TaxReaction: Housing shortage risk looms, say property investorsA property investors group is recommending rent hikes and a halt on maintenance as a result of proposed changes to property taxation.09 Feb 02:40 AM
Tax'No bold plan at all' - Goff slams PM's statementPhil Goff slams the Prime Minister's policy statement, saying it "fails on every count."09 Feb 02:12 AM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Leave the country now Gen X & YJohn Key has sent Generations X and Y a clear message: Leave the country now.09 Feb 02:00 AM
TaxGST hike, tax cuts tipped - KeyA rise in GST to 15 per cent has been strongly signalled in the Prime Minister's statement to Parliament but it would be offset by across-the-board cuts in personal tax.09 Feb 01:30 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key's quick march little more than a crawlOn a measure of boldness, John Key's new economic plan to Parliament scores about four out of ten.09 Feb 01:30 AM
TaxKey speech - the main pointsSome of the main points from Prime Minister John Key's statement to Parliament.09 Feb 01:30 AM
Tax'Bold steps' in Govt's programme - KeyJohn Key says he accepts some of the things to be announced in the Government's policy programme could erode his political popularity.08 Feb 10:14 PM
TaxLandlord breaks likely top targetJohn Key is expected to target tax breaks for landlords in his first parliamentary speech of the year setting out the Government's plans. 08 Feb 03:00 PM
TaxHouse sales recovery held back by prospect of tax changesThe usual January jump in property sales has not happened and potential tax changes could be to blame. 07 Feb 03:00 PM
Personal Finance<i>Mary Holm:</i> Renting out a property not a joy for everyoneFinding a tenant is not alway the best course when caught with a property in a slow market.05 Feb 03:00 PM
InvestmentHouse sale price average down $47k in one monthThe Auckland housing market slowed sharply in January with house prices and sales both well down.04 Feb 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceReceivership an option for Strategic - analystReceivership or a Hanover-style debt-for-equity swap are looming as the most likely outcomes for struggling Strategic Finance, analyst John Kidd of McDouall Stuart said yesterday.02 Feb 03:00 PM