In March, the BNZ-REINZ residential market survey of real estate sales agents reveals an ease in market sentiment, as agents around the country reported most regions to be in equilibrium as buyers began to tentatively re-enter the market after adjusting to last year’s change in lending rules. However, anecdotal evidence from the survey is suggesting…
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In New Zealand, commonly used legal structures for holding investment properties include personal name, trusts, and look-through companies. Each have their own benefits and drawbacks, and their usage will vary depending on the user’s circumstances. This article provides background information on the Look-through Company, and the benefits and drawbacks associated with using this legal structure…
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There’s one network which enables Kiwi expats and businesses to find international opportunities. Kea’s global community has now surpassed 300,000, creating more opportunities than ever to leverage New Zealand’s international network – opportunities for invaluable connection which can help the individual or the organisation, strengthening New Zealand’s international connectivity. In their April 2014 issue, Director…
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For New Zealand citizens living abroad, it can be at times confusing as to whether you are still a New Zealand tax resident even though you are based overseas. This article background information on New Zealand tax residency. How is tax residency determined in New Zealand? In New Zealand, you are a tax resident if…
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Taxation has always been a complex area to navigate. However, when it comes to investing in properties overseas, a thorough understanding of your local tax obligations is important to help you structure your investments to allow you to utilise your losses and minimise tax obligations. What is tax residency? For taxation purposes, there will typically…
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Taxation has always been a complex area to navigate. However, when it comes to investing in properties overseas, a thorough understanding of your local tax obligations is important to help you structure your investments to allow you to utilise your losses and minimise tax obligations. What is tax residency? For taxation purposes, there will typically…
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Taxation has always been a complex area to navigate. However, when it comes to investing in properties overseas, a thorough understanding of your local tax obligations is important to help you structure your investments to allow you to utilise your losses and minimise tax obligations. What is tax residency? For taxation purposes, there will typically…
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Living overseas and working in a high profile corporate job, our client is time poor when it comes to searching for good investment property opportunities in New Zealand. So they decided to enlist the help of a buyers’ agent. We started working with this client in 2012. The first thing we did was identify their…
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You are not a New Zealand resident and you are considering investing in New Zealand property. Does your investment need to be approved by the New Zealand Government’s Overseas Investment Office? Here are some facts you should know in order to avoid potential legal issues associated with your investment in New Zealand. Overview Your property…
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