What is education in New Zealand like for expats?

Moving to a new country is a big adventure for most kids – a bigger house, lots of space to play in outside, new places to explore… However, at some point, it is ‘back to school’ time, so you need to be organised in advance to make sure everything goes smoothly. Fortunately, New Zealand’s a relatively simple transition, as education in New Zealand is based on the UK’s system (and there are no real language barriers). Here’s what you need to know about schooling in NZ.
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Where will I find the cheapest homes in New Zealand?

According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), as of July 2018, New Zealand’s median property price is NZ$560,000. Auckland remains the priciest spot in the country, with a median price of $850,000. However, outside of the city, there are real bargains located in some of New Zealand’s most scenic destinations. To let you in on where those bargains are, today we’re running through five places to find the cheapest homes in New Zealand.
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Make the most of a move to New Zealand with your children

If you’re thinking of making a move to New Zealand with your children, first off – excellent choice! There are a million one reasons to make New Zealand your new home.
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10 spots for a New Zealand holiday home

One of the best things about moving to New Zealand is going to be exploring your new country. Both islands offer unique slices of natural beauty that change from town to town, but never fail to take your breath away. Plus, when you’re all the way on the other side of the world – staycations might be the way to go! If you are keen to buy a New Zealand holiday home, this article is for you.
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New Zealand property prices rising

British expats have long been one of the biggest buyers of New Zealand property, lured by its laid-back lifestyle, stunning nature and mild climate. In 2017, 6,371 Britons made the move.
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Will you earn more in New Zealand?

It’s the 64,000 (New Zealand) dollar question, will moving to New Zealand make you better off? It’s easy to look at basic pay comparisons, but ascertaining real purchasing power is a little more complicated. So we have crunched the numbers to see if you will earn more in New Zealand, or less.
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Buying a country home in New Zealand

Why buy in the countryside? When it comes to the countryside, is there anywhere better than New Zealand? It’s doubtful. Well…unless you believe the readers of Rough Guides that is. Last year, they ranked New Zealand the third most beautiful country in the world, after Scotland and Canada…which we have to admit are pretty decent contenders.
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New rules for non-resident buyers in New Zealand

The New Zealand Property Guide considers the effects of a proposed new Bill restricting non-resident buyers snapping up existing property or residential land.
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Heating your property in New Zealand

Seeing as you’re considering a move to New Zealand, you’ve probably come across articles discussing the importance of heating your home properly. New Zealand property doesn’t always come with insulation or central heating as standard. In fact, at least 600,000 households in the country have inadequate or no insulation at all.
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New Zealand’s brightest property spots, with the best weather

New Zealand is just on the other side of the world, right? So it gets the same weather, just at the other end of the year? “Not even” as we say down here. New Zealand basks in as much as TWICE the sunshine that the UK gets. So here we take a look at some of New Zealand’s sunniest locations to see what they offer anyone moving to New Zealand.
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