Discover

Settling on settlement day

Settlement day is the day a property becomes yours. Here are some tips on getting it right from Settled.govt.nz

Last updated: 22 April 2025

Summary of important things to know

What happens on settlement day?

What to do if things go wrong

Moving in

Discover More

Exterior of Gibston Valley property

'Budgets ruin dreams': Gibbston Valley heritage villa gets a lavish makeover

The house is set among the vines with views of the popular Gibbston Valley.

Exterior of queenstown property

Rich-lister’s $10 million Lake House listed after upgrade

Lake House in Queenstown has been listed with an asking price of $10.425 million.

Advice & Tools

PROPERTY NEWSLOOKING TO BUYTHINKING ABOUT SELLINGHOME INSPIRATION

Search

Other articles you might like

Woman adjusting her smart thermostat on her phone at home.
Buying guide | 5 min read
Buying a home: setting up your utilities

Get this stuff sorted well before move-in day.

6 May 2024

Rachel and Conor outside their first home
Feature article | 4 min read
Meet these Wellington first home buyers

What Rachel & Conor wish they knew

16 April 2025

A real estate agent handing over the keys to a property to its new owners.
Selling guide | 5 min read
What happens next after your home sells?

There will be a final push to get your sale over the finish line.

13 February 2025

Start a listing icon
Start a listing
Watchlist icon
Watchlist
Favourites icon
Favourites
Sign up icon
My Trade Me
© 2026 Trade Me Limited