EconomyBudget 2010: No tax depreciation on commercial, rental propertyOwners of both commercial buildings and rental houses will no longer be able to claim depreciation on their investments.20 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandFake landlords trick renters in flat fraudAuckland police are asking for help from the public to identify a man allegedly involved in a property fraud ring.20 May 12:30 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ investors' love affair with property fadesNZ investors are not as keen on property, says a new report, with managed funds and KiwiSaver growing in popularity.18 May 02:30 AM
EconomyTax rule changes 'bad for business'Budget depreciation rule changes could smack the multibillion-dollar commercial property sector with most of a $1.3bn bill.17 May 04:00 PM
InvestmentRWC rental alert - tell your insurer firstHomeowners looking to rent their properties out for the Rugby World Cup have been warned to let their insurance company know - or risk being hit with the bill if damage is done.03 May 01:00 AM
Opinion<i>Andrew King:</i> Income tax cuts admirable, but let's look again at winners and losersAndrew King asks whether rental property is really the cause of all our problems.11 Apr 04:00 PM
Investment<i>Mary Holm</i>: Fed up with landlord tantrums Mary Holm's financial advice column features an accountant who's fed up with complaining landlords.09 Apr 04:00 PM
PoliticsDunne tips property tax change, lower personal taxRevenue Minister Peter Dunne has tipped a new property investment tax and lower personal taxes in this year's Budget.18 Mar 10:30 PM
EconomyLandlords taking money we need - exporterCritics say our obsession with property is draining money away from real businesses, which create jobs and make New Zealand richer. 12 Mar 03:00 PM
PoliticsRents will go up if tax rules changed - investorsProperty investors have warned that rents could go up by $34 a week if the Govt scraps landlords' depreciation claims on housing, but the Government says they are wrong. 11 Mar 06:30 AM
BusinessFuture looking up for high-risesInner-city apartments can be a great investment if you do your homework.07 Mar 03:00 PM
Tax'It's not fair' - the landlady hits backPat Baker, a $10 million landlady and grandmother, is bristling about being blamed for wrecking the economy.05 Mar 03:00 PM
InvestmentProperty listings surge, sales stallThe number of new properties on the market surged in February but with buyers "cagey", the number of unsold houses has ballooned.28 Feb 09:30 PM
Interest ratesHome affordability improves in JanuaryNew Zealand home affordability improved slightly in January after a fall in median house prices more than offset a small increase in fixed mortgage rates.24 Feb 01:30 AM