Kiwi lifestyle big in China
NZ one of the happiest countries in the world, says property website
The Government’s planned ban on the purchase of existing houses by foreigners has prompted a Chinese website to reveal the top four reasons its citizens like New Zealand.
“Find out four reasons why Chinese buyers like New Zealand,” said Juwai. com, which claims to be the No 1 Chinese international property website.
New Zealand ranks as the sixth most popular property buying destination for Chinese citizens, Juwai says, after the United States, Aus- tralia, Thailand, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Only New Zealand citizens or permanent residents would be able to buy existing homes under plans announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Foreigners would still be able to buy land and build new homes, as that would add to overall supply.
Juwai said the reasons Chinese like New Zealand are:
Liveability
New Zealand ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, Juwai said, resulting in one of the best qualities of life.
“Life in New Zealand offers a healthier work- life balance and at a slower pace, which is a huge contrast to the high- pressure lifestyle in China.”
Environmental health
Chinese want clean air and high water quality.
“New Zealand air is so sought- after by Chinese that is has given birth to air farmers such as Christchurch- based Breathe Ezy, who are literally making money out of thin air by harvesting fresh air from the mountains and valleys of New Zealand into cans to sell in China,” Juwai said.
Food safety
In total 77.3 per cent consider food safety their prime concern and New Zealand is “famed for its food quality, integrity, and stringent safety standards. It’s no surprise that Chinese would mark this down as one of the top reasons for liking New Zealand”.
Great outdoors
Beautiful clear skies, fresh air, pristine waters, rolling mountains and picture- perfect natural wonders like Milford Sound and Lake Taupo were listed as reasons for this drawcard and Juwai mentioned The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
These factors were “more than enough to see why Chinese buyers, who increasingly desire a space to breathe and really live, are highly likely to continue to be enchanted with New Zealand — even with the new foreign buyer ban looming”.
Juwai predicted Chinese people would rush to buy properties here before the ban and afterwards, continue to enter the New Zealand property market by developing properties.