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The property market is constantly moving, so it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening and which property investment strategies to use. To that end, on 10 June I held a Property Market Update webinar with Tony Alexander, which you can watch below...

•Exorbitant development contributions proposed•Disconnect between Council and developers in Auckland•Red zones emerging for sewer and fresh water making sites non-developable•Abuse of monopolies by local government and utility providers•Concern this will spread across New Zealand to other councilsI have noticed many of our property developer clients..

With interest rates showing signs of decline, investor interest in the property market may be on the rise. As lending rates fall, the cost of owning a home often becomes more competitive with renting, a trend that could drive a shift in New Zealand’s housing..

Interest rates are still relatively high, so why are experienced investors getting themselves ready to buy property and arranging their finance now? It’s because savvy investors realise that the market is starting to turn, and those who are prepared will benefit. I recently filmed a..

Keeping abreast of market changes is an important part of making good business and property investment decisions. The rules and legislation around tax and finance change constantly, as does the property market as it moves through its various cycles of boom and bust. It can..

Purchase price allocation (PPA) has become one of the most important tax considerations in New Zealand commercial property transactions.Since mandatory PPA rules began in 2021, and with commercial building depreciation removed from 1 April 2024, both purchasers and vendors face real financial consequences if they..

AI is taking the world by storm, whether we like it or not. If you are a businessowner, it is arguably prudent to look at embracing it, rather than ignoring it or writing it off as something that doesn’t affect you. Businesses that work out how..

I thought Paul Henry’s speech at the Act Party’s annual Change Makers event was funny, onpoint, and worth sharing. Enjoy..

In November 2023 I wrote a blog about the new GST rules being applied for Airbnb properties listed through online marketplaces. You can find this here.There has since been an update to this that will make life marginally simpler for those owners who are not..