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Buying a House in New Zealand



New Zealand Real Estate

Yes, you can purchase real estate in New Zealand.  You will however need to apply for permanent residence.  The rules for buying or selling New Zealand real estate are quite simple irrespective of location, and the good news is that in most transactions there is no taxon capital gains.

Since property law varies from country to country, to protect your real estate interests it is often advisable for migrants to use an experienced property lawyer.  This is not a legal obligation.

Prices for homes in New Zealand vary considerably.  The location and the neighbourhood are key factors in how much a property will sell for.  Once you have acquired a good knowledge of the local market and are sure you have found what you want, buying a home can becompleted within three or four weeks.

Generally you will deal with professionals offering the following services:

Lawyer - Nalini Meyernalini.meyer@harman.co.nz
Real Estate Agent - Jason Willemsjason.willems@simes.co.nz

You may also need to arrange finance.  This can be done by dealing directly with a bank or by using a Mortgage Broker (usually this is a free service).


Follow the links supplied for more detailed information on purchasing New Zealand property:

I want to live in New Zealand (permanent residence)

I want to work, visit, study or invest in New Zealand

Finding a home

The real estate process

Settling in New Zealand...what to do

Other migrant's stories

Capital Gains Tax


Feel free to contact us if you need help or cannot find the information you are lookingfor.