Explained – The New Short-Term Visitor Accommodation (Airbnb) Rules in Queenstown Lakes District Information Current As of  May 2023   On 30 January 2023, New Zealand’s Environment Court issued a decision that has directed the Queenstown Lakes District Council to change the District Plan rules regarding short-term accommodation. This Court decision is relevant to anyone Read more about Council’s New Short-Term Visitor Accommodation Rules – 2023 Update[…]

We’re often approached by Queenstown / Wanaka property owners (and potential purchasers) asking if and how they can subdivide their property. The new Queenstown Lakes District Plan has recently changed to allow a higher level of subdivision (compared to the old rules) in many areas – especially residential zones. This means that in many cases, Read more about Queenstown / Wanaka Subdivision Success – A ‘How To’ Guide[…]

“Restrictions on commencing building work under the Resource Management Act 1991 – Section 37, Building Act 2004” What on earth does that all mean? Here’s the situation: you’ve applied to Queenstown Lakes District Council for a Building Consent or PIM to undertake that long-awaited building project. Perhaps it’s a new build, an extension, or even Read more about Section 37 of the Building Act – Have You Been ‘Red Carded’ by QLDC?[…]

Council has formally publicly notified Stage 3 of its Proposed District Plan on 19 September 2019. This is the third stage of the District Plan review, with Stages 1 and 2 currently in a mixed stage of having been implemented/in effect, or appealed to the Environment Court. Stage 3 is a real ‘mixed bag’ of Read more about Open for Submissions: Queenstown Lakes Proposed District Plan Stage 3[…]

Public Hearings On New Short Term Accommodation Rules: Q & A 2019 Update: Please Note The Information on This Page is Now Outdated and is Archived for Information Purposes Only. Please CLICK HERE to View the Latest Information Regarding Short Term Accommodation It’s Been 9 Months Since Our Last Blog Post on the Topic – Time for Read more about Airbnb Crackdown – Public Hearings Underway, Time for a Q & A[…]

2019 Update: Please Note The Information on This Page is Now Outdated and is Archived for Information Purposes Only. Please CLICK HERE to View the Latest Information Regarding Short Term Accommodation  A lot has changed since the last post on using your property for Visitor Accommodation (VA) such as AirBnB in the Queenstown-Lakes District – Read more about QLDC AirBnB Crackdown – What You Need to Know & How to Protect Yourself[…]

2019 Update: Please Note The Information on This Page is Now Outdated and is Archived for Information Purposes Only. Please CLICK HERE to View the Latest Information Regarding Short Term Accommodation  – It’s official – – Visitor Accommodation Under Siege – The Queenstown Lakes District Council have launched a massive campaign targeting the illegal Visitor Read more about Q&A: Resource Consent for Visitor Accommodation in Queenstown & Wanaka[…]

Please Note An Updated ‘How-To’ Guide for Subdivision has been prepared for May 2020 – click here to view this. This post is left here for information purposes.  Here’s our top tips to ensure subdivision success in the Queenstown / Wanaka area To subdivide, or not to subdivide – that is the question! Property prices Read more about How Do I Subdivide My Property? – Top Tips for Subdivision Success[…]

Here’s Our Tips On How to Avoid the Top 5 Most Expensive Mistakes We See Property Buyers Encounter Make no ‘mistake’ – land in our beautiful district often seems to be like a hot potato – people are always coming and going! We regularly provide advice to soon-to-be property owners seeking their dream home. Common questions Read more about 5 Costly Mistakes Property Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)[…]

We know the story. We’ve seen it a million times.  One day you are sitting in your living room enjoying that delicious view that our stunning environment offers. The next day a large shed has magically appeared on your neighbour’s section.. Abracadabra! View be gone!  This nasty surprise could have easily been avoided should your Read more about How Do I Find Out What My Neighbours Are Up To?[…]