New Zealand Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing & rentals guide explains where to look for apartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Introduction

  The rental market in New Zealand

  In most areas of New Zealand, accommodation to buy or rent isn’t difficult to find. There are, however, a few exceptions.

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  Rented accommodation

  Finding a place to live

  You can find property for rent through rental agencies, estate agencies, which sometimes handle rentals, and in the small ads in local newspapers.

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  Tenancy Agreements

  All there is to know about tenancy agreements

  When renting property in New Zealand, it’s usual to sign a tenancy agreement, although the Department of Building and Housing issues a standard agreement for landlords and tenants.

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  Rental Costs

  How much does renting cost?

  The main divide in rental costs is between Auckland and Wellington on the one hand, and the rest of the country on the other.

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