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New Zealand Property Policy Update: Can Wealthy Visa Holders Buy Homes Now?

As of March 2026, New Zealand has indeed opened a new pathway for specific 'wealthy investor visa' holders to purchase residential property: eligible Active Investor Plus, Investor 1, and Investor 2 resident visa holders can apply to buy or build a residential property valued over NZ$5 million. However, this is not a full repeal of the foreign buyer ban, nor is it 'buy a house, get a visa.' This article breaks down the changes: what the new rules modify, who benefits, what properties can be bought, whether it links to Active Investor Plus investment requirements, and what this policy means for overseas buyers and New Zealand's high-end housing market.

New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Visa: 2025-2026 Policy Changes and...

New Zealand's 'Golden Visa' typically refers to the Active Investor Plus Visa, a long-term residency pathway for high-net-worth individuals. During 2025–2026, the New Zealand government adjusted this visa system, with the core goal of attracting more long-term capital and innovative investments, rather than passive funds. This article systematically outlines: the two investment channels for the Active Investor Plus Visa (growth investments and balanced investments), investment amounts and residency requirements, funding sources and approval processes, as well as the practical impacts of policy changes on investors from China, Hong Kong, and the United States.