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BRIGHT-LINE ROLLOVER RELIEF

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:11:48 +0000

Bright-line rollover relief (opens in new tab) is one of the most important property tax changes for New Zealand investors, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Many property owners assume they can transfer a rental property into a trust, LTC or company without tax consequences simply because they continue to control the property. Others assume every…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Record Property Market Lows — Should Investors Panic?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:34:57 +0000

Property market lows: should investors panic? RNZ reported this week(opens in new tab) that Auckland and Wellington both recorded the longest time to sell a property in August that’s ever been recorded. Wellington also had its lowest-ever August sales count. Sales nationwide were down 13% on a year earlier — the sixth-lowest August total in…

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THE FOUR KEY ELEMENTS TO INVESTMENT PROPERTY THAT YOU MUST GET RIGHT

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0000

By prioritizing location, conducting thorough financial analysis, assessing property condition and potential, and understanding legal and regulatory considerations, potential property investors in New Zealand can make informed decisions and maximize their chances of achieving investment success.

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RENTAL PROPERTY OR SHARES: WHICH IS BETTER FOR NZ INVESTORS?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:33 +0000

Rental property or shares: which is better for NZ investors? There has been a lot of debate recently about whether one is better than the other. So how can you decide? Should you do one or the other? Or both? We examine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Scroll down for a case-study that might…

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ARE REPAIRS TO MY RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:49:26 +0000

Are repairs to my rental property tax deductible? It’s a question nearly every landlord asks at some point – usually right after a tenant calls about a leaking roof or a rotten deck. The honest answer has always been “it depends,” but Inland Revenue has just made it a lot clearer exactly what it depends…

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WHEN CAN LAND SALES BE TAXED AS A PROFIT-MAKING SCHEME?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:58:41 +0000

When can land sales be taxed? ie as a profit-making scheme? Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement, PUB00519(opens in new tab), that revisits an issue which has been debated by tax advisors, property investors, developers, and Inland Revenue itself for decades. And it is potentially a huge shift in IRD thinking. At the…

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NEW BUILD VS EXISTING PROPERTY VS LAND & BUILD

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:12:42 +0000

New build vs existing property vs land & build: what is the right investment strategy? Property investment decisions rarely come down to a single “right” answer. One of the most common questions we get is whether it’s better to buy an existing property, purchase a new build, or go through the process of buying land…

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THE DANGERS OF USING AI TO DO YOUR TAX RETURN

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Fri, 29 May 2026 03:00:52 +0000

The dangers of using AI to do your tax return? What dangers? Well…. We all know that artificial intelligence has become remarkably accessible. Today, anyone can ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, or another AI tool a tax question and receive an instant answer that appears authoritative and well researched. That convenience creates a real danger.…

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ARE RENTAL PROPERTY LEGAL FEES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:45:23 +0000

Are rental property legal fees tax-deductible? It’s something that rental property owners ask from time to time, and it regularly comes up when we are preparing annual accounts. The answer depends on why you incurred the legal cost, not simply that you paid it. Legal fees regularly arise for landlords: They appear during disputes, lease…

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LANDLORD’S PROTECTION INSURANCE: WHAT IS IT AND DO I NEED IT?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:43:58 +0000

Landlord’s protection insurance: What is it and do you need it? Owning a rental property can provide a steady income stream and long-term capital growth. However, every landlord faces risks that can quickly turn a profitable investment into an expensive headache. While most property owners understand the importance of house insurance, many overlook another valuable…

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