ARE RENTAL PROPERTY LEGAL FEES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

By Writer87 | April 20, 2026
A couple meet with a lawyer to discuss their rental property

Rental property owners often ask one core question: are rental property legal fees tax-deductible? 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 negotiations, trust administration, and property management issues. However, Inland Revenue does not treat all…

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HOW A TYPICAL NZ INVESTMENT PROPERTY DEAL WORKS

By Writer87 | March 7, 2026
a lawyer explains to someone how a typical NZ investment property deal works

How a typical NZ investment property deal works… have you ever wondered that? Below 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…

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