This question is from Kenny: I am about to refinance to a new lender for a property I bought in 2016. Would the refinance trigger Bright-line and change my...
Tag - Tax
The tax implications of converting a residential property into an Airbnb can be complex. There are several factors to consider. For example, is the property...
A question from Andrew: Hey guys, can someone put some clarity around this announcement? I don’t see any additional tax break from what is the case now...
This question is from Belinda: A family Trust contains three houses, all of which is whanau land and has been owned by the Trust since well before 29 March...
The government has removed the interest deductibility on residential rental to tackle high house prices and housing affordability. The changes in interest...
Over the past month the property market has remained at the forefront of news headlines, so here’s an important reminder of recent key points: Property values...
It’s an understatement to suggest that the content of the Government’s housing policy announcement on 23rd March was a surprise to most. In reality, it was a...
This week’s question comes from Irene B and the answer is kindly provided by Amanda Watt of Shortland Chartered Accountants. The answer is intended to...
This week’s question comes from long-time APIA member Mary M and the answer is kindly provided by Amanda Watt of Shortland Chartered Accountants. The...
Given the ongoing publicity and often heated discussions, all landlords should by now know that there are a number of mandatory upgrades and enhancements...
This week’s question comes from Ron (paraphrased): What is the tax treatment for remedial insulation on a rental property where existing insulation is...
Some frequently asked questions prompted by our latest call for all investor to put in their submission for the proposed law change to ring-fence rental tax...
Make a submission of course! Let’s be clear. At the time of this piece, ring-fencing is not a done deal. There is still time to push back and affect the...
I have delayed writing about the removal of the negative gearing, so I could spend more time thinking about what it will mean for property investors. The...
A reply to those who claim investors have a tax advantage by APIA Vice President Peter Lewis: Consider the analogy of a Motel owner verses a Residential...
We are completely refitting the bathroom in our rental property, including floors, walls, ceiling and all the internal fittings. We are also...
