Posts Tagged ‘property’
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STRUCTURE OUR MORTGAGES?
Rental property mortgage structure is one of the most important factors affecting the success of a property investment portfolio. Many investors spend weeks researching suburbs, property managers, and renovation budgets, but spend very little time reviewing how their lending is organised. That can be an expensive mistake. The right mortgage structure can improve cashflow, increase…
Read MoreHOW TO CALCULATE RENTAL YIELD: GROSS vs NET
So, we just showed you how to work out the Gross Yield. How do you work out the Net Yield, that is, the Yield post- or including expenses?
Read MoreWHAT IS A LOOK-THROUGH COMPANY? (LTC)
What is a Look-Through Company? This structure — an LTC — is a unique business structure in New Zealand. It combines the legal benefits of a limited liability company with the tax advantages of a partnership. Introduced in 2011 as a replacement for the Loss Attributing Qualifying Company (LAQC) regime, LTCs allow income and…
Read MoreLTC RENTAL PROPERTY NZ: PROS, CONS AND ALTERNATIVES FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS
However, this legal vehicle does allow you to proportion losses (and income) according to the amount of shareholding that each shareholder has.
Read MoreHOW TO BUILD A RENTAL HOLIDAY HOME PORTFOLIO
How to build a rental holiday home portfolio is a question that is on the minds of many. The holiday / vacation rental market offers an enticing opportunity for entrepreneurs aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning travel industry. Launching such a business involves strategic planning, understanding operational nuances, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL 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 MoreGST & RENTAL PROPERTIES NZ: WHAT’S EXEMPT AND WHAT ISN’T
For GST-registered buyers, buying a property off a GST-registered seller means that the sale is zero-rated for GST i.e. none is paid by the seller and none claimed by the buyer.
Read MoreHOW DO YOU SET UP AN LTC?
Who will be the company directors?
How many directors will you have?
Who will be the shareholders?
How many shares will they own?
TAX 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 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…
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