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ARE RENTAL PROPERTY LEGAL FEES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

By Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant | April 20, 2026
A couple meet with a lawyer to discuss their rental property

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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HOW A TYPICAL NZ INVESTMENT PROPERTY DEAL WORKS

By Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant | 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? 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…

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DO FAMILY TRUSTS NEED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN NZ?

By Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant | January 20, 2025
Does my family trust need financial statements
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