PAUL NICHOLSONBUYERS AGENT · NZ
Contemporary lakeside home at dusk overlooking a lake and mountains

International buyers welcome

Buying property in New Zealand?

Independent buyer representation for international professionals, families and investors relocating to New Zealand — from urban homes to lifestyle properties and a long-term New Zealand base.

Peace of mind, from anywhere

Your trusted representative on the ground.

Distance shouldn't mean compromise. I give you a clear, candid view of every property and every market, and the confidence to act when the right one appears.

Live video inspections

Walk through every shortlisted property with me in real time, with honest commentary on what the camera can't show.

Your time zone

Calls and updates scheduled around you — whether you're in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai or Los Angeles.

Eligibility first

Your buying position is confirmed with qualified advisers before the search starts, so no time is spent on property you can't buy.

One coordinated team

I work alongside your lawyer, immigration adviser, lender, building inspector and relocation providers.

Australia · North America · Europe · Asia

Buying from abroad starts with your eligibility.

Living overseas, holding a visa and being eligible to buy a particular New Zealand property are separate questions. Before arranging a search, your lawyer should check your citizenship, residence status and the land itself. A home advertised as a lifestyle property may need different advice from a suburban residential home.

For qualifying investor visa holders, the NZ$5M+ pathway is not a general permission for every overseas buyer. Read the investor guide before making an offer. Buyers in Singapore, Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia can arrange the same time-zone-flexible video consultations; eligibility is assessed individually, not by where you currently live.

The journey

Five steps to your New Zealand address.

  1. 01

    Private consultation

    We discuss your goals, timing, budget and how you want to live — by video call, wherever you are.

  2. 02

    Eligibility & strategy

    Your buying position under New Zealand's overseas buyer rules is confirmed with your lawyer or immigration adviser, and a search strategy is agreed.

  3. 03

    Search & shortlist

    I search on- and off-market, inspect in person, and present a curated shortlist with candid, detailed reports and live video walkthroughs.

  4. 04

    Due diligence & negotiation

    Building reports, titles and value are scrutinised, then I negotiate firmly on price and terms on your behalf.

  5. 05

    Settlement & arrival

    I coordinate through to settlement and help you settle in — from the keys to the trusted local contacts you'll need.

Questions

Common questions from overseas buyers.

General information only — not legal or immigration advice.

Local knowledge. Global reach.

Tell me where you are, when you hope to arrive and what you're looking for. I'll take it from there.