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How to Invest in NZ Property as a Non-resident in 2026 (Full Guide)
There are about 1 million New Zealanders living overseas.
Some of them want to invest back home while they're building their career or life abroad.
But can you actually buy New Zealand property from overseas? And if so, how does it work?
In this episode of the Property Academy podcast, Ed and Andrew break down:
● Who can legally buy NZ property from overseas (and who can't)
● Why Singaporean investors love the New Zealand property market
● The team you need on the ground before you start looking
● Why getting a mortgage from overseas is the biggest practical hurdle
● And the tax trap that catches people off guard
Ed and Andrew also share a real example of a Kiwi nurse who invested from Saudi Arabia for 15 years and now lives on a mini-retirement in Greece.
If you're overseas and considering NZ property, this episode walks you through exactly how to do it.
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