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A simple way to save money
23rd February 2012 - 06:14If you’ve got a lump sum of money in the UK that you want to move over to New Zealand with you, it pays to think about how you are going to do that. Over the last two years or so many British expats have been lamenting the strength of the NZ dollar against the UK pound. It’s not worked well for those moving money over from the UK, or those living on UK pensions, etc. But watching the exchange rate can make a difference. Just before we emigrated in 2008 the NZ more...
Getting a mortgage in New Zealand
24th November 2011 - 06:31Unless you are arriving in New Zealand with a huge bundle of cash, chances are you going to need a mortgage when the time comes to purchase a property. The choice of mortgage products here is as wide ranging as the UK and it’s worth shopping around. There are several major banks all offering the usual range of fixed rates and variable rates. Most borrowers in New Zealand opt for table mortgages where the repayments remain the same weekly, fortnightly or monthly whichever more...
Tax planning for a move to New Zealand
12th October 2011 - 04:03Moving to New Zealand is a great adventure and something that you want to be as perfect as possible. There will be a lot of work to do and a lot of research into your new home will be required. If you are planning on earning an income once you move to New Zealand then you will need to be aware of the tax system and how much you can expect to pay. New Zealand currently operates a self-assessment tax system which means that individuals are responsible for conducting their own tax more...
Cost of living in New Zealand
31st August 2011 - 04:20It is no wonder that New Zealand is one of the top ten destinations for British people looking to move abroad; the weather, climate, people and natural beauty of this country are astounding and unique. Not only do the ‘Kiwis’ enjoy an active outdoorsy lifestyle, but it is also at a more relaxed pace than in the UK and their general philosophy of life seems to be to live it to the max. As with anywhere in the world, the cost of living will rely heavily on where in more...
Financing a property in New Zealand
21st July 2011 - 04:53It will come as no surprise to hear that New Zealand is in the top 10 destinations for Brits moving abroad. With its beautiful landscape, beaches and healthier, outdoorsy way of life, hundreds of British families and singletons move there every year. Some go to work or study, others to visit and then there are some who really take the plunge and move their entire life overseas. Once the decision has been made that you want to move to New Zealand and once the visas have been more...