New Zealand Property & Living
New Zealand is home to thousands of British, Irish and American expatriates who have chosen this beautiful yet remote lying nation to call home - because in New Zealand they know they will find a way of life long lost from northern Europe and north America. A way of life where respect and manners are still important, where family life is placed above corporate life, where you work to live rather than having to live just for your work ? and where people greet each other on the street with friendly smiles and a 'hello', rather than suspicion.
New Zealand is a land unchanged in hundreds of years...while it may have developed in terms of its sophistication and employment based opportunities, it certainly has not lost in terms of its standards of living and way of life.
New Zealand welcomes thousands of international emigrants annually with the majority initially centering on Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch. Those who then go on to explore more of this nation ? which is unrivaled in terms of its geographical appeal and stunning landscapes ? find untouched countryside, pristine beaches, perfect towns and pretty villages. If you want to know more about New Zealand, its property market and lifestyle opportunities and ultimately you want to discover if you could call the nation home, let Shelter Offshore show you round!
Our Latest New Zealand Property & Living Articles
Renting a House or Apartment in New Zealand
Published on 20 February 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in New Zealand
The vast majority of information that we’ve ever published about property abroad on Shelter Offshore relates to buying rather than renting – but when it comes to nations such as New Zealand, Canada and Australia, those emigrating to live there often want or need to rent before they buy a home. After all, the logistics involved in organising such a long distance international relocation and a home purchase at the same time are almost impossible to comprehend let alone cope with!
So, if you’re interested in moving to live in New Zealand and you’re in the process of sorting out accommodation as well as your residency permits etc., here are all the facts that you need to know about renting a house or an apartment in New Zealand before you commit to buying real estate.
Should I Stay or Should I Go Live in New Zealand
Published on 21 April 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in New Zealand
Every single year Great Britain loses 10,000 skilled people to New Zealand. These 10,000 people are in demand in New Zealand, they are rewarded with a chance for a new life and some dramatic scenery – but what other guarantees do they get?
Well, very few in actual fact which is why, when it comes to the dilemma of migration, the questions of ‘should I stay or should I go and live in New Zealand’ are far harder to answer than you might first think. In this article we’ll explore some of the facts, some of the things you should be thinking about and a bit of harsh reality for good measure!
New Zealand Property Buying Guide
Published on 05 February 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in New Zealand
The reasons to buy property in New Zealand far outweigh the reasons not to – for example, the fact that the nation is roughly the same size as the UK but has a fraction of the population means that there is plenty of space for each citizen, additionally there is lower unemployment in New Zealand than in the UK and the cost of living is lower too. Despite a house price boom of late, property prices are also more affordable AND the process to purchase real estate is as simple as it is in Great Britain.
So, if you’re thinking of buying a home on the North or the South Island we can quite see why, and if you want to know how to go about it here is the New Zealand property buying guide to answer all your open questions and assist you with buying a home on the other side of the world.
British are Securing Jobs and Moving to New Zealand
Published on 08 April 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in New Zealand
There is definitely a growing trend for young, well-qualified Britons to emigrate and seek their fortunes overseas, and nowhere is working harder to attract these individuals than New Zealand.
Last year, according to the Office for National Statistics, 400,00 British residents emigrated from the UK, 10% more than left in 2006, and quite possibly nowhere near as many as will leave this year judging by the record numbers of individuals who attended the recent Opportunities New Zealand Expo in London.
Property in New Zealand Bargains
Published on 14 December 2007 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in New Zealand
To say the New Zealand property market’s recent downturn has resulted in “cheap” prices everywhere would be an overstatement. Yet, people interested in buying property in New Zealand will find that bargains are starting to appear in the midst of some rather healthy prices.
With its legendary landscapes loved by moviemakers and holidaymakers alike and its booming British community, New Zealand has what it takes to appeal to property investors. Over the last few years however, the appeal has been so high that New Zealand’s prices have outpaced the budgets of many would be buyers. The tide is starting to turn. In this article we’ll explore how investors can cash in on some potential savings. It is important to remember that whilst growth is slowing and prices are dropping, the overall picture for New Zealand is anything but bleak. Prices on the whole do remain high and growth is slow, but is hasn’t stopped and there is such a thing as property in New Zealand bargains.
The Four Best Places to Live in New Zealand
Published on 26 March 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in New Zealand
The majority of immigrants who move to New Zealand end up living and working in and around Auckland – and yet speak to New Zealanders and they’ll quickly tell you that among their own, Auckland is actually one of the locals’ least favourite places to live because of high property prices, high costs of living, higher than national average crime figures and also because of the increase in the number of international migrants making the city home!
So if you want to know where the four best places to live in New Zealand are, ask a New Zealander. Following the trend among local migrants it’s clear that the most attractive places for lifestyle reasons are Christchurch in Canterbury, the Bay of Plenty and in particular Tauranga, Waikato and Otago. You may have head of the first on the list, but if you want to know more about all of these destinations, read on.
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