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Billionaire Kim Dotcom's Property Journey

A look through Kim Dotcom’s lavish property journey across New Zealand’s luxury home market.

Gill South
Last updated: 21 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Two former homes of Kim Dotcom are on the market, showcasing a luxury property trend. His journey reflects the "trifecta" sought by wealthy buyers: beach, rural, and alpine properties.

For sale is a Georgian-style mansion in Mosgiel ($3.1M) and an estate in Glenorchy's exclusive Wyuna estate. The article also revisits his famous rented Coatesville mansion. These areas attract Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) buyers seeking exclusive lifestyles from Auckland's outskirts to Queenstown's stunning alpine settings.

Coatesville mansion

The Southern Sanctuary — Mosgiel

The Southern Sanctuary — Glenorchy

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Gill South Gill South
Business and property journalist