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45 Read Crescent, ELM, Willowbrook Community, Clive, Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Napier, New Zealand

Guide Price

$404,150

685,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

There will be 19 townhouses in the Elm style, Stage 1 is fully sold with Stage 2 now built and selling. Prices start from $685,000, depending on the townhouse configuration. The Elm townhouse, with a

floor area of approximately 111 sq m, has been designed with singles or couples in mind. These are the most compact of the Willowbrook Lifestyle units and are located at the very heart of the community, surrounding the common green area, and oriented for both morning and afternoon sun. Each townhouse has two bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen-dining-living room and covered patio opening onto the green. All middle townhouses are fitted with sky-lights to maximise natural light. Loft-ladders provide additional storage in the roof cavity. Each dwelling is fully insulated and double-glazed to create a warm and cosy home. Willowbrook Community has been developed for contemporary, easy living for retirees, empty nesters, singles and professionals seeking secure, easy-care, brand-new, lock-and-leave, upmarket townhouses. The townhouses are an attractive alternative to retirement villages offering independent retirees the benefit of home ownership with individual titles. This means if and when you decide to sell you keep all the money making this a smart investment. Situated in the vibrant town of Clive and located just 15 minutes drive to Hawke's Bay's main towns, beaches, and 20 minutes from Hawke's Bay Airport. The village is situated at the end of a quiet street in a secure, friendly neighbourhood alongside other high-quality, new-built housing and is on elevated land. Internal roading within the village is private and enjoys gated access. Contact us now for more information or come along to an open home at our Elm Show home at 49 Read Crescent or our New Lombardy show home at 58 Read Crescent, Clive.

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

Mel Cloete - New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Hawke’s Bay

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

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