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July 3, 2024

Recent Changes to Kāinga Ora Products

Recent Changes to Kāinga Ora Products Kāinga Ora announced that as of 1pm on 22 May 2024, no more First […]
June 11, 2024

Changes to the Bright-Line Income Tax Rules

Changes to the Bright-Line Income Tax Rules We are now officially in winter in New Zealand as the days are […]
October 24, 2023

First Home Buyers Guide

First Home Buyers Guide Are you thinking about buying your first home? Big yay! It can be overwhelming, and you […]
June 8, 2023

The Effects of Property Ownership

The Effects of Property Ownership Jointly owned, or tenants in common? In this article, we detail the effects of property […]
May 8, 2023

What is an Occupation Right Agreement?

What is an Occupation Right Agreement? Due to an aging population, Retirement Villages are becoming a popular living option for […]
April 6, 2023

Information included in a LIM Report

Information included in a LIM Report A Land Information Memorandum (“a LIM”) is a report that is prepared by the […]
January 9, 2023

Reverse Mortgages – will they impact my Estate?

Reverse Mortgages – will they impact my Estate? Reverse Mortgages – will they impact my Estate? In short, the answer […]
January 2, 2023

Residential Land Withholding Tax – When and who pays it?

Residential Land Withholding Tax – When and who pays it? What is Residential Land Withholding Tax? Residential Land Withholding Tax […]
December 13, 2022

An overview of Occupation Right Agreements

An overview of Occupation Right Agreements Purchasing an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) at a retirement village is a big decision, […]