Govt's tax changes means tenants will pay more rent (21 May 2010)
The Government’s decision to deny property owners depreciation claims means that tenants will end up paying more for their rent.
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Residential property investors to get another bite at fit-out cherry (21 May 2010)
Residential property investors will get another chance to claim depreciation on fit-out and maintenance costs with Inland Revenue reviewing these costs after the government followed through with its threat to remove property owners’ ability to claw back depreciation on buildings.
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BUDGET RELEASE: Property tax changes increase fairness (20 May 2010)
Changes to the tax treatment of investment property increase fairness and help rebalance the economy towards productive investment, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne say.
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Depreciation: Here today, gone tomorrow (20 May 2010)
Property investors will face greater scrutiny from the tax department after the government confirmed it will wipe depreciation write-offs for buildings.
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Government closes loopholes for LAQCs (20 May 2010)
The Government is closing the loophole on loss attributing qualifying companies (LAQCs), a favoured property investment vehicle, by aligning the tax rates between the structures' deductions and profits.
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Property industry to pay for Budget (20 May 2010)
Bold changes set out in the Budget will primarily be funded through an effective tax increase for New Zealand property owners.
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Rental property value 'overinflated' (19 May 2010)
As the Budget looms, landlords and a university researcher claim that a key figure which has been used in the argument about rental investment is wrong.
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Investor confidence in property slips (19 May 2010)
Investors are showing less enthusiasm for rental property but attitudes to other classes of investment are rebounding, a quarterly ASB survey shows.
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Budget 2010: What's instore for landlords and tenants? (18 May 2010)
Thursday is budget day when the Government will announce what it's got in store to get the economy back on track.
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NZ investors' love affair with rental properties appears to be fading (18 May 2010)
New Zealand investor confidence in rental property has cooled in the past three months, and the popularity of other investment classes is gaining momentum, according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Report.
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Budget preview: Property in line of fire (18 May 2010)
Changes to the structure of the tax system are the most highly anticipated part of the Budget to be delivered on Thursday as the government looks to reduce distortions which have been affecting work and investment decisions.
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Otago investors reluctant to use new rating scheme (17 May 2010)
Otago property investors are hesitant to participate in a voluntary scheme to star rank properties. The Student Tenancy Accommodation Rating Scheme (STARS) is a collaboration between the Dunedin City Council, the University of Otago and the Otago Polytechnic.
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One step closer to leaky home resolution? (17 May 2010)
The government has taken a "giant step in the right direction" when it announced today it would increase the amount it is prepared to contribute towards repair costs for leaky home owners.
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Landlords warned after drug haul (17 May 2010)
Police are warning Hamilton property owners to keep an eye on what their sites are being used for.
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Greedy landlords on notice (16 May 2010)
Landlords are being warned against kicking out tenants to make a quick buck from the Rugby World Cup.
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REINZ residential highlights - April 2010 (14 May 2010)
Find out what's happening in your area.
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Home sales decline in April: REINZ (14 May 2010)
Residential real estate sales fell 15% in April as the housing market remains subdued with the government's upcoming budget expected to bring in tax changes for property investors, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) data.
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Landlords wait warily for Budget (13 May 2010)
Lee Whiley is anxiously awaiting the Budget to learn what impact changes to property tax will have on him.
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Student accommodation drives Dunedin market (13 May 2010)
Student accommodation in Dunedin continues to underpin residential property values in the city, according to new research.
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Banks repay $0.8m in overcharged break fees (12 May 2010)
Two banks have had a rap on the knuckles and repaid $0.8 million in overcharged break fees on fixed-term loans following complaints after the sharp drop in interest rates in late 2008 and early 2009.
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Labour pushes for changes to rules around residential tenants (12 May 2010)
Labour says the government has watered down a bill which regulates residential tenancies and is wanting some changes before it is passed by Parliament.
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Mortgage break fees 'reasonable' (12 May 2010)
Home owners hoping for compensation from their bank after being stung with high mortgage break fees may be out of luck after an investigation by the competition watchdog found most banks were charging reasonable fees.
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Property round-up (10 May 2010)
Market confidence and the predicted direction for prices are proving an issue to buyers, HNZ completes the rollout of a new scheme that will benefit landlords and Finance Minister Bill English invites comment about tax changes that will affect property investors.
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QV main urban areas commentary: April 2010 (10 May 2010)
Average sales prices declined in April, although are still substantially above last year's prices, according to Quotable Value's (QV) latest statistics. Find out exactly what's happening in the six main regions in the story below.
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Property investors procrastinate ahead of Budget: QV (10 May 2010)
New Zealand property investors are procrastinating ahead of this month's budget as they wait for more clarity on what will happen to the tax treatment on housing.
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