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  • Buying or building a house

    … What if my partner has a different visa? If you are buying a property together with … one of you will need to apply. What if I already own a house? The rules for overseas people buying or building a
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-building
  • Hawke's Bay Housing

    … Housing in New Zealand Choosing somewhere to live Renting a house Buying or building a house Housing options in the main …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/hawkes-bay/housing
  • Buying a home

    … looking to buy including how you will pay for it, getting a home loan and finding the right type of property for you. … – from the 1920s to the 1960s this was the main type of house built. Most of these are large, one-story, three … afford your dream home right away. Think about renting or buying something cheaper at first and moving on to a more …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-a-home
  • Auckland Housing

    … Auckland has a range of housing options available from apartments downtown … for upholding their tenancy agreements. Renting a house Your rights and responsibilities | Tenancy Services   … and citizens can buy homes in New Zealand to live inBuying or building a house eligibility checker Buying Buying
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/housing
  • Canterbury Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/canterbury/housing
  • Wellington Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Wellington's hilly geography means many …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/wellington/housing
  • Southland housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/southland/housing
  • Northland Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/northland/housing
  • West Coast Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/west-coast/housing
  • Otago Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/otago/housing
  • Bay of Plenty Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/bay-of-plenty/housing
  • Marlborough Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Often in sight of rolling vineyards, or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/marlborough/housing
  • Nelson - Tasman Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Coastal properties are particularly …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/nelson-tasman/housing
  • Taranaki Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Taranaki offers a wide variety of housing …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/taranaki/housing
  • Whanganui - Manawatu Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building If you’re considering a country lifestyle, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/whanganui-manawatu/housing
  • Waikato Housing

    … This includes everything from a good-sized modern city to smaller regional towns, along … housing information? Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Renting To find rental houses available in
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/waikato/housing
  • Finding your Kiwi home

    … move to New Zealand, your top priority will be choosing a place to base yourself. You’ll find a huge choice of … their homes. That might mean opening up the back of their house with French doors to allow better access to the garden, … 12 months.  Find out more about renting in New Zealand. Buying or building Only residents or citizens are permitted …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/finding-your-kiwi-home
  • Gisborne Housing

    … housing information?   Housing in New Zealand Choosing a house Renting Buying or building Choices range from city houses with great …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/gisborne/housing
  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … Birgit and Ian McConnachie put a lot of thought into the decisions that led them from … But son Sean had fun in mind when he had his say on the house they bought, explains Birgit. “Our son was so keen on … everything was so green and nice,” says Birgit. Ian says buying a house nine months before they moved to Kerikeri made …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0
  • New Horizons, Open Spaces

    … When Ian Visagie and his wife Karien started a family, it made them think about where they wanted their … then they had three months to pack up and sell their house. “We decided to bring our furniture here, and that’s … do. Furniture’s very expensive in New Zealand,” says Ian. Buying a home was the next goal, and the search highlighted …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spaces
  • Renting a house

    … country, with higher prices in the main centres. Finding a rental In New Zealand, rent is advertised as a weekly … reported that the national median weekly rent for a small house (1 to 2 bedrooms) was NZ$390 a week, and NZ$525 for 2 … some flats, everyone shares the cooking and the costs of buying food. In others, everyone buys and prepares their own …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/renting
  • Insurance in New Zealand - a guide for migrants

    … Moving to a new country can be a stressful and costly exercise, so gain … replace your home if the worst should happen. If you are buying an apartment, insurance for the building will normally … provide your own contents insurance.  Buying or building a house Contents insurance Contents insurance is for both home …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insurance-in-new-zealand-a-guide-for-migrants
  • It's time to explore

    … dogs - the change to enjoy simple pleasures, such as a good walk outside.  Jacques and Aldine moved from South … "And here, we didn't know it was a big problem to rent a house where they allow dogs. Not many landlords let you have … differences between their adopted home and South Africa: buying a house is "about 4-5 times more expensive" here, and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/its-time-to-explore
  • Accessibility

    … people. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Live and Work New Zealand is … Find an English language class (text alternative) Buying or building a house in New Zealand interactive tool:  Users that …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/accessibility
  • Choosing somewhere to live

    … word of mouth without being advertised. Always visit a property before you commit to renting or buying it. Climate and heating Because the climate in New … of clothing in the winter and only heat the room in the house that they are using, while they are using it. Many new …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/choosing-somewhere-to-live
  • Family first for Russian couple

    in Moscow, Russia, at the time. Igor had previously owned a business there, but says it was difficult dealing with so … speaking English too – even for something as simple as buying a SIM card for his mobile phone. “Education helped me, … blocks, so they decided to try living in a rented house. “That was a completely new experience for us, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-first-for-russian-couple
  • An extraordinary outdoor life

    … Queenstown from the other side of the world to do once-in-a-lifetime hikes. Ann-Louise Riddell enjoys running those … or climb a mountain that’s 15 minutes walk from her house. “You know, how many people can climb a mountain after … Ann-Louise says. Rental houses are in short supply, and buying a house is “very expensive”. Some of her friends …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-life
  • Housing scenarios (text alternative)

    … This is a text version for our interactive widget for Buying or building a house in New Zealand . It is provided as a text alternative …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-building/housing-scenarios-text-alternative
  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    … parenthood was the main reason for their move. Arriving to a Mother’s Day in May, not before Easter as it is in Britain, … were much higher than Nick and Helen expected. Auckland house prices appeared over-inflated. Aucklanders seemed … has to offer, Nick and Helen are looking forward to buying a house. … Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle
  • An international family

    … changes on several fronts for the family. It was a time for them to settle in one place together and enjoy a … 20th wedding anniversary. The biggest challenge has been buying a house, but the couple say they just had a run of bad luck. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-international-family
  • Veterinarian moves from USA to New Zealand

    … Some migrants fall in love with New Zealand, then find a job that enables them to move here. Janelle Wierenga came … and they invited her to Christmas dinner at their house. “That was my first introduction to the Kiwi … need than necessarily what you want. I find myself only buying stuff I actually need.” Janelle has bought a
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealand
  • Moving from the Pacific Islands

    … New Zealand is a great place to live, with many opportunities for you and … “I did my research on Oamaru, checking out schools, house rentals – a lot cheaper than Auckland – and I liked … page - or contact your local CAB. Help in your language Buying things, taking loans,  and money transfers When you …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands

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