Interest ratesTax reforms to put brakes on house prices - expertsThe dream of first home ownership will be made easier by Prime Minister John Key's likely tax reforms, economists said today.10 Feb 03:27 AM
InvestmentChange in property rules 'inevitable'The status quo for property investors cannot be sustained, Tax Working Group member John Shewan says.09 Feb 09:52 PM
InvestmentRelief in property circles as most tax options ruled outThe vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.09 Feb 03:00 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
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
New ZealandHome available for World Cup - for a cool $120,000There is still 18 months to go - but sharp homeowners are already queuing up to rent out their properties during the Rugby World Cup.05 Feb 03:00 PM
Aged careProperty tax - who are the unintended consequences?As the vitriol builds against property investors it's becoming increasingly clear that there will be many innocent bystanders injured by the mooted changes to tax law.04 Feb 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Mark Keating:</i> Low-tax threshold fairest option for allMark Keating suggests a way to ensure low-income earners are not losers in tax changes. 01 Feb 03:00 PM
PropertyTenancies bill affects boarding house ownersThere is a bill before Parliament to amend the Residential Tenancies Act.22 Jan 03:00 PM
TaxProperty tax plan - how it stacks upResidential landlords who are retired could be hit hardest if tax changes proposed this week are adopted.22 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandState house resident with rental properties sentencedA man who lived in a state house while he rented out two properties of his own has been sentenced for defrauding the taxpayer.22 Dec 12:50 AM
Personal FinanceVacancy list good news for tenantsIn what could be a boost for tenants, landlords are reporting an increase in the number of vacant rental properties.23 Nov 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateFed fears grow over banks' commercial property loansThe Federal Reserve is beefing up its examination of US banks, fearing that profligate lending to commercial property developers could ultimately prove as damaging to the financial system as the subprime mortgage debacle.07 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandState tenant 'owned two properties'A man is facing allegations he lived off the taxpayer in state housing while he was a landlord owning two properties.07 Oct 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Graeme Baker:</i> Sorry, you're too messy for muggers' alleyI've experienced some rather unsuitable flats. But never have I suffered the indignity of being rejected as "unsuitable" to live in one. Until this year...27 Sep 03:00 PM
New ZealandLandlords hit hard by wayward tenantsLandlords are hitting back at property managers after paying thousands of dollars in fees only to have their houses trashed by tenants.05 Sep 04:00 PM