Overseas Buyers Guide

A clear, compliant pathway to purchasing property in New Zealand

Welcome

We specialise in helping overseas buyers navigate New Zealand’s property market with clarity, confidence and compliance. Our role is to guide you through every step – from initial enquiry through to the final settlement – ensuring your purchase is structured correctly from day one.

Your buying journey

  1. Initial Consultation
  2. Legal Pathway Confirmed
  3. Property Selection
  4. Offer & Due Diligence
  5. OIO Application (If Required)
  6. Approval & Settlement
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Initial Consultation

We begin by understanding your situation to ensure the correct pathway.

  1. Key information we’ll confirm together
  2. Citizenship & residency status
  3. Buying purpose
  4. Budget & Timeframe
  5. Ownership structure

Understanding Your Buying Pathway

We begin by understanding your situation to ensure the correct pathway.

  1. Eligible buyers: NZ citizens, residents, some Australians and Singaporeans
  2. One home to live in: Requires OIO (overseas investment office) approval
  3. High-value property ($5m+): Investor pathway
  4. Apartments/Developments: Exemption-based
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Property Selection

We present a curated selection of 2-3 suitable opportunities aligned with your goals

TURNKEY BUILDS
HOUSE & LAND
PACKAGES
PREMIUM SECTION + BUILD OPTIONS

Making An Offer

All offers are structured with the appropriate
legal protection.

  1. OIO approval (if required)
  2. Due diligence
  3. Finance conditions
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How We Support You

Strategy

Clear Buying Pathways


Property

Sourced Opportunities


Execution

Coordination With Legal And Advisors


OIO Process

  1. Confirm eligibility
  2. Engauge NZ property Lawyer
  3. Prepare application
  4. Submit to LINZ
  5. Await approval
  6. Proceed to settlement

Required Documentation

All offers are structured with the appropriate
legal protection.

  1. Passport/ID
  2. Visa details
  3. Proof of funds
  4. Ownership structure
  5. Signed agreement
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Why Work With Us

Jono has 27 years building experience and 19 years in business specialist in new builds and end to end service

Next Steps

Book a private consultation to explore options
and confirm your eligibility. Contact us to begin your journey.

Pro Build Developments
Central Otago, New Zealand
[email protected]
+64 21 284 8463
+64 800 PROBLD

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