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Explained: What do the Government's changes mean for foreign house-buyers?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 5 Mar 2026, 2:51pm
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Explained: What do the Government's changes mean for foreign house-buyers?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 5 Mar 2026, 2:51pm

Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms.

The foreign house-buyer rules will change on Friday, allowing those who qualify for the visa and pay more than $5 million to purchase a house.

Luxury real estate agent Anthony Morsinkhof joined the Afternoons team to discuss these changes, and see whether they go far enough.

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