Villasqueenstown.com is a proudly independent Queenstown company, offering world class investment opportunities in a world class location.

“It’s simple – if we achieve the combination of the right site and the highest standard of building, we’ll create a special development which will always be desirable. Add these features to strong economic drivers in the Queenstown region, and you have a sound basis for long term capital growth.” – Wayne Foley, Director, villasqueenstown.com

For a full investment information pack, please email us at info@villasqueenstown.com

Why Invest In Queenstown?

• Queenstown is consistently voted one of the world’s top visitor and lifestyle destinations
• Unique combination of lifestyle and investment in a stunning location
• Population forecast to grow from 20 000 in 2006 to 40 000 in 2021 (QLDC Community Plan)
• Capital growth in the region has averaged 17.5% per annum between 2000 – 2006 (source Braxton Chase Research Report Dec 2006)
• Major investment on infrastructure by the local government including $30m recently spent on an upgrade for the airport and $630m budgeted for infrastructure in the QLDC 10 year plan.
• Qantas and AirNZ consistently increasing their direct flights to Queenstown from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane
• Total visitor numbers for the region expected to grow by 30% between 2006 – 2012
• Total investment into new developments during 2006 was approximately $200m
• Another $5 billion committed to other private developments during the next 5 - 10 years

Investment Returns

Capital Growth
Villasqueenstown.com believes that the economic drivers inherent in Queenstown provide a solid platform for capital growth.

Below is a summary of a report compiled for villasqueenstown.com by local valuers MAC Property Ltd, analyzing the capital growth performance of some of our developments within the Queenstown villa market.

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Investor Returns
Villasqueenstown.com has completed income forecasts for its most recent development, Commonage Close. Set out below is a typical budget showing the rates of return on investment.*

*Villasqueenstown.com does not warrant or guarantee any level of return.

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Ownership and Management Options

Villasqueenstown.com offers full or fractional freehold ownership options to all prospective investors.

Fractional Ownership
We have developed an investment structure whereby investors may choose to purchase, for example, and half or quarter share in a villa. Each owner will receive a freehold land unit title, in their own name, to an undivided share of the villa.

For more on Fractional Freehold Ownership, click here.

Accommodation Management
Commonage Villas Ltd is a joint venture formed between Villasqueenstown.com and the award-winning team at Eichardt’s Private Hotel, which provides an optional five star accommodation management service to owners. This service is designed to safeguard villa investments while maximising returns.

Owners, family and friends shall still have use of the villa for a cumulative maximum of 160 days of every year. Villasqueenstown.com are happy to discuss any specific requirements a purchaser may have regarding the rules of the management contract.

For more information on Commonage Villas, go to www.commonagevillas.com

Property Management
Prior to completion of a development, villasqueenstown.com will appoint a Body Corporate Manager to undertake the responsibility for administering certain functions on behalf of all owners. Body corporate rules are established to ensure that all neighbouring owners act in a way so as not to compromise each other or the development generally.

For a full investment information pack, please email us at info@villasqueenstown.com

Turnkey Services
Villasqueenstown.com is committed to offering our clients a full range of services, ensuring that the process of purchasing and personalizing your villa is flexible and seamless.

Our associated company, Queenstown Interiors, is the perfect choice to complete the interior soft furnishing fitout of your villa. Our interior designer works with each owner to meet individual tastes and ensure that everything is ready for your arrival and enjoyment.

For more information see www.queenstowninteriors.com

Information For Overseas Investors

• The purchase of New Zealand real estate by overseas residents is regulated by the Overseas Investment Act 2005 and the Overseas Investment Regulations 2005.
• Investments in developments through villasqueenstown.com are highly unlikely to require approval from the Overseas Investment Office.
• There are no currency controls – you are free to move your funds in and out of New Zealand as you see fit.

• No Estate Duty on residential property and Sale and Purchase activity
• No Stamp Duty on residential property and Sale and Purchase activity
• No Land Tax on residential property and Sale and Purchase activity
• No Capital Gains Tax on long-term investments purchased by people who are not property dealers
• A Double Tax Agreement with many countries including Australia, UK, Arab Emirates
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) which is 12.5% and may be claimed back on the purchase price or a property under certain circumstances