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Golden Visa Homes Concentrated in Two Cities | Auckland News
New Zealand’s golden visa program is quietly reshaping where foreign investment lands—29% of the country’s most expensive homes are off-limits to investors due to land use or size restrictions, funneling money into just two hotspots: Auckland and Queenstown-Lakes. Real estate experts argue the $5 million threshold is too high for most regions, calling for a tiered system with lower limits elsewhere to spread wealth more evenly. Recent rule tweaks have also unlocked previously blocked properties, hinting at a delicate balancing act between attracting global buyers and fostering nationwide…
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