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Wealthy foreign investors allowed to buy luxury homes in New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister backs $5m property path to lure big investors
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The government is softening the foreign buyer ban for wealthy investors on the Active Investor Plus visa.
Those who commit to investing at least $5 million in New Zealand can now buy or build one home with a minimum value of $5 million. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon framed this as a move to attract investment and grow the economy.
While opposition parties warn this will drive up house prices, the government argues it affects less than 1% of the market.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has previously opposed foreign home ownership.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by deputy PM David Seymour and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford for the announcement.
National and NZ First had differing views on foreign investment
Opposition says it will drive up housing costs
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