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805/8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central, Auckland City, Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Guide Price

$329,220

558,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

You cannot afford to miss this sunny, North-east facing, 2 bedroom + 1 study apartment in one of the most desirable buildings in Auckland CBD 'Queens Residence'. Completed in mid-2016, this building meets the latest building code requirements. High up on 8th floor, you can sit on the spacious balcony and enjoy fantastic views of the Sky Tower and urban Auckland! The apartment has much more to offer: Stratum in Freehold title 2 decent-sized bedrooms + 1 study (which can be used as a 3rd bedroom) 2 contemporary bathrooms including one ensuite Total floor size of 70sqm including an 8sqm balcony North-east facing, situated on the 8th level Current weekly rental income of $600/p.w, with a fixed term end on 24 Aug 2026 Rental appraisal: $700-$750/p.w Annual outgoings: BC levy: $5,025.98/p.a City council rates: $2,062.93/p.a The lovely city pad is in a fully functional facility GYM, steam room and swimming pool on the ground floor and triple entrances on Airedale Street, Queen Street and Wakefield Street for your convenience. A neat unit and affordable body corp certainly place this unit into the "low maintenance" bracket. In zone for great schools including Auckland Grammar, moments from public transport, Auckland University and AUT. With internal access to a food court and walking distance to Aotea Square & the Event Cinemas and all other convenient entertainment facilities, this is perfect for both city professionals, students, and discerning investors! Motivated vendors say SELL, call Selina for more information or to organise a viewing today!

Location

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Living in Auckland

Multicultural harbor city that feels like a softer version of California -- great food scene, easy nature access, and a strong work-life balance culture. Housing is expensive (NZ ranks 7th globally for home prices) and everything costs more due to import prices, but salaries come with generous time off and strong worker protections. The biggest adjustment is the distance -- getting home to visit family is a long, expensive flight.

Morning surf before work, weekends tramping through Lord-of-the-Rings landscapes, and a laid-back culture where shoes are optional and nature is never more than ten minutes away.

Visa

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — points-based system requiring a skilled job offer in NZ. New pathways opening August 2026 for trades workers and those with 5+ years experience. Accredited Employer Work Visa is the faster route if you already have a job offer.

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to New Zealand

Key Fact

NZ has strict biosecurity laws — importing food, plants, or outdoor gear can result in heavy fines. The work-life balance is exceptional, but the job market is small and remote from everywhere.

Learn more: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad
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New Zealand at a glance

How New Zealand scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Expensive
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Widely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Clean
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Moderate
🚇Transit
Limited

Cost of buying in New Zealand

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

3-5% of purchase price

  • ·No stamp duty
  • ·Legal/conveyancing: NZ$1,500-3,000
  • ·Building inspection: NZ$500-800
  • ·LIM report: NZ$300-400

Annual Costs

Property Tax

0.3-1.5% of government valuation (varies by council)

Insurance

NZ$1,500-3,000/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

NZ$300-600/mo for apartments (body corporate)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Seller pays (2.5-4%)

Foreign Buyer Note

Foreign buyers BANNED from existing homes (2018 ban). Can only buy new-build apartments in large developments.

Legal help in New Zealand

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in New Zealand?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

Contact Agent

Selina Zheng - Barfoot & Thompson Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - City Office

Next steps for moving to New Zealand

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

Know your tax obligations

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

realestate.co.nz

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Currency

NZD