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. For most vendors and their agents, that’s a problem. For the right buyer, it’s an…
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 years of construction industry experience, 25 years in New Zealand, no real estate spin. 1) Introduction: The New…
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, or long-term Plan B. I moved to New Zealand from the UK 25 years ago. I left a business I’d built in…
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 article are based entirely on my personal experience and opinion, accumulated over 25 years…
The Construction Wealth Tax, and Why Our Clients Don’t Pay It
If you’ve ever built or renovated a property and walked away with a nagging feeling that you paid more than you should have, you’re probably right. After 35 years in the industry, I’ve come to call it…
Establishing Your Presence in New Zealand
A practical guide to the Active Investor Plus visa, property acquisition, and the pathway between them. Introduction For international families considering New Zealand, the conversation almost always begins with…
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 have secured your Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, you can begin exploring property purchase opportunities…
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 before searching for real estate. Following this sequence protects your…
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…
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.…
