Property
9 INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
9 investment strategies that we think you’ll like. What will get you the best return while still maximizing tax deductions? With the government’s introduction of laws slashing interest deductions on existing rental properties, where can you as an investor put your money? Will one of those 9 investment strategies work for you? Not too sure?…
Read MoreGOVERNMENT RENTAL PROPERTY TAX CHANGES 2021
SUMMARY OF CHANGES Changes announced January 2021 by the government: Note that this law was very much “being made up as they go along” so at the time of announcement, lots of things were unknown, or not decided on. Subsequently, IRD have clarified most questions and rewritten some poorly-worded tax law. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT…
Read MoreNEW BUILD VS OLD VS LAND/BUILD
The builder probably said it’d be 6 months, but that didn’t include getting consent from Council. Then there were weather problems, and other problems, and so it has actually taken a year to build.
Read MoreINFO FOR NEW INVESTORS
INFO FOR NEW INVESTORS. Common questions if you are new to property investment. So you’ve bought an investment property. Now what?
Read MoreHOW TO CALCULATE RENTAL YIELD
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 MoreGETTING STARTED IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Oftentimes, an LTC is the best way to go. However, there are other factors to consider: Are you single or with a partner? If you have a partner, are you both in the same tax brackets?
Read MoreBEST OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY
9 times out of 10 an LTC is the best structure for owning a rental property: “You have the benefit of limited liability, a legal structure that is clearly a separate entity yet under your control, and yet it is treated at tax time like a partnership: the best of both worlds.”‘
Read MoreWHY USE A PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
he field of investment property accounting has become more and more complex as more and more laws have been passed in the last few years,
Read MoreIS SELLING YOUR HOME TAXABLE?
Is selling your home taxable? Or in other words, do you have to pay tax when selling your home? Buying and selling your private or family home typically is not taxable. However some are looking to purchase a family home with the intention of reselling it in time, and a few earn their income this…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL TENANCIES LAW CHANGES EFFECT ON LANDLORDS
The Residential Tenancies laws have changed. What effect does the “Healthy Homes Act” have on landlords? The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act will take effect in three main stages: Phase 1: Law changes from 12 August 2020 Transitional and emergency housing: Accommodation provided for these purposes, which is funded by the government or part of a special needs grants…
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