Jason Momoa buys Sam Neill's former 4.92-hectare NZ estate for NZ$15m
Actor Jason Momoa has purchased a 4.92-hectare estate in Queenstown, New Zealand, for NZ$15 million, formerly owned by Sir Sam Neill. The sale reflects the high demand and rising property values in the region driven by wealthy international buyers.
Why it matters
The purchase highlights the impact of high-net-worth individuals on local real estate markets and the ongoing appeal of New Zealand as a luxury destination.
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has expanded his presence in New Zealand by buying a 4.92-hectare lifestyle property in Queenstown for NZ$15 million (£7.1 million). The property is in the rural area of Dalefield. It once belonged to the late actor Sir Sam Neill before being passed on to his former wife. According to property records reported by real estate website OneRoof, the sale price was NZ$3.5 million above the property's official rating valuation. It was also the second-highest residential sale recorded in the Queenstown-Lakes district this year. Momoa officially took ownership of the large estate after spending several months looking for a permanent home in Central Otago. He has visited the region many times for both work and leisure.Premium price in a tight marketThe multi-million-dollar sale highlights the strength of the high-end property market in Queenstown-Lakes.
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