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Buying a
house is one
of the biggest
decisions you
will ever make.
It’s not just a financial consideration but also a
lifestyle one; you want to make the right decision
for your finances, your loved ones and yourself.
Buying your first home will be an exhilarating and rewarding experience.
At the end of your property buying adventure, you’ll have the keys to a
home to call your own and an investment for your future.
But where do you start? This guide will start you off on the right foot
and provide practical tips and advice to help you along the way.
If you are not from New Zealand: The rules for overseas people buying
or building residential property in New Zealand changed in October 2018.
In general, only residents and citizens can buy homes to live in, but other
investment opportunities are available. The New Zealand Immigration
website (immigration.govt.nz) has a helpful tool which explains who is
able to buy and who needs to apply for consent.