Can I buy an investment property in New Zealand as a foreigner?

From overseas and wondering if you can legally buy an investment property within NZ? Here is your guide to the Overseas Investment Act.

Author: Andrew Nicol

Managing Director, 20+ Years' Experience Investing In Property, Author & Host

Reviewed by: Peter Norris

Mortgage broker for over 10 years, property investor and Managing Director at Opes Mortgages

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