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 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...
by Denise Marsden | Mar 22, 2017 | General property Law, Unit Titles
Just before Christmas MBIE announced a review of the Unit Titles Act 2010 and published a discussion document. Submissions on the proposals were due 5pm Friday, 3 March 2017. Many submissions have been made, including one from us that looks at the changes...
