So why are property investors buying in New Zealand?
Firstly, there’s the spectacular capital growth the country has seen in recent years.

Reinz figures show that the median sale price of property nationwide has increased more than 70 per cent dur-ing the past five years with Northland, Otago and Southland seeing more than 90 per cent increases.

Although the rate of growth has slowed, 2005 still saw a nationwide increase of more than 11 per cent, with Northland, Wanganui/Manawatu and Central Otago Lakes showing growth of more than 30 per cent last year.

Affordability is another reason investors are turning to New Zealand.
The average property price is now around $300,000 (£115,000) and this often means a detached property with garage and garden. Unlike the UK and many European countries, you will not be hit with huge legal expenses or stamp duty. Selling is also cheaper with no capital gains tax and no inheritance tax. Another advantage is the straight-forward secure buying process that discourages gazumping or gazundering.

Having everything in English helps a lot too!
So if you agree that buying investment property in New Zealand makes sense then how do you go about it?

NZ Property Finders have launched a new service for New Zealanders based in the UK. They can handle all the legwork involved in purchasing an investment property from sourcing locations and properties to arranging surveys, mortgage quotes, finding letting agents and property managers as well as using their expertise to negotiate the best price for you.

This can usually be done for less than the cost of your trip to New Zealand.

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