Ever wished you could escape the bleak northern winters and spend a second summer in a dream house Down Under. Or start a new life, in a peaceful country, far away from the world's trouble spots? With some of the most spectacular scenery on earth?
It's easier than you think. So stop dreaming and start packing. From the Far North via Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and all the places in between, this book will help you find your perfect home.
Whether you want a forever house, a dream holiday, or a perfect pad to escape the bleak northern winters, this is the must-have guide to buying and renting property in New Zealand.
Author and relocation expert Alison Ripley Cubitt shows you how in this updated edition of Buying a House in New Zealand: Find Your Perfect Home.
After buying, renovating, renting and selling property in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, Alison has assisted over 100 relocation clients find a perfect home Down Under.
You'll discover:
How to make a fresh start
Where to find your perfect home
How to become a permanent or temporary resident
Invaluable tips on the way of life and what it's really like to live there
How to raise finance and transfer currency
What type of property to buy
How to rent a home
What the pitfalls are in the buying process
How to deal with estate agents, inspections and surveys
How to arrange removals and import pets
Personal case histories
