Property
IF I SELL THE FAMILY HOME TO AN LTC IS THE INTEREST TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Under present rules i.e. pre 1 July 2024, unless the house is rented to an approved community housing provider or is a “new build”, there is no interest deductibility
Read MoreRENTAL PROPERTY: WHAT RECORDS DO YOU NEED TO KEEP?
What records do you need to keep for your rental* property? Here is a general guide. Note that this list assumes you are using a property manager. All costs are for the 12 months preceding 31 March:RENTAL PROPERTY Copy of Sale & Purchase Agreement (if 1st year)Total Rent ReceivedInsurances, e.g. Landlord Protection, Mortgage Protection, HouseLegal feesProperty Management fees (if applicable)Rates – water and CouncilMaintenance, including any purchases e.g. heat-pumpRubbis […]
Read MoreTRUST VS PARTNERSHIP VS COMPANY VS LTC FOR RENTAL PROPERTY
Note also that in the case of rental property owned by individuals, income or loss can only be unevenly distributed if this is what is on the title.
Read MoreDO FAMILY TRUSTS NEED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN NZ?
RING FENCING OF PROPERTY LOSSES
Ring fencing of property losses is here to stay. What will be the impact, and what strategies should you employ? How will it affect you? Will you still get a tax refund?
Read MoreWANT TO BUY PROPERTY? 5 DEBT PAY-OFF STRATEGIES
You’re thinking: “I want to buy property,” but you’re worried about your debt. Here are 5 debt pay-off strategies!
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 MoreWHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STRUCTURE OUR MORTGAGES?
Rental property mortgage structure is one of the most important factors affecting the success of a property investment portfolio. Many investors spend weeks researching suburbs, property managers, and renovation budgets, but spend very little time reviewing how their lending is organised. That can be an expensive mistake. The right mortgage structure can improve cashflow, increase…
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…
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