“Plus GST (If Any)” – What Does It Really Mean for Property Buyers?
Do these four little words cause you anxiety when reviewing a property contract? You’re not alone. For many property investors,...
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Hidden Costs: Tax Implications of a Non-Physical Change to Land
Understanding Non-Physical Changes. To start with, what’s a non-physical change? A non-physical change refers to alterations in the legal or...
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When Is Work on a Property Non-Deductible?
For property investors, one of the most complex areas of tax treatment is determining whether work carried out on a...
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Income Recognition: A Guide for New Property Developers
For intrepid property investors thinking about making the leap into a property development project, there is a lot to learn...
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The wider investment net
Over the last 30-plus years residential property has been the choice of many, if not most, Kiwis when it comes...
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Build to Rent: Am I taxed as a developer?
The term “build to rent” is buzzing in the real estate world. It refers to large-scale residential developments owned and...
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Important new legal decision on deductibility of building remediation costs.
Throughout the leaky building crisis, there has been significant uncertainty regarding whether the remediation of leaky buildings constitutes deductible repairs...
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Property Investors back in business, the bill heralding property tax change is released.
Property investors are back in business with the long-awaited release of the bill heralding changes to property tax laws. After...
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GST changes to short-term letting on platform providers like Air BnB
You may recall the discussion surrounding the Labour government’s proposed “AP Tax,” affecting platform providers like Airbnb. This tax would...
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Tax and Property – The consequences of entering and leaving personal relationships.
Many investors are familiar with the matrimonial property rules that can entitle a spouse or partner to claim 50% of...
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It’s not easy being the bank of Mum and Dad
Many parents will relate to navigating the minefield around helping children into a home. Firstly, there is the pressure to...
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National’s vision: A path to restoring stability for property investors
Well, finally, we are here. The election is upon us, and never before has there been a political choice that...
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When is subdivision or development work ‘minor’?
Investors that have ever divided or developed their investment property – or even investigated this – will probably have had...
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Are you at risk of hitting the financial wall with your properties?
This article is a no-frills, cold hard look at the cashflow reality facing heavily leveraged residential property investors who are...
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Overseas rental properties – pitfalls and opportunities.
With New Zealand’s residential investment tax scene in a state of hibernation until we see a change in government, you...
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Buying a bach this summer? Here’s what you need to know.
With summer approaching and the market delivering opportunities for buyers, you may well spend your holiday time contemplating the purchase...
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15 tips to improve interest deductibility and Brightline outcomes
The Labour government’s move to a 10-year Brightline and removal of interest deductibility on existing stock of residential property has...
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