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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 significant financial advantages. A key benefit is leverage, allowing you to purchase an asset with only a deposit. It also provides portfolio diversification and has historically delivered strong capital gains in New Zealand.

Beyond finances, homeownership offers stability, freedom to renovate, and the security of a place to call your own. Instead of paying rent, you build your own equity, gaining a sense of pride and independence.

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