FAQS
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FAMILY TRUSTS
The beneficiaries have the legal right to be informed and to be considered, and as a trustee you must prove that you have consistently done this. In other words, there is no such thing as a “passive” trustee.
Read MoreHOW CAN I BUILD A FINANCIAL SAFETY NET?
How can I build a financial safety net? (Why should you bother?) Let’s be honest—property investing can be thrilling. The deals, the growth, the passive income… it’s all pretty exciting. But if there’s one thing seasoned investors know, it’s that the market doesn’t always play nice. Interest rates spike, tenants move out, repairs pop up…
Read MoreWHAT DOES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE MEAN?
What does tax-deductible mean? Why does it matter? Understanding tax deductions is essential for effective financial management, especially for property owners and investors. A tax deduction allows you to subtract certain expenses from your taxable income, thereby reducing the amount of tax you owe. But: It’s important to note that a tax-deductible expense doesn’t equate…
Read MoreWHAT’S MY RISK PROFILE?
What’s my risk profile? It’s a genuinely important question. Property investors often answer it incorrectly, though — not because they misjudge their own personality, but because property itself changes the maths in ways generic investment advice doesn’t cover. This guide explains what a risk profile actually measures. It covers why leverage, illiquidity, and concentration mean…
Read MoreRETIREMENT PLANNING – HOW TO ESCAPE THE POVERTY CYCLE
Start Early: The earlier you begin saving for retirement, the more time your investments have to grow. Even small contributions can compound over time, significantly boosting your retirement fund.
Read MoreHOW TO CALCULATE RENTAL YIELD: GROSS vs NET
So, we just showed you how to work out the Gross Yield. How do you work out the Net Yield, that is, the Yield post- or including expenses?
Read MoreWHAT IS A LOOK-THROUGH COMPANY? (LTC)
What is a Look-Through Company? This structure — an LTC — is a unique business structure in New Zealand. It combines the legal benefits of a limited liability company with the tax advantages of a partnership. Introduced in 2011 as a replacement for the Loss Attributing Qualifying Company (LAQC) regime, LTCs allow income and…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL CARE SUBSIDY AND GIFTING
Previously, the country’s lawyers had advised people to gift no more than $54,000 per couple per year so that they wouldn’t be accused of excessive gifting when it came time to be assessed for a residential care subsidy. If your assets come under certain figures the Govt. will subsidise your rest-home care.
Read MoreGST & RENTAL PROPERTIES NZ: WHAT’S EXEMPT AND WHAT ISN’T
For GST-registered buyers, buying a property off a GST-registered seller means that the sale is zero-rated for GST i.e. none is paid by the seller and none claimed by the buyer.
Read MoreWHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR MY TAX RETURNS?
Here are the main steps involved in your tax return preparation
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