Posts Tagged ‘investors’
ARE RENTAL PROPERTY LEGAL FEES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
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…
Read MoreCAN YOU DEDUCT HOLDING COSTS ON PRIVATELY USED PROPERTY THAT IS TAXED ON SALE?
Can you deduct holding costs on privately used property that is taxed on sale? That’s a good question. An example might be where you sold your property, perhaps a holiday home. It is caught by the Brightline Test (currently 2 years) and so the profit from the sale is taxable. You incurred some “holding costs”…
Read MoreLANDLORD’S PROTECTION INSURANCE: WHAT IS IT AND DO I NEED IT?
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…
Read MoreHOW A TYPICAL NZ INVESTMENT PROPERTY DEAL WORKS
How a typical NZ investment property deal works… have you ever wondered that? This is a plain‑English, step‑by‑step guide to buying and selling an investment property in New Zealand. It explains the people, the paperwork, the timing, and the terms you’ll hear—so you can feel more confident and work out whether this is something that…
Read MoreDEPRECIATION CLAWBACK AND YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY
When a property is sold, ideally you should get a proper valuation done (see here for more info). Work out the difference between their current value and their book value and that will give you the figure that is either clawed back or deducted
Read MoreDeFi & CRYPTO TAX IN NZ: IRD UPDATED GUIDANCE
DeFi & Crypto tax in NZ: IRD updated guidance. Updated guidance? Yes. Inland Revenue released an issues paper in February 2026 setting out its initial thinking on how DeFi transactions are taxed — including wrapping, bridging, lending, borrowing, and staking. After that, the Government went a step further and thus this blog article has been…
Read MoreWHY YOU SHOULD (ALMOST) ALWAYS GET CHATTELS VALUED
Why you should (almost) always get chattels valued… it might seem like a waste of money. After all – you might say – I have a property valuation. True. That likely shows the land and building value and may even show the value of the chattels. However, if you rely on that you could potentially…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL TENANCIES LAW CHANGES EFFECT ON LANDLORDS
Residential Tenancies Law Changes: Effect on Landlords. Have you been wondering about this? Here is a recap of what happened in 2020; scroll down for the latest version of the ever-changing tenancy laws The Residential Tenancies laws have changed. What effect does the “Healthy Homes Act” have on landlords? The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX IN NEW ZEALAND: WHICH RULES APPLY (AND WHEN)?
Residential property tax in New Zealand: Which rules apply? (and when)? That is the big question. If you own, rent, or occasionally use a residential property in New Zealand, your deductions and potential tax on sale depend on how you use the property in each income year. That sounds simple—until you confront overlapping frameworks like…
Read MoreFINDING THE RIGHT SUBURB TO BUY IN
Finding the right suburb to buy in matters as much as choosing the right property itself. The same house can perform completely differently depending on where it sits. Rental demand, capital growth, and even how easily you can sell down the track all depend heavily on location. This guide walks through what actually matters when…
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