New Zealand property market hots up
According to data released by leading estate agents in New Zealand, property listings in the nation surged in May and were up by 16 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis.
New Zealand’s DIY fanatics to be restricted by new laws
New Zealand is a dedicated nation of DIY-ers. An advert for one of the country's largest hardware stores sums it up perfectly with their motto, “DIY - it’s in our DNA”. However, laws introduced from March 1 are placing restrictions on what DIY lovers can do themselves and what they need to get the professionals [...]
The New Zealand north/south divide
Coming from the UK, the notion of a north/south divide is something that we are all used to. You would think though that when you choose to put all of your earthly belongings aboard a freight ship and send it around the world to your new home in New Zealand that you would be leaving [...]
The NZ health service – an overview
Here in the UK we are fortunate enough to receive free healthcare but this is not the case everywhere, including New Zealand. Ensuring that your healthcare is looked after should be a major consideration factored into your decision to emigrate abroad. We know what a minefield researching every little detail of your move can be [...]
Expats in NZ panic at Marmite shortage!
If you think moving to the other side of the world stops you rolling your eyes and gnashing your teeth at politics and news in general. Think again. Reading the average New Zealand newspaper is no less depressing than reading the average British one. But for Brits the big news this week is there’s a [...]
Finding pet-friendly accommodation in NZ
If you’re moving to New Zealand with your pets then give some thought to accommodation before you arrive. Your dog or cat will be in quarantine for a short time on arrival from the UK (10 days) so you have a little time to find somewhere that you and your pets can live. However, you [...]
A new life in NZ starts at the airport…
New Zealand is a long way from the UK and when the time comes to book your flight there, whether you’re coming over on a holiday/recce trip or emigrating for good, it pays to do your homework Says expat Pattie Pegler of NewZealandBuyingGuide.com: Price is probably one of the biggest considerations for many of [...]
NZ – where second hand often isn’t cheaper
If you’re in two minds about what to take with you when you move to New Zealand, be warned that second-hand furniture is not cheap there and you are likely to be better off shipping items from the UK. Only those who travel really light are going to be able to move to New [...]
Moving to NZ? Start with your visa
Brits moving to New Zealand should never get too excited about a new life down under until they’ve thought about visas – their whole emigration plans hinge on gaining one. The type of visa you should apply for will depend largely on your personal situation and your plans when you reach New Zealand. The options [...]
Future looking good for NZ property
The beginning of 2012 has been bright for New Zealand property, with it in better shape than it has been in for the past five years. The latest report from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows that nearly 10% more properties were sold in 2011 than the previous year. “It would not be [...]