Is New Zealand a Good Place to Live?
Let’s face it, you wouldn’t consider establishing a base in a country that you have never visited before.…
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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,…
Establishing Your Presence in New Zealand
A practical guide to the Active Investor Plus visa, property acquisition, and the pathway between them. Introduction For…
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…
Moving to New Zealand from the USA: Why Real Estate Should Be Your Last Step, Not Your First
Introduction: This guide explains why affluent Americans relocating to New Zealand should establish residency, tax structures, and banking…
Active Investor Plus Update by the New Zealand Government 12th Dec 2025
The New Zealand Government announced on Friday 12th December changes to the Active Investor Plus visa that addressed an oversight relating to successful AIP visa applicants being unable to buy a residential home in New Zealand.
Living in New Zealand: My Honest 25-Year Review (Pros & Cons)
I’ve wanted to write this article for a long time, but every attempt either sounded like a Tourism New Zealand promo or a journalist’s critique of the government.
Striking the right balance has been harder than I expected, honest without being cynical, fair without sugar-coating.
Our Active Investor Plus Visa Guide to Investing Your Way into New Zealand
The Active Investor Plus Visa allows foreign investors to live in New Zealand if they invest in approved businesses, managed funds, or property developments. This guide simplifies the rules and provides examples for international clients.
