EP: 2363•1 Mar 2026

The Rules Non-Residents Must Follow to Buy in NZ (2026 Update)⎟Ep. 2363

About this episode

Living overseas but want to invest in New Zealand property?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down exactly how it works in 2026 – who can legally buy, how to structure it properly, and the biggest mistake overseas investors make.

You’ll learn:

-Who can (and can’t) buy NZ property from overseas

-The step-by-step process to invest from abroad

-The #1 hurdle most overseas investors run into

Investing from overseas is absolutely possible. But it’s more complex than buying locally, and it pays to get the structure right from day one.

Here are the links to our articles

-Top 5 property lawyers in New Zealand

-Top 10 mortgage brokers in New Zealand

and to the Area Analyser

And click this link if you want to book a free Wealth Plan meeting

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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