Ever wished you could escape the bleak northern winters and spend a second summer in a dream house Down Under? Or start a new life, in a peaceful country, far away from the world's trouble spots? With some of the most spectacular scenery on earth?It's easier than you think. So stop dreaming and start packing. From the Far North via Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and all the places in between, this book will help you find your perfect home.Whether you want a forever house, a dream holiday, or a perfect pad to escape the bleak northern winters, this is the must-have guide to buying and renting property in New Zealand.Author and relocation expert Alison Ripley Cubitt shows you how in this updated edition of Buying a House in New Zealand: Find Your Perfect Home. After buying, renovating, renting and selling property in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, Alison has assisted over 100 relocation clients find a perfect home Down Under.You'll discover:How to make a fresh startWhere to find your perfect homeHow to become a permanent or temporary residentInvaluable tips on the way of life and what it's really like to live thereHow to raise finance and transfer currencyWhat type of property to buyHow to rent a homeWhat the pitfalls are in the buying processHow to deal with estate agents, inspections and surveysHow to arrange removals and import petsPersonal case histories "strongly recommended to anyone considering a big move to this small and colourful country." IlanaWD - NetGalley. "so full of need-to-know information that I cannot imagine how anyone would conceive of moving to New Zealand without this detailed how-to guide tucked under his arm." Glen Weissenberger - Goodreads. "The descriptions of the different landscapes that are part of New Zealand are captivating." Mary Kincaid - Goodreads