new zealand offers a high quality of life
News Posted On: 18 February 2009
Overseas property investors looking to snap up a bargain home in 2009 could be tempted by the beautiful landscape and high quality of life on offer in New Zealand.
According to SheldonThinks, the friendly nature of the locals and variety of outdoor activities on offer make the country one of the best places in the world to live.
Furthermore, the current economic recession has prompted a significant fall in the value of the New Zealand dollar, presenting "a perfect opportunity" for those looking to relocate to the country.
While the two major cities of Auckland and Wellington are renowned for their high quality of life, lower-profile areas such as Christchurch and Otago offer the same benefits - as well as cheaper property prices.
New Zealand's status as a tax haven for foreigners could also prompt many investors to make the move to the southern hemisphere nation in 2009.
The falling price of property in the country has been well documented in recent weeks, with values having declined by an average of 8.3 per cent over the last year, according to Property Wire.
Written by Les Calvert
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