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When you arrive
Short term accommodation
You may consider booking short-term accommodation ahead of your arrival, then search for long-term accommodation when you arrive. The cost and availability of short-term accommodation varies widely through the year. It can be affected by tourism peak season, university start dates and school holidays, to name a few. Familiarise yourself with the city and view available long-term accommodation to ensure it suits your preference. Several considerations to make are proximity to the workplace available nearby schools for the kids, and the ideal size of the property. Some may also find that flatting would be a more suitable arrangement.
Temporary accommodation options
Rentals
Renting is a great way to get to know the area before making a commitment to buy or build a house. Local rental agencies can help you to locate a property. Note that most rentals in Aotearoa are unfurnished, however, furniture and whiteware can be rented in some parts of the country. Searching online is a good place to start, you can check out these websites:
Rental agencies
Buying or building a house
We know that moving to a new country is a major move, and buying or building a house there makes it even more significant. If you're in a healthcare profession on New Zealand's "Green List" of occupations, you're in a unique position to fast-track your residency, bringing you closer to the dream of owning a house in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Usually, only residents and NZ citizens can buy a house to live in, in Aotearoa. When you can, use the "Help us assess if you can buy a house to live in" tool to learn more about the process.
