Articles tagged with Investors

New Zealand Business Investor Visa Now Open for Experienced Investors

3 weeks ago | 134 views

New Zealand has launched the Business Investor Visa to attract experienced investors who will actively contribute to established businesses, supporting economic growth and job creation. The visa offers two investment pathways: $1 million for a three-year work-to-residence option and $2 million for a 12-month fast-track to residence. This initiative aims to sustain local businesses, protect jobs, and bring fresh capital and expertise into the economy as part of broader efforts to boost investment and growth.

Tags: Business Investor Visa New Zealand Immigration Erica Stanford investment business growth Active Investor Plus visa economic growth overseas investors

Reserve Bank Eases Lending Rules to Boost First-Home Buyers from December

1 month ago | 177 views

The Reserve Bank is easing Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions, allowing commercial banks to increase lending to home buyers with smaller deposits from 20% to 25%, benefiting mainly first-home buyers. Additionally, lending to property investors with deposits under 30% will rise from 5% to 10%, reflecting increased banking system resilience due to prior debt-to-income restrictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis welcomes these changes, which take effect on December 1, as they improve opportunities for young families to enter the housing market.

Tags: Nicola Willis Reserve Bank LVR restrictions commercial banks DTI restrictions property investors home loans

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford Leads Delegation to Promote Active Investor Plus Visa in the US

3 months ago | 370 views

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is leading a delegation to the United States to promote New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa, which has attracted over $1 billion in proposed investments since April 1, with US investors showing the most interest. The trip aims to engage with potential investors interested in New Zealand's business opportunities and economic growth, highlighting the country's appeal as a safe and pro-business environment. Minister Stanford will visit New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco for events organized by Invest NZ, emphasizing the importance of attracting investment to support economic development and create opportunities for New Zealanders.

Tags: Erica Stanford Immigration Minister United States Active Investor Plus visa Invest NZ New Zealand investors economic growth delegation potential investors

New Zealand Opens Doors to Overseas Investors for Home Ownership under Active Investor Plus Visa

3 months ago | 441 views

Overseas-based investors with a New Zealand investor residence visa can now buy a house in New Zealand to stimulate economic growth, despite the ban on foreigners purchasing residential housing. The Active Investor Plus residency visa, requiring a minimum investment of $5 million, aims to attract high net worth individuals to deepen their connection to New Zealand and contribute to the economy by allowing them to own a home. This policy change balances the desire to limit foreign ownership while attracting significant investors to invest in the country, potentially bringing in a total minimum investment of $1.8 billion.

Tags: Christopher Luxon Prime Minister New Zealand Investor residence visa Active Investor Plus Foreign buyer ban Overseas Investment Act New Zealand economy High net worth investors