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Development contributions are proposed to increase in Auckland to frankly non-viable levels from a development perspective, especially for affordable or middle-end houses. The following graphic shows before and after the proposed costs.Auckland Council asserts that development fees have no impact on house prices, claiming that high development contributions do not influence housing costs because developers do not pass these ... Continue reading
As the end of the 2023 financial year fast approaches, you’ll want to get organised so your accountant can prepare your financial statements and tax returns as efficiently as possible. This will save you both time and money.
Getting your information and documentation in order also means your accountant will be able to identify any tax advantages, so you ... Continue reading
Recently, I have been asked by several property investors about what is happening in the market and what I am doing. I still believe property investing is one of the safest forms of investment to create passive income and intergenerational wealth, and I am still actively investing.Here’s what I’ve been up to:Buying PropertiesI’ve been submitting around 5-10 offers every ... Continue reading
With the trust tax rate expected to increase from 33% to 39% on 1 April 2024, now is the time to consider declaring dividends for any companies owned by trusts. Declaring a dividend before 31 March 2024 means there will only be 5% “top-up” tax payable (i.e. the difference between the company tax rate of 28% and the current trust ... Continue reading
Everyone likes more money in their back pocket, and we’re about to get a few extra dollars to try and counteract the effect of inflation. The coalition government recently announced in their budget that there would be a shift in the tax rate thresholds for individuals from 31 July 2024. Not a moment too soon. For years we’ve been suffering the ... Continue reading
Solvency is a subject that can be challenging for our clients and can cause some distress when not understood correctly. This is not a very festive subject, but it's important to address it during these uncertain times we are currently going through.What is a solvent company versus an insolvent company?A solvent company is one that has the ability to ... Continue reading
Are you interested in investing in property but find yourself locked out due to the high buy-in costs or the recent debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions? Joint ownership of property may be a path worth exploring to get in the game and ensure you don’t miss out on the next growth cycle. This approach can leverage the collective purchasing power of ... Continue reading
Main Home Exemption and Residential Exclusion - understanding IRD's stance on frequent disposals of family homesSelling your home is often one of the most significant financial transactions an individual undertakes. Fortunately, New Zealand tax law provides valuable exemptions which can shield profits from tax – primarily the main home exclusion to the bright-line test and the ‘residential exclusion’ to other ... Continue reading
Filing tax returns for trusts is becoming more complicated, and trustees need to be aware of this. From the 2022 financial year onwards (i.e. year ending 31 March 2022), additional information must be included in a trust’s tax returns. None of this is particularly difficult, but gathering the information the IRD requires is going to be more time consuming than ... Continue reading
If you're a New Zealand resident looking to invest in residential property, now may be the perfect time to do so. Several key factors are converging to create a favourable environment for property investment, including dropping inflation rates, mortgage interest rates looking to have peaked, predicted reductions in the Official Cash Rate potentially coming later this year, and loan-to-value ... Continue reading
When most people think of insurance, they think about the cost. I guess it's because you see the premium evaporating from your bank account every month. More critically, in these present times, it's tough – what I call the "everything crisis" (the cost of living, healthcare, education, housing – you name it, it's a crisis). It sounds scary, right? ... Continue reading
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