The whole country only has a population of a little over 5 million people, so New Zealanders are always going to be a minority. This is like the population of a medium-sized city spread out across a whole country, which has led to a surprisingly varied (and often confusing) real estate market. Whether you’re looking…
Rental prices are increasing across the world, and New Zealand isn’t an exception. That said, our rents are still lower than in neighboring Australia and significantly lower than in the US. In this article, we covered all the information you need on rent prices in New Zealand, various cities, regions, and household sizes for 2024….
Dunedin is one of the most affordable cities to live in New Zealand. It offers a great Kiwi lifestyle and reasonable house prices. If you are looking into moving to Dunedin, thus, buying a home, now it’s a great time, as prices are declining. However, interest rates are at all times high. The current house…
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During times when interest rates are rising exponentially, getting a home loan with the best terms is crucial. Generally, New Zealand banks approve loans with a deposit starting at 20%, however, there are some options allowing people to acquire property with a lower investment. The easiest banks to get a home loan in New Zealand…
There are only two ways where you can live for free in New Zealand: through house sitting or Couchsurfing. Of course, you have friends and family who are willing to host you; that’s an option too. That said, Couchsurfing is more popular and common worldwide, while house sitting seems to be gaining popularity. House sitting…
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Do you want to invest in building a house cheaply in New Zealand? Building your own home is an excellent way to own space without leaving a hole in your pocket. Let us tell you everything you need to know about going into the housing market and what is the cheapest way to build a…
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Have you been thinking of investing in the property market in New Zealand? Do you want to own a lifestyle property with livestock in calm Taranaki or a section in a lovely suburb of Wellington, maybe? There is something for everyone. Obtaining a piece of land in New Zealand is an excellent opportunity to make…
New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful, and everything about living here is amazing – except the cost of living and property prices. It is not a lucrative market for first-time homebuyers as weekly rent and house prices are way above most people’s affordability. However, no need to fret – we will give you a list of…
According to the Global Cost of Property report, New Zealand ranks as the 6th least affordable country to buy a house in the world. New Zealand has plenty of space to build new homes. However, house prices are soaring year after year, making this place unaffordable for many average earners. Despite this fact, the demand…
