Foreigners with golden visas may buy homes worth over $5 million

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 3:18pm

In this story Cotality NZ, Kelvin Davidson

The government has confirmed that holders of golden visas will be permitted to buy or build one home valued at a minimum of $5 million. Eligible properties may include houses in Remuera, Devonport, and Queenstown, as well as apartments in Tauranga and large land plots.

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1. RNZTue 2 Sep 2025, 6:35am

   What sort of houses will foreigners be able to buy? (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 2 Sep 2025, 2:53pm

   Golden visas: 5.5% of Queenstown properties fit $5m threshold (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 2 Sep 2025, 3:18pm

   Golden visas: What sort of houses will foreigners be able to buy? (opens in new tab)