New Zealand
AA+ Commonwealth market; 0% acquisition tax, no general CGT; 2-yr bright-line test taxes resale gains at marginal rates up to 39%; foreign buyers banned from residential property (OIA 2018); from 2026 Active Investor Plus holders may buy/build one NZ$5M+ home
Currency Risk
NZD
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
✅ Strengths
- ▸Clean institutions and English-law comfort
- ▸Christchurch/Hamilton yields above 5%
- ▸Auckland remains the liquidity anchor
⚠ Risks
- ▸OIO/LINZ eligibility is the central gate
- ▸Long distance raises management friction
- ▸NZD exposure can be material
CASABROVA Verdict
New Zealand is institutionally clean but access-gated. Do not price a deal until OIO/LINZ eligibility and bank lending are confirmed.
Canadian: CASABROVA Score 61.1 (rank #26) for this profile.
Recommended Strategy
Start with eligibility and lending, then compare Auckland liquidity with Christchurch/Hamilton yield. Model distance and NZD risk.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, Q1 2026. Not financial or legal advice.