Why Property 

Accounting
Matters

Property is one of New Zealand’s most powerful wealth-building tools, but it also comes with complex tax rules that can quickly trip you up. From Brightline and GST to mixed-use assets and deductibility changes, the details matter.

At PKF Withers Tsang, we help investors, developers, and property professionals make confident, informed decisions. Our specialist team ensures your ownership structure is sound, your tax exposure is minimised, and your compliance obligations are always met.

Whether you’re buying your first rental, developing land, or managing a commercial portfolio, we’ll guide you through the rules and help you plan ahead. With clear explanations and practical strategies, we make complex tax matters easy to understand so you can focus on what really matters: growing your investment and achieving long-term financial success.

Our Property Accounting Services

Compliance

Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for property investors, developers, builders and subdividers.

Formation and administration of companies including closed companies and Look through companies.

Trustee services for client family trusts including administration and compliance and professional trustee services.

Goods and Services tax compliance including preparation and filing of GST returns.

Fringe Benefit Tax return completion and filing

Drafting of Notices of Proposed adjustment

Tax management service including provisional tax calculation, estimation and payment reminders.

Advisory

Providing expert tax advice and tax opinions on all aspects of property investment, residential and commercial.

Expertise in determining deductibility of costs, accurately determining the distinction between capital and revenue expenditure.

Expert tax advice on the land taxing provisions in the income tax act including rules specific to taxpayers in the business of land development, property trading, building and subdividing.

Valuation of shares in property companies.

Advise on family trust taxation and administration

Expert advice on GST and zero rating as it relates to land transactions and taxable activities associated with land, land.

Supporting Property Investors, Developers and Owners

First-Time and Residential Investors

We help new and residential investors structure ownership, maximise deductibility, and navigate Brightline and mixed-use rules with clear, practical tax advice.

Property Developers and Traders

From subdivisions to full-scale developments, we advise on GST, structuring, and CB12 to help developers and traders minimise risk and manage tax efficiently.

Commercial and Construction Clients

We support commercial landlords and construction businesses with tax planning, GST zero-rating, purchase price apportionment, and compliance across complex projects and portfolios.

Overseas and Specialist Clients

We guide offshore investors, trustees, and returning Kiwis through New Zealand’s tax landscape, ensuring smart structuring, full compliance, and confidence in cross-border investments.

Talk to one of the team today

Mark Withers

Associate

Amit Patel

Client Manager

Manisha Morar

Client Manager

Why Choose PKF Withers Tsang Property Accounting

Chartered Accountants with decades of expertise

Proactive tax planning, not just compliance

Global PKF network with local Auckland focus

Tailored structures for growth and compliance

Ready to Structure Your Property Accounting the Right Way?

At PKF Withers Tsang, we specialise in property accounting that goes beyond compliance. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or landlord, our team ensures your structures are tax-efficient, compliant, and designed to protect your wealth.

Book your property accounting consultation

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Case Study: Turning a First Investment into a Million-Dollar Asset

A first-time investor turned a run-down Queenstown property into a double-income asset worth over $1 million, with PKF Withers Tsang guiding every step, from structuring and tax planning to finance and long-term growth.

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