New Zealand real estate news
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If you’re going to buy a property in New Zealand, then you should definitely keep an eye on our New Zealand property market news ahead of the big move. You’ll find plenty of insight, including updates on regulation changes, forecasts, and new housing trends.
10 quirky small towns to buy a home in New Zealand
Whether you are after a sea change, tree change, or even an Alp change, I’ve handpicked ten Kiwi locations offering a laidback, outdoorsy lifestyle. Additionally, each has a little flair to its character, be it a great vintage car scene, well-preserved Victorian architecture or beautiful thermal springs. Find the town that suits you best.Read more...
Top spots for beachfront living in New Zealand
Are daydreams of living beside the beach when you move to New Zealand keeping you going right now? Just imagine waking up in the first part of the world to see the sun each morning, enjoying more than 2,000 hours of glorious sunshine every year, and making the most of it by taking up the hobbies you’ve always liked the sound of – surfing, hiking…lazing in a hammock. To help you decide on your New Zealand beachside paradise of choice, we’re running through 10 of the best…Read more...
Small cities see big rise in property prices
Property prices in New Zealand have been growing steadily in rural areas, while the bigger cities are going through more of a correction. Hastings and Whanganui remain firm favourites among buyers, with demand causing a leap of over 20% in prices. Meanwhile, in the South Island, Dunedin is also seeing a boost in house prices.Read more...
Building your own, part 3: finding a builder
Now that you’ve sourced the perfect plot of land and found the architect who is going to bring all your property daydreams to life, there is one final – rather essential – step: finding a builder. In Part three of our series, we’re looking at where to find a decent builder and the steps involved in getting your house built when you move to New Zealand.Read more...
Building your home, part 2: architects and planning permission
For part two of our ‘Building your own Home’ series, we’re taking a closer look at how to find a reputable architect in New Zealand and what steps you need to take to obtain planning permission before you can build your dream home. And, if you missed part one, on buying the land, make sure to have a read!Read more...
How do taxes in New Zealand work?
Just when you thought you’d heard every ranking New Zealand tops, here’s another one: the world’s best personal tax system! Even moving to the other side of the world might not free you from paying up, but, luckily, the tax system that you will be greeted with is incredibly easy to navigate and is focused on fairness and predictability.Read more...
Can you retire to New Zealand?
New Zealand is a wonderful place to retire. Greener and less crowded than the UK, but with a mild climate and shared language and history. So, can you retire to New Zealand? We check out your options. [Please note, all procedures for moving to New Zealand are on hold at the time of writing, February 2021]Read more...
How can you find land to build on in New Zealand?
Dream of building your own home, perfectly suited for your needs? If you’re the sort who is happy to move to the other side of the world, you may be game for the challenge that self-building presents. Read our three-part guide.Read more...
What’s in store for the New Zealand property market in 2019?
While prices grew consistently in many parts of the country, it was finally a different story in Auckland and Christchurch, where prices actually declined over the course of the year. It seems measures imposed by the Labour government to control prices may have worked! So, what can we expect from the New Zealand property market in 2019?Read more...
City property in Wellington
New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington is a wonderful place to settle when you emigrate. Being the country’s capital, you’ll find bags of culture and opportunities for employment and to socialise, plus it’s simple to find good value property located on the water with wonderful views guaranteed. Today, we’re taking a look at a city property to reveal to anyone buying in Wellington what they can expect. We’re also reviewing how the city’s property market is performing, the average prices for property depending on your needs, and revealing some of the more affordable suburbs in town.Read more...
Registering a car and getting a licence in New Zealand
Without a doubt, New Zealand is one of the most stunningly beautiful countries in the world. It’s regularly listed as one of the Best Road Trip Destinations in the world. Therefore, upon touchdown, we don’t blame you for wanting to get behind the wheel to hit the open road and discover for yourself what all the fuss is about. However, before you can do so, there are a couple of hoops you have to jump through to make sure you’re legal. Today, we’re taking a look at the main factors involved in getting you mobile when you move to New Zealand, including transferring your licence and registeRead more...
