How to Find a Rental in NZ (and what to look out for in kiwi homes)

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Finding a house to rent in New Zealand from overseas can feel impossible. You don't know the suburbs. You don't know what a good price is. You don't know who to trust.

In this episode, Liz sits down with Nikki, founder of As the Kiwi Flies and a proud member of the NZ Ahead community. Nikki moved from England to Auckland in 2022 and now helps newcomers find their perfect rental home.

She shares the 5 things you absolutely need to consider before renting in New Zealand:

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In this episode, Nikki covers:

  •  The Healthy Home Standard (and what landlords must provide)
  •  Natural hazard risks (floods, earthquakes, and how to check)
  •  How work and school zones affect where you should rent
  •  Amenities and lifestyle (what does "the Kiwi dream" actually mean for you?)
  •  Bringing pets to New Zealand (and the new law on rentals accepting them)

If you're moving to New Zealand and worried about finding a place to live, this episode was made for you.

 

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