Being so isolated from the rest of the world comes with its perks. One being that New Zealand wasn’t as badly struck by the global financial crisis as other nations. Over the course of last year, employment in New Zealand snuck up by 1.2%.
Although the internet is a mighty tool, when it comes to establishing whether a country is the location of your dreams, there are certain things extensive Googling can’t help you with. If you’re planning to upend your family and move them to New Zealand, you need to be as sure as possible it’s the right move for you…and that means visiting, at least once.
No-one said that starting a new life in New Zealand was going to be simple – good things rarely are. But there are practical steps that will make you feel a part of your new community and ready to go and make friends.
Today we’re looking at findings from a recent report into real estate prices in New Zealand, and considering what might happen to lending restrictions in the next few weeks.