Overseas Buyers
How We Can Help You – Your Trusted Buyer’s Agent
At The Buyers Agents, our mission is to guide you through NZ’s property landscape—especially when navigating niche opportunities like this.
We provide independent advice and local expertise — from early planning and temporary living arrangements through to securing the right home or commercial property once residency is approved.
Buying a home in New Zealand as an overseas buyer (2025 guide)
Updated: September 2025. New Zealand welcomes investment, but there are rules about who can buy residential property. This page explains the essentials and how The Buyers Agents can help you navigate them.
A simple eligibility snapshot
Buyer type | Likely Path |
|---|---|
NZ citizen (anywhere in the world) | Buy freely |
Australian/Singaporean citizen | Buy standard residential/lifestyle land without consent |
Permanent Resident Visa | Buy freely |
Residence-class visa holder (not yet “ordinarily resident”) | Apply for “one home to live in” consent |
Overseas buyer investing in off-the-plan apartments | Possible under developer exemption certificate |
Developer / Build-to-Rent investor | Apply under increased housing pathway |
Investor visa (“golden visa”) holder | May buy/build one home ≥ NZ$5m |
New
Active Investor Plus Visa: Invest in Growth & Secure Your Dream NZ Home
Overview: A New Path to Lifestyle & Property in NZ
On September 1, 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a significant policy update: holders of the Active Investor Plus residence visa—often referred to as New Zealand’s “golden visa”—can now buy or build one home in NZ, provided it’s valued at a minimum of NZ$5 million.
This marks a notable shift: previously, even with such visas, non-residents couldn’t purchase property unless they met stringent physical presence requirements.
Feature | Highlight |
|---|---|
Visa | Active Investor Plus (“Golden Visa”) |
Investment Required | NZ$5M (Growth) or NZ$10M (Balanced) |
Residency Requirement | Minimal (21 days over 3 yrs, or 105 days over 5 yrs) |
Property Purchase Eligible? | Yes — one home valued ≥ NZ$5M (no long-stay required) |
Market Impact | Safeguards mainstream market; opens luxury segment |
Our Role | Expert sourcing, negotiation, settlement, guidance |
For more information about the Active Investor Plus Visa and how to apply, visit the official New Zealand Immigration website.
For further information please contact us.
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