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Top 10 reasons why property can make a great investment

Just like any investment, you need to make sure you have done your homework.

Victoria Harris
Last updated: 2 May 2024 | 6 min read
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Investing in New Zealand property offers significant financial and lifestyle advantages. Historically, house prices have shown strong capital gains, while leverage allows you to buy an asset with just a deposit. Property also provides portfolio diversification, spreading risk away from other assets like stocks.

Ownership brings stability and freedom from renting, letting you build equity by paying your own mortgage. Enjoy the independence to personalise your space, have pets, and create a secure place to call home.

1. Historical returns

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2. Leverage

3. Diversification

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Source: https://www.qv.co.nz/price-index/

4. Not paying rent

5. Capital for dream opportunities

6. Stability

7. You can change it up

8. A place to call home

9. You can have pets!

10. Pride & independence

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Victoria Harris Victoria Harris
Co-Founder of The Curve