Product Description

Buying property in New Zealand is not only for those who have emigrated; the country is also an ideal destination for those who wish to escape from the bleak northern winters and spend a second summer in their dream house down under, helped by New Zealand s open-door policy. The book offers a complete guide to where and what to buy, the idiosyncrasies of the New Zealand house purchasing procedure in addition to invaluable background information on the way of life to be found there. Essential information given includes:-How to raise finance and transfer currency. -Finding and dealing with estate agents and other professionals. -What inspections and surveys are necessary. -Conveyancing and exchanging contracts.-Arranging removals and taking pets.-Getting power, water, and other services connected.To help readers find their ideal home the book covers the entire country from the far north and Auckland to Christchurch and the rest of the South Island. The book also explains some of the unfamiliar descriptions that property buyers face, from bay villas, Californian bungalows, sections, and ROWs, to do-ups and townhouses, covering what they are and their pros and cons.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #327343 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 292 pages