Property
HOW TO CHOOSE A PROPERTY MANAGER FOR YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY NZ
How to choose a property manager for your rental property. NZ property investors have a critical decision to make: choosing the right property manager. While many companies promise to “take the stress out” of managing your rental property, the reality is that not all property managers are created equal. Some will genuinely add value to…
Read MoreCOMPANY DIRECTORS: ARE YOU TRADING RECKLESSLY?
Company directors: are you trading recklessly? Many business owners choose a company structure because it provides limited liability protection. That creates a valuable separation between the company’s obligations and the personal assets of its shareholders. Many directors misunderstand the limits of that protection, though, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe. 30-Second…
Read MoreTHE REAL COST OF A RENTAL PROPERTY
The real cost of a rental property is a question every investor should run the actual numbers on, rather than assuming rent alone tells the story. This guide walks through a full worked example — rent, interest, other costs, and what’s actually deductible today. Then it weighs that real cost against typical long-term capital growth.…
Read MoreRENTAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT AUCKLAND
What may have been applicable last year could be completely different today. For landlords, staying abreast of these changes is not just advisable—it’s essential.
Read MoreBEST RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Many clients ask us “what’s the best structure for my investment property?” We set out here to outline some of the pros and cons.
Read MoreTRUST VS LTC FOR RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Trust vs LTC for residential investment property – which is better?
Well, it depends if the property is negatively or positively geared, i.e., does it make a loss or a profit.
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 MoreCAN I CLAIM MY HOLIDAY AS A RENTAL EXPENSE?
You have a rental property. Can you claim your holiday as an expense? If you spend time travelling as part of your business you can claim business travel as an expense. A good way to prove the business portion of your travel expenses is by keeping a diary of your travels.In addition to keeping invoices, receipts and tickets you should also keep details of:the date of the tripyour itinerarythe cost of car hire, and air, bus and taxi faresthe cost of accommodation, meals and incidentalsthe t […]
Read MoreDEPRECIATION OF CHATTELS IN YOUR RENTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
DEPRECIATION OF CHATTELS IN YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY. Depreciation of Chattels: what is depreciable? what is not?
Read MoreDEPRECIATION AND CHATTELS: WHAT TO DO?
Depreciation and chattels: what to do? It’s one of the most common sources of confusion for rental property owners, and the questions tend to come up at very specific moments. For example: you’ve just settled on a property, when you’re about to renovate, or when you’re weighing up a sale or an ownership change. Below…
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