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206 Gascoigne Street, Raureka, Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Napier, New Zealand

Guide Price

$530,410

899,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

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Description

This is a home you need to see to believe it. Unassuming from the outside, but like a gift that keeps giving inside. Never judge a book by its cover! Welcome to a home designed with flexibility in mind - perfect for large families, multi-generational living, regular guests, or those looking to accommodate students or boarders. The versatile layout offers options for living and bedroom configurations, allowing you to tailor the space to suit your lifestyle. Whether you need separate zones for teenagers, a private guest wing, work-from-home spaces, or additional income potential through boarders, this home adapts with ease. An ideal solution for growing families or savvy buyers looking for adaptable living. Inside you'll discover a thoughtfully renovated interior that blends modern comfort with practical living. Generous bedrooms provide space and privacy, while open-plan living areas create the perfect hub for connection and entertaining. The modernised kitchen and updated bathrooms ensure everyday living is both stylish and functional. Property

Features • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 4 toilets • Economical and efficient pellet fire • Ducted heating and cooling • Renovated interior • Separate laundry • Generous garaging and off-street parking • Fully fenced • Bountiful plum tree Positioned walking distance to Hastings Boys High School, a convenient local corner dairy and Ebbett Park. Act today! Call The Goods to secure a private viewing or pop along to an Open Home.

Location

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Living in Napier

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

Martin Good - Regent Realty Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Harcourts, Taradale

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