Buying property in Australia as a New Zealand citizen isn't always straightforward — but it's absolutely achievable with the right broker in your corner.
Paul Davey is a Sunshine Coast-based mortgage broker with UNO Home Loans and over 30 years of experience across the financial sector. He specialises in one thing most brokers don't: helping Kiwis navigate the Australian property market and secure the right home loan, wherever in Australia they're looking to buy.
New Zealand citizens hold a unique position in Australia. Thanks to the Special Category Visa (subclass 444), Kiwis living in Australia have access to many of the same rights as permanent residents — including the ability to apply for home loans with major Australian lenders. But the process still has its complexities.
There are key differences in how stamp duty applies depending on your state, whether you're already residing in Australia, and how long you've been here. For example:
Getting this wrong is expensive. Getting it right starts with talking to someone who genuinely knows the rules.
"Paul was amazing from the first phone call — he knew what we needed to know before we had even thought about it. He and his team had us feeling at ease moving from another country, knowing he had us sorted and in good hands."— Haylee Hollings, Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Paul has helped hundreds of New Zealand citizens secure Australian home loans. His deep understanding of the Kiwi-to-Australia buying journey means he knows the questions to ask, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to present your application in the best possible light to lenders.
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"As first-home buyers purchasing in a new country, we were nervous going in, but Paul made the whole experience easy and reassuring. We felt supported every step of the way."— Shona Vetenibua, Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fellow Kiwis particularly value that Paul just gets it. Chris Whiteman summed it up well: "We chose Paul because, as fellow Kiwis, we wanted someone who truly understood us and how we work — and we're so glad we did. Buying a home in Australia can feel overwhelming, but he made everything feel straightforward and stress-free."
It's not just straightforward purchases where Paul delivers. Claire Blackall, whose application was anything but simple, had this to say:
"We worked with Paul on a very complex mortgage application, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better broker. He was patient, knowledgeable, and relentless in finding solutions when things got complicated."— Claire Blackall, Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miten Chauhan, another first-home buyer, put it simply: "Paul was extremely knowledgeable and helped make the entire journey of securing a property in Australia a breeze."
As Paul puts it himself: "Whoever you are, I will fight tooth and nail to get you the very best outcome."
Paul is based on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and works with clients remotely across Australia and New Zealand. If you're a Kiwi dreaming of a home on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere in between, Paul can help you get there.
Paul has put together a range of in-depth resources specifically for New Zealand citizens exploring the Australian property market:
Or skip straight to the source — view Paul's broker profile and get in touch today.
Paul Davey is a mortgage broker with UNO Home Loans, based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. UNO Home Loans is a licensed credit provider. This article is general in nature and does not constitute financial advice.
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