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New Zealand Considers Easing Foreign Buyer Property Ban

7/24/2025

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New Zealand's government is contemplating revisions to its 2018 foreign buyer ban, which currently prevents non-residents from acquiring residential properties. NZ First leader Winston Peters advocates for enabling foreign investors who make substantial economic contributions to enter the market, proposing a threshold above $2 million. A decision is anticipated later this year.

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New Zealand's government is contemplating revisions to its 2018 foreign buyer ban, which currently prevents non-residents from acquiring residential properties. NZ First leader Winston Peters advocates for enabling foreign investors who make substantial economic contributions to enter the market, proposing a threshold above $2 million. A decision is anticipated later this year.