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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 the "open-door" policy that allows nonresidents to live in New Zealand for up to six months without restriction and buy residential properties there.

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.

Special features include:

>Full coverage of up-and-coming areas
>Comparative tables of prices to show where to find the best value for money
>Information on the regions' geography, climate, and cuisine

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.