it's goo...
Pay Less, Invest Faster | Ep. 31
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pay Less, Invest Faster | Ep. 31 There's often debate from investors on the best way to structure their mortgage payments in order to maximise ret...
Is Property Investment Still Worth It? | Ep. 30
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Property Investment Still Worth It? | Ep. 30 With the rapid rise in prices in 2021 and now the rise in interest rates in 2023, there is a lot of ne...
Reducing The Volatility of Your Investments | Ep. 29
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reducing The Volatility of Your Investments | Ep. 29 Volatility is a simple, but very important concept for an investor across any asset class. We c...
Can Developers Cancel My Contract on Me? | Ep. 28
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Developers Cancel My Contract on Me? | Ep. 28 This is a question that gets floated around a lot with purchasers who have heard bad-news stories ab...
Don't Ask For a Discount, Ask For a Cashback | Ep. 27
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't Ask For a Discount, Ask For a Cashback | Ep. 27 In 2021, when the property market was hot, developers would seldom offer incentives to get ...
Pay Off Your Home Mortgage Fast Using Investment Properties | Ep. 26
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pay Off Your Home Mortgage Fast Using Investment Properties | Ep. 26 Paying off the mortgage on your own home is one of the biggest goals for a lot of...
New Builds vs. Existing - What Should I Choose? | Ep. 25
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Builds vs. Existing - What Should I Choose? | Ep. 25 When searching for an investment property, you're inevitably going to come to a point where y...
Don’t Buy Just Because It’s Cheap | Ep. 24
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t Buy Just Because It’s Cheap | Ep. 24 You get what you pay for. This is a common proverb that is thrown around a lot in reference to low-pric...
Avoid Missing Out On The Deal | Ep. 23
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid Missing Out On The Deal | Ep. 23 Once the initial research is done, it's time to get the property off the market. First-time investors can often...
When Can I See My New Property? | Ep. 22
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Can I See My New Property? | Ep. 22 It can be hard for first-time purchasers of off-the-plan property to grasp the concept of buying a prop...
Cost To Own - What Else Could I Do With That Money | Ep. 21
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cost To Own - What Else Could I Do With That Money | Ep. 21 It's no secret that investment properties can often cost you money each week to own. This ...
What Happens If My Property Doesn’t Get Built | Ep. 20
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Happens If My Property Doesn’t Get Built | Ep. 20 Buying off-the-plan requires you to put trust in a developer that they're going to build the ...
Why You Should Invest Outside Your Own Neighbourhood | Ep. 19
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why You Should Invest Outside Your Own Neighbourhood | Ep. 19 Building a successful property portfolio comes down to many factors, but perhaps none is...
The Power of Leverage | Ep. 18
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Leverage | Ep. 18 Leverage can be described as "using borrowed money to make more money than it costs to use borrowed money" and makes up...
Why Would I Use a Mortgage Broker? | Ep. 17
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why Would I Use a Mortgage Broker? | Ep. 17 Getting lending is one of the biggest obstacles investors faces when purchasing an investment proper...
Waiting to Buy Could be Killing Your Buying Power | Ep. 16
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting to Buy Could be Killing Your Buying Power Waiting to find "the perfect deal" could be losing you money and you just don't know it yet. In the...
How Risky is Too Risky? | Ep. 15
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How Risky is Too Risky? | Ep. 15 Risk is everywhere. You are susceptible to risk when you drive to work, walk to lunch, and everything in between; som...
Benefits of a Due Diligence Clause | Ep. 14
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benefits of a Due Diligence Clause | Ep. 14 Buying a property off the plans can be quite daunting for a lot of first-time investors so it's important ...
Dissecting Floor Plans | Ep. 13
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dissecting Floor Plans Don't underestimate the power of a good floor plan when you're trying to rent out your investment property. With lots of new bu...
What are Debt-To-Income Ratios? | Ep. 12
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are Debt-To-Income Ratios? | Ep. 12 Although not formally in place, it is convenient to consider the debt-to-income ratios (DTI) as one of ...
Turnkey vs. Progress Payments | Ep. 11
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turnkey vs. Progress Payments | Ep. 11 Buying off-the-plan can be daunting for investors who are used to the traditional real estate model of buying e...
Property Investment Can Makes Sense When Interest Rates Are High | Ep. 10
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Property Investment Can Makes Sense When Interest Rates Are High | Ep. 10 There's no doubt that at the time of writing this, everyone in New Zealand h...
How To Make Money by Buying Early | Ep. 9
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How To Make Money by Buying Early | Ep. 9 Investing in an off-the-plan development that is 12-18 months away from completion can be a daunting task fo...
Common Clauses in a Sales And Purchase Agreement | Ep. 7
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Common Clauses in a Sales And Purchase Agreement | Ep. 7 A Sales & Purchase Agreement (SnP) can often be long and complex, so for first-time inves...
Reducing Interest Rate Risk | Ep. 6
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reducing Interest Rate Risk | Ep. 6 Interest rates are a hot topic right now and for good reason. Since the lowest point in July 2021 when interest ra...
Who Can Sell My Property? | Ep. 5
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who Can Sell My Property? | Ep.5 At some point during your investment journey, you're going to find yourself in a position where you want/need to sell...
Why You Should Invest in a Buyer's Market | Ep. 4
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why You Should Invest in a Buyer's Market | Ep. 4 At the peak of the property market last year, sales volume was through the roof. For investors that ...
Why You're Susceptible To Losing Money | Ep. 2
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why You're Susceptible To Losing Money | Ep. 2 In the world of investment, your mindset remains one of the key factors that separates good inves...
The Worst Investment You Can Make | Ep. 1
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Worst Investment You Can Make | Ep. 1 "Buy land, they're not making it anymore" - Mark Twain Why are we quoting Mark Twain? Well, years on, this a...
Welcome to Thrive Investment Bites
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Thrive’s newest channel: Thrive Investment Bites Come along with us as we explore property investment concepts in New Zealand to help edu...