Posts Tagged ‘property’
NEW BUILD VS OLD VS LAND/BUILD (ARCHIVE)
The builder probably said it’d be 6 months, but that didn’t include getting consent from Council. Then there were weather problems, and other problems, and so it has actually taken a year to build.
Read MoreHOW DOES MONEY WORK?
How does money work? Money affects almost every decision you make as a property investor. It influences whether you buy a rental property, invest in KiwiSaver, contribute to a managed fund, or consider emerging assets like cryptocurrency. Yet many people spend years earning money without fully understanding how it works. Understanding the answer to the…
Read MoreWHY USE A PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
he field of investment property accounting has become more and more complex as more and more laws have been passed in the last few years,
Read MoreLOST DEPOSIT RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE NZ?
“lost deposit rental property tax deductible NZ.” That’s probably what you typed into the search engine that lead you here. If so, you have come to the right article. But first: 30-Second Summary If a developer goes bust and keeps your deposit on a land-and-build deal, the short answer is: no, you can’t claim it…
Read MorePROPERTY IN THAILAND: NZ TAX OBLIGATIONS
Thinking about buying an apartment or villa in Thailand, but not sure how Inland Revenue would view it? This guide has been updated (2026) to reflect the latest rules, and covers both sides of the equation. That is, 1/ your New Zealand tax obligations as the owner, and 2/ what’s actually changed in Thailand’s…
Read MoreBUYING PROPERTY THROUGH AN LTC: DOCUMENTS YOU NEED
Buying property through an LTC: documents you need for your bank, lawyer, IRD, accountant, broker… Yes! It takes more paperwork than buying in your own name. The right documents protect your tax position and satisfy the Companies Act. They also give your bank and lawyer what they need. The wrong ones, or none at all,…
Read MoreLTCS VS QCS AND LAQCS
LTCS VS QCS AND LAQCS. Unlike the LAQC rules, shareholders of an LTC are liable for tax upon the company’s profit, as well as being able to offset the company’s losses against their other income.
Read MoreGOVERNMENT DIRECTION RE RENTAL HOME LOSSES (ARCHIVE)
Government direction re rental home loss: What is it? What will they do? Will losses be ring-fenced or not? There are certainly differing views out there. One thing is for sure: there’s nothing like rumour. Interest.co.nz(opens in new tab) lead the charge on the 8th of June 2013 with this headline: Who owns…
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