TAX TRAPS IN NEW ZEALAND LAND TRANSACTIONS

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Tax traps in New Zealand land transactions: is that a thing? Yes. New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has significantly sharpened its tools for detecting taxable land transactions. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its systems, the IRD now has unprecedented capabilities to identify patterns, flag anomalies, and enforce tax compliance more rigorously…

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HOW CAN I BUILD A FINANCIAL SAFETY NET?

How can I build a financial safety net? (Why should you bother?) Let’s be honest—property investing can be thrilling. The deals, the growth, the passive income… it’s all pretty exciting. But if there’s one thing seasoned investors know, it’s that the market doesn’t always play nice. Interest rates spike, tenants move out, repairs pop up…

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WHO NEEDS A FINANCIAL ADVISOR?

Who needs a Financial Advisor?* Do you? Well, you might be thinking “I need a lawyer… and an accountant.  But do I need a Financial Adviser?”  Like many people (most, in fact) you probably feel that a Financial Adviser is a bit of an optional extra.  We strongly feel that this is not sound thinking.…

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