The government has begun looking in to allowing more foreign investors to by homes in New Zealand. 

Currently in discussion is the proposal to loosen the active investor visa and allow investors to purchase a property. 

Although discussion is in early days, a decision is expected to be made soon. 

Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan, ‘you would expect that a decision would be made clear by our cabinet in the coming weeks.’ 

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The government has begun looking in to allowing more foreign investors to by homes in New Zealand.&nbsp;
Currently in discussion is the proposal to loosen the active investor visa and allow investors to purchase a property.&nbsp;
Although discussion is in early days, a decision is expected to be made soon.&nbsp;
Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan, ‘you would expect that a decision would be made clear by our cabinet in the coming weeks.’&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on foreign investors buying Kiwi homes

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