New Zealand on Monday said it will open its housing market to wealthy foreigners who invest in local businesses, reversing a previous ban in expectation it will boost economic growth.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday investors on the foreign investor migrant visa reintroduced in April would be able to buy or build one home if it costs at least 5 million New Zealand dollars ($2.94 million).
Previously those on the visa but not in New Zealand for six months of the year were banned from buying property.
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