Property
NEW 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 MoreHOW DOES MONEY WORK?
How does money work? Money affects almost every decision you make as a property investor. It influences whether you buy a rental property, invest in KiwiSaver, contribute to a managed fund, or consider emerging assets like cryptocurrency. Yet many people spend years earning money without fully understanding how it works. Understanding the answer to the…
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 MoreLOST DEPOSIT RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE NZ?
“lost deposit rental property tax deductible NZ.” That’s probably what you typed into the search engine that lead you here. If so, you have come to the right article. But first: 30-Second Summary If a developer goes bust and keeps your deposit on a land-and-build deal, the short answer is: no, you can’t claim it…
Read MoreBUYING PROPERTY THROUGH AN LTC: DOCUMENTS YOU NEED
Buying property through an LTC: documents you need for your bank, lawyer, IRD, accountant, broker… Yes! It takes more paperwork than buying in your own name. The right documents protect your tax position and satisfy the Companies Act. They also give your bank and lawyer what they need. The wrong ones, or none at all,…
Read MoreTRUST LAW CHANGES NEW ZEALAND
Trustees will now have some mandatory duties to fulfill
Trustees must disclose certain information to all the beneficiaries – no more opacity!
Read MoreWHAT 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
Read MoreWHICH 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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