December 5, 2021
Defining a De Facto Relationship
You may have heard that ‘Marriage is betting someone half your stuff that you’ll love them forever’. But what happens about the ‘stuff’ you own before you formally say “I do”? […]
November 21, 2021
Unfair Contract Terms Regime Extended to Small Business Contracts
The Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021, which was passed into law in August, bans unconscionable conduct in trade and prohibits businesses from having unfair contract terms in their small business contracts. […]
November 9, 2021
Using Your Property as an AirBNB
Coming into summer you may be thinking about letting out your holiday home or bach through Airbnb. This can be a great way to cover your property expenses over the summer months or to fund your own holiday — if you know what you’re getting into. Before you go down the Airbnb route, you need […]
October 26, 2021
Bright-line Test Extended to 10 Years
In March the bright-line test was extended to 10 years. […]
October 10, 2021
An Independent Trustee
Can be more important than you might think Managing a family trust is not getting cheaper, nor is the paperwork and compliance being reduced. Trustees have legal duties, must give […]
September 16, 2021
Increases to Income and Price Thresholds for First Home Grant
Since 1 April 2021, more New Zealanders can qualify for government assistance to buy their first home. […]
August 30, 2021
Buying Your First Home Using KiwiSaver Funds
But you’re already the trustee of a trust The rules around the use of KiwiSaver have evolved over recent years as […]
July 21, 2021
Bonding Agreements
Bonding agreements can be an incredibly useful tool for ensuring employers can recoup costs incurred for training staff. […]
June 28, 2021
Recent Property Tax Changes
In March 2021, the government announced three changes to property tax rules that are likely to affect anyone with residential property investments. […]