Alan Zhao Real Estate

30/05/2026

Sold! Congratulations to my buyers and best wishes for this exciting new chapter.

23/05/2026

🚨 PRICE DROPPED – MUST BE QUICK! 🚨
Dreaming of sweeping sea views? 🌊 This is your chance to secure a prime slice of paradise in sought-after West Hoe Heights—now at an unbeatable price!
The View: Elevated section capturing stunning, panoramic ocean views.
The Location: Minutes from Orewa’s vibrant town centre, top-tier schools, and gorgeous beaches.
The Opportunity: Build your dream luxury retreat in a location that has it all.
The vendor is highly motivated and this will be sold. Don't miss out on a rare deal like this!
👉 DM me now or call ASAP to secure it before it’s gone! 🏃‍♂️💨

63A West Hoe Heights, Orewa. Property listing ID: 903994. Here’s your chance to secure a prime slice of paradise in the sought-after West Hoe Heights. This elevated section captures sweeping sea views and offers the perfect platform to build your d...

09/05/2026

🔥 Brand New & Must Be Sold!
2 Kotuitui Drive, Orewa— 4 bedrooms + rumpus/5th bed, 2 ensuites, sunny corner site, seamless indoor-outdoor flow & 10-Year Master Build Guarantee.

📍 Prime Ara Hills location near Orewa & Silverdale.
Vendors want action — bring your offer!

05/05/2026

April brought a seasonal pause to Auckland’s housing market, with activity easing from March’s peak but remaining steady overall.

"With global uncertainty, fuel costs and broader economic pressures still in the background, conditions favour well-prepared sellers and well-advised buyers,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x2bLo

25/04/2026

Secure your future at 2 Kotuitui Drive, Orewa. This is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new residence in the prestigious Ara Hills at a price point designed to move. Our vendors are already committed to their next project and have issued clear instructions - Bring us an offer!

The Highlights:
• Peace of Mind - Comes with a 10-Year Master Build Warranty.
• Ultimate Versatility - 4 spacious bedrooms (including 2 ensuites) + a rumpus room that easily converts into a 5th bedroom.
• Granny/Guest Potential - A private downstairs ensuite bedroom—perfect for extended family, teenagers, or a home office.
• Size & Scale - A generous 243.6sqm (mol) floor area situated on a prime 370sqm (mol) corner site.
• Entertainer’s Dream - Open-plan kitchen and living area with seamless flow to a sun-drenched outdoor deck.
• Functional Extras - Internal access garage and a separate laundry area conveniently located off the main corridor.

25/04/2026

On Anzac Day, we remember and honour all who have served our nation. We reflect on their courage, dedication, and sacrifice, and acknowledge the lasting impact of their service.
Lest we forget.

23/04/2026

Grateful to have been part of Jason’s property journey — thank you for the trust 🙌

Buyer review in Takapuna: I had the pleasure of working with Alan during the purchase of my property, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He is professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient throughout the entire process. Thanks to his support, the experience was smooth and stress-free....

15/04/2026

🚨 Brand-New Home on a Prime Corner Site 🔥

Deadline sale closes 29th April 2026 at 3:00PM(unless sold prior)

A rare opportunity to secure a brand-new home in the prestigious Ara Hills, offering stylish modern living in a premium, fast-growing location.

https://www.barfoot.co.nz/property/residential/rodney-district/wainui/house/932505

10/04/2026

Motivated vendors! Brand-new 4–5 bedroom home in Ara Hills with 2 ensuites, rumpus, and sunny outdoor flow. Prime location near Silverdale and Orewa. Must sell—act fast!

2 Kotuitui Drive, Wainui. Property listing ID: 932505. Secure your future at 2 Kotuitui Drive, Wainui. This is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new residence in the prestigious Ara Hills at a price point designed to move. Our vendors are alread...

29/03/2026

Selling a Luxury or Lifestyle Property? New $5M+ Overseas Buyer Rules Explained

There’s been a lot of talk recently about overseas buyers returning to the New Zealand property market.

The reality is a bit different — but for homes over $5 million, something has changed.

Only a very small group of high-net-worth investors may now be able to purchase property here.

At the moment, the people who may be eligible are mainly those who already hold certain investor residency visas, such as:

Active Investor Plus visa holders (often called the “golden visa”)
People who obtained residency under the earlier Investor 1 or Investor 2 visa categories

Before they even think about buying a home, these individuals typically must first invest significant capital into New Zealand — for example:

Around $5 million in higher-risk, active investments, or
Around $10 million in more passive investments

Only after passing investment, health, and character checks and securing residency can they potentially purchase a qualifying property.

In simple terms:
It’s not “buy a house and get a visa.”
It’s the opposite — they must qualify and invest first, and only then are they allowed to buy a luxury home.

What kind of property can they buy?

The key rule is quite straightforward:

They are allowed to buy or build one residential property valued above $5 million.

If they do qualify, they may purchase one residential property valued above $5M, such as:
• Luxury homes
• High-end apartments
• Lifestyle properties
• Land and build projects exceeding $5M

The overseas buyer ban is still in place for most people, and purchases still require approval — but this policy does create a small new pool of potential buyers in the premium market.

For owners of high-end or lifestyle properties, it’s something worth keeping an eye on.

Call to action:

If you’re thinking about selling a premium home, lifestyle block, or development land, feel free to message me. I’m happy to share what we’re currently seeing in the market.