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106 Tutu Hill Road, Oamaru, Waitaki, Otago

Queenstown, New Zealand

Guide Price

$521,420

899,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

4

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Description

You have been asking for space, asking for a fully renovated home, asking for extra garaging, asking for a bigger section, WELL here it is! This approx 300sqm home has been renovated, including electrics, plumbing, new floor coverings and gas hot water, to now give you what you have been asking for. Including rural views, new logburner, two heatpumps, heat transfer and great insulation. Upstairs is the new kitchen/dining with generous stone bench/island bar. Interconnecting is a spacious lounge, (photos don't show how large this room really is) that opens into a large conservatory. Sliding doors from the dining and conservatory give indoor/outdoor flow. Master bedroom has an ensuite, bedrooms two and three are both doubles with built in wardrobes and bedroom four a double with no wardrobe. Family bathroom

features a luxurious deep bath, shower and vanity, toilet is separate. Downstairs via the internal staircase the space excels, a spacious studio unit with a bedroom, lounge and kitchenette all in one, with a heatpump. Ideal with the bathroom right next door, if you need another generation to have their own space or want an Air B n B. Next door is the spacious media room or you could use it as another family room. Bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity and next door the laundry. Open the last door at the end of the hallway and it opens onto four car garaging complete with electric door and carpet. Outdoors we have a garden shed, woodshed, pump shed (new water pump), gazebo and playground. Section is fully fenced with easycare plantings and established trees, there is even a paddock for pets. There is also the opportunity to buy the second subdivision which is the four remaining blocks as one parcel, approx 4.72Ha. Viewings will be by appointment only, call Leona to view 0274820908

Location

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Living in Queenstown

New Zealand's adventure capital set against dramatic Southern Alps scenery, popular with outdoorsy types who want skiing, hiking, and bungee jumping on their doorstep. It's a small town (about 50,000) that runs on tourism, meaning seasonal work is common and housing costs are inflated well beyond what the town's size would suggest. A stunning place to live if you can afford it and don't mind the isolation.

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

Leona Stretch - New Heights Real Estate 2022 Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Professionals North Otago

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