Archive · 2 Sep 2025
New Zealand Eases Rules to Allow Foreign Home Purchases
New Zealand is changing its rules to let some foreign investors buy houses.
To qualify, investors need an Active Investor Plus Visa.
The minimum investment for a house is NZ$5 million.
This aims to help the economy.
Investors with Growth category investments need to invest NZD $5 million over 3 years, and Balanced category investments require NZD $10 million over 5 years.
Those with older Investor visas are also eligible.
New Zealand is allowing some foreign investors to purchase homes.
Eligibility requires an Active Investor Plus Visa.
The minimum value of the home must be NZ$5 million.
Investors can apply for permanent residence after a certain time.
Individuals with old Investor visas will also be eligible.
- Who
- New Zealand government and foreign investors.
- What
- Will allow certain foreign investors to buy or build homes.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- New Zealand.
- Why
- To attract foreign investment and boost economic growth.
- Policy Change
- Allows some foreign investors to buy homes.
- Eligibility
- Active Investor Plus Visa holders.
- Minimum Investment (Growth)
- NZD $5 million (3 years).
- Minimum Investment (Balanced)
- NZD $10 million (5 years).
- Property Value
- Minimum of NZ$5 million.
- Other Eligible Investors
- Those with previous Investor 1 & 2 visas
