New Zealand Guide To Living, Working and Property in New Zealand

Sunday 8 November 2009

Guide to New Zealand, its way of life, employment landscape and real estate market opportunities for émigrés, property market speculators, retirees and workers

The Cost of Living in New Zealand has Gone Up!

Published on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The Cost of Living in New Zealand has Gone Up!There is nothing more valuable than local knowledge when you’re thinking about going to live abroad – as we all know, things change in our own home country so quickly that what’s written today can be out of date by next week.  Therefore in this report we’re going to prove to you how important useful knowledge is - using the example of New Zealand…

…what’s more, we’ll explain how you can get your hands on the invaluable facts and the support you need when planning your new life abroad.

So yes, as the title suggests, the cost of living in New Zealand has gone up – but did you know that?  No: unless you’ve got a friend living in New Zealand who recently came and shopped in British supermarkets and was shocked at how cheap everything was, you wouldn’t necessarily have a clue!

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Five Reasons To Emigrate to New Zealand

Published on Friday, September 18th, 2009

Five Reasons To Emigrate to New ZealandNew Zealand ranks consistently highly when it comes to surveys of the countries Britons would most like to emigrate to live in.  For example, earlier today we looked at the survey from Foreign Currency Direct that reveals that up to 11 million adult Britons of working age are potentially contemplating relocation overseas for employment reasons – and even in that survey New Zealand was one of the countries favoured by such individuals.

It seems to offer such a lot to so many people – but can you tangibly list what New Zealand might be able to offer you?  We thought we’d offer you five reasons to emigrate to New Zealand that have ‘appeared’ in recent weeks and months to add to your list of positives in the country’s favour if you’re actively planning a new life abroad too.

Whilst New Zealand certainly isn’t the only country favoured by would-be British expatriates, it is a top choice…and here are just a handful of reasons why: -

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The Reality of Expat Life in New Zealand

Published on Wednesday, July 08th, 2009

The Four Best Places to Live in New ZealandAccording to one Shelter Offshore reader, life in New Zealand is getting harder by the day as employers refuse to take on expatriate workers, are inundated with CVs for even the most menial jobs as unemployment rises, and are under so much pressure from the government that they don’t even bother replying to non-New Zealand applicants in many cases.

Bethany Morgan-Smith, who has only been resident in New Zealand for five months, has had her rose coloured glasses well and truly ripped off her nose and stamped on by the New Zealanders she’s come across as she seeks gainful employment.

Fortunately for her family, she and her husband have permanent residency status in the nation because of his job, but for her to find a job, despite being highly skilled, experienced and qualified in an area that was until recently still listed on the skills shortage list, is proving nigh on impossible.

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Is New Zealand Failing British Expatriates?

Published on Monday, July 06th, 2009

Is New Zealand Failing British Expatriates? The Institute for Economics and Peace, in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit, recently named New Zealand the most peaceful nation in the world in their assessment of 144 countries around the globe.  This was the latest accolade for the nation that has always ranked in the top 10 for countries in which expatriates really want to live.

The nation has fared particularly well with would-be British migrants in recent decades because of the way of life, the lack of language difficulties, the employment opportunities and the stunning nature of the nation – however, is New Zealand now failing British expatriates?

In recent reports in the British press, expatriates who have lived and worked in New Zealand for years are losing their jobs because of the economic downturn, and apparently losing their right to remain in the nation as the country tries to get rid of non-domiciled residents to make room for returning New Zealanders.  Could the New Zealand expat dream be coming to an end?

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Yet Another Reason to Emigrate to Live in New Zealand!

Published on Monday, June 08th, 2009

We are pleased to announce that beautiful New Zealand has won yet another accolade that directly relates to its attraction and appeal as a stunning and wonderful place to live.

The Institute for Economics and Peace, in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit, has designated New Zealand to be the most peaceful nation in the world in their latest assessment of 144 nations around the globe.

New Zealand has knocked Iceland off the number one spot and is officially the least violent and dangerous nation in the whole world – yet another reason to emigrate to live in New Zealand!  And here are ten more reasons why increasing numbers of British citizens are choosing to turn their back on their own nation, and make a new life in New Zealand: -

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New Zealand Property Prices Back to “Fair Value”

Published on Friday, April 24th, 2009

According to the Westpac Bank, prices for property in New Zealand have now fallen to a fair value, based on rents, interest rates and other costs.  This is the first time that real estate in New Zealand has been below a reasonable price that investors should pay since 2006.

Westpac Bank economists are predicting a 5% drop in New Zealand real estate values for 2009 too, and flat line movement for the market in 2010. 

The Reserve Bank forecast however is a little gloomier, with predictions of a 20% drop in New Zealand house prices from their peak in late 2007, to a bottom sometime at the end of 2010.  But with prices having fallen nationally around 8% since the peak, they have almost lost half of their predicted depreciation already.

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How to Buy and Sell New Zealand Property

Published on Monday, April 20th, 2009

Even in spite of the global financial turmoil that’s affecting property markets everywhere, every property market also faces a further slowdown during the winter months - and the market in New Zealand is no exception.

The only difference is that, as we in the Northern Hemisphere head towards spring and summer, usually times of increasing interest in the real estate sector, Kiwis are getting ready for their winter, and the end of daylight saving time in April usually heralds the end of the New Zealand real estate buying season. 

As with most property markets in the world, sales are more sluggish during winter - and lending restrictions and rising unemployment due to the credit crisis are also expected to have an effect this winter too.  In this article we look at how to sell a property in New Zealand if you want to get out of the market, and we look at ways that expat buyers can get on to the property ladder in New Zealand too.

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Property in New Zealand’s Christchurch

Published on Thursday, April 02nd, 2009

Property in New Zealand’s ChristchurchFounded by English settlers in 1851, Christchurch became a city by Royal Charter in 1856, making it the oldest city in New Zealand.

Located on the East coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Christchurch is known as the “The Garden City”.  It is home to around 350,000 kiwis and is the gateway to the South Island. 

For those buying property in New Zealand, Christchurch and the surrounding district of Canterbury have a lot to offer.  To the east lie the open ocean, the Banks Peninsula, wineries and the French settlers village of Akaroa.  West leads you to the highest peaks in the Southern Alps with loads of great skiing.  North takes you into whale watching territory in Kaikoura, forests and miles of empty beaches.  To the south of Christchurch there’s the standard Kiwi death defying adventure sports such as whitewater rafting and jet boating as well as fishing, horse riding and golf for the more relaxed.  So, all in all Christchurch offers a fantastic destination for those wanting to live and buy property in New Zealand…

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New Zealand Best Place in the World for Expats

Published on Friday, January 02nd, 2009

New Zealand Best Place in the World for ExpatsIf you want the best standard of living for the most affordable price, it seems that New Zealand is the best place in the world for expats

Whilst this may seem like quite a bold claim, it is a claim supported by the findings of a survey conducted by the Alliance and Leicester into where expatriate Britons actually love living.

According to the survey, New Zealand ranked number one for those concerned more about the cost of living and it ranked number one with those more concerned about the quality of life they can enjoy abroad.  Therefore, if you want to know where to hide from the UK recession, perhaps you should set your sights on New Zealand.

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Living Abroad in New Zealand

Published on Thursday, December 04th, 2008

Living Abroad in New ZealandMichelle Waitzman is the author of a new title from the Moon Living Abroad range, she left her life in Toronto for a brand new one in New Zealand and has never looked back, and her experiences and great understanding of this fascinating and truly stunning nation have led her to write Living Abroad in New Zealand.

If you’ve been looking for a comprehensive guide to every essential aspect of relocating to the other side of the world, we think we’ve found it for you in Waitzman’s book!  The Moon Living Abroad series is renowned for only publishing the best authors and producing exceptionally well-written content, and in this title they certainly don’t disappoint.

Whether you fancy a working holiday in New Zealand or you want to know all about emigrating to live among the kiwis, this book is packed with the facts, research and information that you need to make a go of a new life overseas.

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