Key reform will only protect bad tenants
Getting rid of “no cause” termination notices only serves to protect bad tenants and will have a negative impact on the broader community, not just landlords, according to landlord advocates.
Changes to RTA announced
The Government announced its long awaited tenancy law reforms on Sunday and they mean that landlords will no longer be able to get rid of tenants without reason.
ComCom warning for property trader
A property trader, who has attracted unfavourable media attention in recent years, has received a formal warning from the Commerce Commission.
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Record prices round NZ
It looks like the sleeping giant of New Zealand’s housing market could be stirring, with new...
OCR reaction: economists surprised but expect 2020 cut
Economists were surprised by the Reserve Bank's decision to keep the official cash rate on hold,...
OCR decision revealed
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 1%. Here's what the central bank said:
...More than fair “wear and tear”
Proving tenant liability for damage has long been a major worry for landlords but a recent Tenancy...
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Sale of Property fee
“My property manager has recently changed ownership and the new owner has sent me an 'Instructions to Act as Property Manager' form to sign.
It contains terms that were not in place under the previous owner - eg: a one off charge of $500 (plus GST) in the event of sale of the property. Is this a government requirement...”
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Rental tax obligations
“I have 3/4 equity in my home and I am planning to purchase a small unit as my primary dwelling and then rent out my first home to family. It will most likely be a short term rental for a few years only. What is the best and most efficient way, financially, to do this with regards to tax obligations? I have owned my first...”
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Using rental for business
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