Is now a good time to buy premium property in New Zealand? | June 2026
Would I buy premium property in New Zealand now? New Zealand’s premium property market is in a correction.…
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AIP / Golden Visa NZ: Buying Property Without Costly Mistakes
An insider’s guide for AIP Golden Visa holders looking to buy or build property in New Zealand. 37…
New Zealand as a Second Home: What International Buyers Need to Know in 2026
A practical and honest guide for families considering New Zealand as a primary residence, buying a second home,…
Understanding New Zealand’s Real Estate Industry
25 Years of Looking In, observations from New Zealand’s Private Property Office Disclaimer: The views expressed in this…
AIP Visa Holders – Do I Need Overseas Investment Office (OIO) Consent to Buy a Property in New Zealand, and Which One?
Find out whether your New Zealand property purchase is likely to require the additional OIO consent. Once you…
Off-Market Luxury Property: Why It Works for Sellers and Buyers
In the premium property market, off-market luxury property sales have moved well beyond niche territory. For many luxury homeowners, it's now the deliberate strategy of choice.
The reasons rarely have anything to do with speed or convenience. They're about privacy, security, and long-term control over information.
The Insider’s Guide to Buying Property in New Zealand: Part 2
Viewing property is a game. You versus the vendor and their agent. Two parties wanting different outcomes: you want a property, the vendor wants your money.
How much you pay can be entirely the result of how you play. Think of it like poker. Would you show the other players your hand?
The Insider’s Guide to Buying Property in New Zealand: Part 1
I’ve been involved in property purchases in New Zealand for 25 years, both for myself and for clients. Here’s what I’ve learned.
The process isn't complicated. But the roles and responsibilities? That's where most buyers come unstuck, and where New Zealand differs from what you might be used to.
