by Rachael Stevenson | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Leasing
In her recent blog Denise Marsden discussed the extension of the bright line test for residential land. Now another government move to reduce property speculation and decrease house prices is gaining momentum with the publication of an IRD issues paper. Proposed...
by Debra Dorrington | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, General property Law
The Real Estate Authority (REA) recently launched a new website: settled.govt.nz. It provides information useful for both property buyers and sellers new to the process in New Zealand. Written for the residential market, it takes an independent look at property...
by Denise Marsden | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase
NEW LEGISLATION: A new bill has been passed extending the ”Bright Line Test” for residential land to 5 years. The Bright Line Test was introduced as part of the Taxation Act 2015. It requires income tax to be paid on any gains from residential property that is...