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Billionaire Kim Dotcom's Property Journey

A look through Kim Dotcom’s lavish property journey across New Zealand’s luxury home market.

Gill South
Last updated: 21 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Kim Dotcom's property journey highlights the "trifecta" trend for wealthy buyers: owning homes in beach, semi-rural (Coatesville), and alpine (Glenorchy) locations.

Two of his former residences are currently for sale:

- A Georgian-style mansion in Mosgiel, designed by Mason & Wales.

- A luxury estate in Glenorchy's gated Wyuna community.

These properties attract strong interest from Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) buyers, showcasing the global appeal of New Zealand’s premium lifestyle regions.

Coatesville mansion

The Southern Sanctuary — Mosgiel

The Southern Sanctuary — Glenorchy

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Gill South Gill South
Business and property journalist