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By Dave Klein
In a world and economy that is increasingly globalizing, the
idea of purchasing international real estate has become more
and more popular. With Americans, as much as ever, enjoying
world travel and spending time abroad, international real
estate is a growing market that deserves attention. Within the
scope of this boom in Americans buying land abroad lays the
skyrocketing popularity of New Zealand. The purchase of New
Zealand real estate by Americans is at an all time high. This
increase in the popularity of New Zealand real estate is due
to
many factors.
As with many economic trends in the United States, much of the
New Zealand real estate popularity has grown out of
California’s Silicon Valley, home of the dot com, tech, and
internet revolutions. Increasingly, those living in Silicon
Valley are looking to international real estate and
specifically New Zealand real estate for retirement, vacation,
and even half year homes. From Silicon Valley, trends such as
this only tend to grow out and across the nation.
So why do Americans look to New Zealand real estate, as
opposed
to many other international real estate opportunities
worldwide?
There are a number of reasons. For instance, New Zealand
offers
gorgeous scenery, great education systems, liberal political
views, and more affordable than most international real
estate.
In addition, New Zealand real estate is something the country
is
actively marketing to Americans. The target is, specifically,
Americans living in California and other liberal parts of the
United States.
Buying New Zealand real estate also makes sense because of the
vast number of jobs and careers available. Often times,
international real estate offers vacation opportunity but very
little chance at career. New Zealand is looking for workers in
a number of areas. The high tech, biotech, health care, and
many other industries offer Americans the opportunity to buy
New Zealand real estate and stay there year round. New Zealand
is marketing itself as a place for Americans to live and work
year round, not just as a second home or summer getaway.
As an international real estate market, New Zealand is very
affordable. The recent allure of New Zealand real estate has
caused it to go up some in recent years, but it is in the
process of leveling off. New Zealand real estate is still very
affordable with non-coastal home prices starting around
$200,000, which is an extremely modest price to pay for
international real estate.
Some people who purchase New Zealand real estate also fall in
love with New Zealand and consider moving there. There are
some
things to consider before you think about moving. The New
Zealand government, while helpful, does require some work
through their immigration department. Those wishing to move to
New Zealand are assigned points based on their skills, age,
and
education. Also, applicants to the country must pass a
physical.
This is New Zealand’s way of making sure that the influx in
immigration is not a burden on this small country’s national
healthcare system.
There are many reasons why, but New Zealand real estate has
become popular for purchase by United States citizens. With an
increasingly global economy and global information system,
international real estate is something you may want to
consider. When you do, think about New Zealand real estate.
About The Author: Dave Klein is a successful, active investor
in New Zealand Real Estate. Visit
www.newzealandinvest.com today and learn about how you
can make great returns safely in New Zealand.
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