Temporary Accommodation
Beca may be able to arrange temporary accommodation when you arrive in New Zealand. Shipping time for furniture, from the UK for example, can take up to seven weeks, so holiday-style furnished rentals may be more suitable for longer stays than hotels/motels.
Rental Accommodation
Long-term rental accommodation often does not include furniture or whiteware. You can find some rental accommodation with furniture at a considerable additional cost. For further information with regard to renting check out the Immigration New Zealand website and the Department of Building and Housing website for advice on renting in New Zealand.
Rentals in New Zealand are usually unfurnished. You may wish to liaise with companies to hire household items. One supplier is DTR.
Permanent Accommodation
Beca may be able to assist you to find long-term accommodation to suit your needs, if required. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s website www.realestate.co.nz a good starting place to begin your research into housing. Click the website, then click on your desired region for a description of all suburbs in that region and what they have to offer. This website also has current property listings with real estate agents throughout New Zealand.
Some other New Zealand real estate websites: www.trademe.co.nz, www.gogecko.co.nz, www.open2view.co.nz, www.realestatelinks.co.nz, www.qv.co.nz, www.harveys.co.nz, www.barfoot.co.nz, www.bayleys.co.nz, www.ljhooker.co.nz, www.remax.co.nz, www.harcourts.co.nz, www.professionals.co.nz, www.holidayhouses.co.nz
See the section on Money matters, currency and banking for links to New Zealand banks for their current mortgage rates and details. There are a number of mortgage brokers that can help with selecting the right mortgage, including: www.mikepero.co.nz and www.mortgagepeople.co.nz
Many financial services companies also offer mortgage services.
Household Appliances and Furniture
You can check out prices through some of the retail outlets listed below:
www.noelleeming.co.nz, www.freedomfurniture.co.nz, www.farmers.co.nz, www.bondandbond.co.nz, www.hillandstewart.co.nz, www.thewarehouse.co.nz, www.furniturecity.co.nz
Removal Companies
www.alliedtoallied.com, www.crownrelo.com, www.excessluggage.co.uk, www.simpsons-uk.com