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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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Property can be a powerful investment, offering strong historical returns in New Zealand. A key financial advantage is leverage, allowing you to purchase an asset with only a deposit, unlike other investments. It also helps diversify your portfolio beyond stocks.

Beyond financial gains, ownership provides stability, freedom from renting, and the ability to build equity. You gain the independence to renovate, have pets, and create a space that is truly your own, offering immense personal pride.

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