Posts Tagged ‘advice’
RESIDENTIAL CARE SUBSIDY AND GIFTING
Previously, the country’s lawyers had advised people to gift no more than $54,000 per couple per year so that they wouldn’t be accused of excessive gifting when it came time to be assessed for a residential care subsidy. If your assets come under certain figures the Govt. will subsidise your rest-home care.
Read MoreFINANCIAL BLIND SPOTS THAT HOLD GROWING BUSINESSES BACK
Financial blind spots that hold growing businesses back: is that even “a thing”? Sadly, yes. Small business owners face a distinct financial reality where every decision carries more weight than it would inside a larger organization. Cash gaps, unclear pricing, and reactive planning often emerge not from poor intent but from limited time and overstretched…
Read MoreTAX ON AIRBNB INCOME NZ
TAX ON AIRBNB INCOME NZ: Is my Airbnb income taxable? Is there tax on airbnb income in NZ? Yes. Income earned from providing short-stay accommodation is taxable
Read MoreINVESTING: DON’T PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET
Investing: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. That is old advice, but it holds up. For New Zealand investors, it means one thing in particular. Property is a great asset, but it shouldn’t be the only one you own. This guide explains why diversification matters. It covers what else belongs in a well-built…
Read MoreHEALTHY HOMES STANDARDS NZ
Healthy Homes standards NZ: what are they? If you own a residential rental property, complying with the Healthy Homes Standards is not optional(opens in new tab). Every private rental property must meet minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and draught stopping. Failing to comply can expose landlords to tenancy disputes, financial penalties, and…
Read MoreCALCULATE PROPERTY REBUILD COST
Calculate property rebuild cost: What do we mean? Well, most property owners know their property’s market value down to the dollar. Far fewer know their rebuild cost — what it would actually cost to reconstruct the property from the ground up if it burned down or was destroyed tomorrow. That gap is where underinsurance quietly…
Read MoreGST APP TAX REGULATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
GST app tax regulations: what you need to know. The GST app tax rules NZ hosts and drivers will soon operate under will take effect from 1 April 2024. They’re already catching people out in the lead-up, usually because some assumes the old GST threshold rules will keep applying the way they always have. If…
Read MoreHOW 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 MoreSHARE MARKET VOLATILITY AND EFFECTS ON PROPERTY PRICES AND INFLATION
For investors, diversification and risk management strategies are essential tools for mitigating the impact of market volatility on investment portfolios.
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