Hi
We're in the final stages of moving out to NZ, but I've got a couple of queries that I can't seem to find the answers to at the moment. Firstly, if we buy in NZ, what are the hidden costs? In the UK, there are lawyers fees, searches, surveys, and stamp duty. Again when we sell, what are the costs - is it just estate agents fees as in the UK?
Secondly, when someone we knoew moved out a few years ago, they said that they had to bring their money from selling their house in the UK into NZ within a certain time frame, otherwise they would be liable to pay a tax on it when they brought it in. I can't find anything about this - does anyone know?
Many thanks for your help.
Helen