Property Accountant 

As many investors will already know, banks have been steadily tightening their lending criteria, making it more challenging to borrow. And soon, when the new capital requirement rules for banks come into effect next year, this is only going to get harder.   ... Read Article

Since 2009, the Inland Revenue Department has been cracking down on industries known to pay workers under the table (i.e. undeclared cash payments).   ... Read Article

Ever have a property settlement about to go through and at the last minute your professional trustee has held up the game by asking pesky questions like “Why are you buying this?” or “Is this the right entity to be buying it in?”   ... Read Article

30 July 2019 was an important milestone in the land of trusts.  That was the date the Trust Act 2019 became law in New Zealand. 

One of the objectives of this new law is to provide for greater transparency and accountability by trustees to beneficiaries. This objective is underpinned by trustee duties now being codified.   ... Read Article

“Should I sell, or should I wait till the property is worth more?” “I really wanted $20k more. Should I accept this final offer?” “I’d lose $20k on my trade if I sell for that, what should I do?” These are questions that investors, homeowners and traders are faced with at times,especially when the market is on the decline or staying fairly stagnant.  ... Read Article