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Residential Building Contracts – What’s in Them?
Demand for housing has never been higher in New Zealand due to Covid-19 restricting travel and Kiwi expats returning home.
IRD cracking down on property sales
While New Zealand does not have a comprehensive capital gains tax, we do have a capital gains tax in relation to property known as the bright-line test.
Changes to Property Tax Exemptions slipped in latest Tax Bill
The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2020-21, Feasibility Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 4 June. The Honourable Stuart Nash said this legislation was to “support growth and assist businesses on the road to economic recovery.
Impact of COVID-19 on Residential Tenancies
Whether you are a tenant or a landlord of a residential property, it is important you know your rights and obligations during the COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.
Property Transactions at Level 3
Whether you are in the middle of a residential property transaction or have just entered into a sale and purchase agreement, your transaction is likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.
How to Divide Joint Assets
Contracting Out Agreements (commonly known as pre-nuptial agreements) Being in national lockdown in response to COVID-19 is a difficult time for everyone. Many couples will find it puts pressure on their relationship.