WHY YOU SHOULD (ALMOST) ALWAYS GET CHATTELS VALUED

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Why is a chattels valuation necessary? Why you should always get chattels valued: In exploring the necessity of a chattels valuation, it’s crucial to delve into the intricacies of property assessment and taxation. While standard valuations typically assign a modest value to chattels, often ranging from $10,000 to $15,000, they frequently overlook numerous depreciable items…

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WHAT IS A “LAWYER’S SETTLEMENT STATEMENT”?

Sometimes we ask you for a Lawyer’s Settlement Statement.  What is it? Here is a sample one for your reference: Please note: if viewing this on a mobile platform, the document plug-in may not work. In this case, please click the link below. lawyers_settlement_statement.pdf Download File

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DOCUMENTS YOU’LL NEED WHEN PURCHASING A PROPERTY VIA LTC

Documents you’ll need when purchasing a property via LTC. What documents will you need? Resolutions, minutes, IRD forms etc. Your lawyer should prepare these three documents for you: Minutes of Meeting of Directors (Sample) Download File Major Transaction Resolution of Shareholders (Editable, Word format) Download File Resolution Ratifying Resolution of Directors (Editable, Word format) Download…

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WHAT IS A LOOK-THROUGH COMPANY? (LTC)

  What is a Look-Through Company? This structure – also known as a LTC – is a unique business structure in New Zealand that 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…

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WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STRUCTURE OUR MORTGAGES?

You obviously want to know: What’s the best way to structure our mortgages? For 5 tips: scroll down.  But let’s assume you have Your own home, with a mortgage A rental property, with a mortgage What do you want to achieve? In order of priority: Pay off the family home Ummm, I haven’t thought much…

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WHICH OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE SHOULD I USE FOR MY RENTAL PROPERTY? [VIDEO]

If you’ve got 5 minutes, make yourself a hot cuppa and enjoy this video presentation by Garreth Collard, Principal of EpsomTax.com in which he addresses APIA members on the pros and cons of the most common Rental Ownership Structures. Click here for a copy of the handout being used at the presentation.   ”You mentioned of transferring the share…

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