Active Investor Plus · NZ$5M+ Property Pathway
AIP Eligible Properties in New Zealand
Since 6 March 2026, holders of New Zealand's Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa can buy or build a residential property valued above NZ$5 million, subject to Overseas Investment Office consent. Every residence in this collection has been assessed as meeting that threshold, so investment visa holders can begin with homes that qualify.
The AIP Collection
4 Qualifying Residences
Mangawhai Heads, Northland
International Tender
24 Tangaroa Road, Mangawhai Heads, Kaipara
Parnell, Auckland
By Negotiation
Deceased Estate - Spectacular Waterfront Living
Riverhead, Auckland
Price on Application
Designed For Luxury Multi Generational Living
Lucas Heights, Auckland
Deadline Private Treaty
Family Retreat on Coatesville's Doorstep
NZ$5M
Minimum property value for the pathway
6 March 2026
Property pathway in force for investor visa holders
36 months
Growth category investment held in New Zealand
OIO consent
Required before the purchase becomes unconditional
The Acquisition Pathway
How AIP Buyers Acquire a New Zealand Home
Four stages, run with your own immigration and property counsel. We handle the property side — sourcing, vetting and negotiation — while your advisors handle the law.
01
Confirm your position
Establish your visa pathway — Active Investor Plus (Growth at NZ$5 million, or Balanced at NZ$10 million) — with a licensed immigration adviser before you commit to anything. The property route and the investment requirement are separate processes that run alongside each other.
02
Select a qualifying residence
The pathway covers a residential dwelling valued above NZ$5 million, whether you buy an established home or purchase land to build. Listings on this page have already been assessed against that threshold by our team.
03
Apply for Overseas Investment consent
Land Information New Zealand assesses the purchase under the national interest test. Your sale and purchase agreement should be expressly conditional on consent being granted — proceeding without it risks significant penalties. Where the land includes an existing dwelling and the price exceeds NZ$5 million, the application fee is NZ$2,040.
04
Settle with counsel in place
Once consent is granted, settlement proceeds through your New Zealand property lawyer. Your home then sits alongside your AIP investment — it is not a substitute for it.
Where AIP Eligible Homes Are
New Zealand's Prime Investor Regions
Frequently Asked Questions
AIP Property Questions, Answered
Can Active Investor Plus visa holders buy property in New Zealand?
Yes. Since 6 March 2026, holders of a qualifying investor visa — including the Active Investor Plus visa — can buy or build a residential dwelling valued at more than NZ$5 million, subject to consent from the Overseas Investment Office.
What is the minimum property value under the $5 million plus house pathway?
More than NZ$5 million. The pathway applies to residential land where the purchase price exceeds that threshold, whether the property already includes a dwelling or is land acquired to build on.
Does buying a home count towards the AIP investment requirement?
No. The visa requires investment in acceptable investments such as New Zealand companies or managed funds — NZ$5 million under the Growth category, held for at least 36 months, or NZ$10 million under the Balanced category. The residential purchase is a separate pathway under the Overseas Investment Act and does not replace the investment requirement.
Do AIP buyers still need Overseas Investment Office consent?
Yes. Consent is assessed by Land Information New Zealand under the national interest test. Your sale and purchase agreement should be conditional on consent being granted, because buying without it can attract significant penalties.
What fees apply to an AIP property purchase?
Where the land includes an existing dwelling and the purchase price exceeds NZ$5 million, the Overseas Investment Office application fee is NZ$2,040. In other cases the fee is NZ$3,500. Standard New Zealand conveyancing costs apply on top.
What does 'AIP Eligible' mean on NZ Luxury Homes?
It marks a listing our team has assessed as meeting the NZ$5 million-plus threshold for the investor property pathway. Where the agent supplies a registered valuation or professional appraisal and we have reviewed it, the listing is additionally marked as valuation verified.
For the full guide to buying in New Zealand as an overseas buyer — overseas investment rules, tax residency and the advisors you will need — see our International Buyers Guide and The NZ Network.
Last updated October 2026. The information on this page is general guidance only and does not constitute legal, immigration or financial advice. Legislation in this area is subject to change — always confirm current rules with qualified New Zealand counsel before committing to a purchase.