Marina George

As you will know, landlords spend money on their properties, either to repair them and keep them in good condition or to make improvements/improve the living conditions of their tenants. For tax purposes, there is sometimes a very fine line between these two things. Sometimes, the purchase of something that would normally be considered to […]

If you fear you are about to be evicted due to being unable to pay your rent, you may be able to get Rent Arrears Assistance from Work and Income NZ. From 6 July, changes to this payment will make it easier for more people to access it and increases to the amounts people can

With the uncertainty that has been in the air over the last few months, we have been seeing a lot of Kiwi expats returning home. Due to this there have been people becoming displaced with their changing work and personal circumstances and even property managers having to move back into their homes that are no

Guest writer Abhi Jagwani Accountant and owner First Class accounts From the 2019-20 income year onward, new rules apply to deductions claimed for residential properties. Residential property deductions will now be ring-fenced, meaning that they can only be used to offset income from residential property. The legislation requires taxpayers to determine whether they hold their

Normally I would get maybe one query about vendor finance every couple of years but I have had two queries about vendor finance in the last few weeks. This is probably a reflection of the fact that the property market is more of a buyer’s market. So what is vendor finance and is it good

Since the start of this year there has been a new standard form agreement for sale and purchase in use for buying and selling property. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, here are 5 tips to give you an advantage in your property transactions. 1. Finance Condition The finance condition in the new

Covid-19 Advertising and viewings during Alert Level 3 Under Alert Level Three, you can now start showing prospective tenants through your property again however there are still restrictions.  Read on to find out what you can and can’t do during Alert Level 3. COVID-19: Advertising your property during Alert Level 3 lockdown It is recommended

Taking Photos Whether you are aware of it or not, we always leave the house with a camera in hand. But, one side effect to always having a camera handy on our smartphone doesn’t necessarily mean we know the smartest way to use it. We at Renthub view hundreds of listings, so we know what

With the government’s announcement that New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 lockdown from Tuesday 28 April there is conflicting advice as to whether we are able to show potential tenants through properties. The REINZ has been working with Industry Leaders and have presented material to the Real Estate Authority (REA), Ministry of Business

What will it really cost YOU? By Sue Howe, Mortgage Supply Co Ltd What is a mortgage holiday? Homeowners struggling financially as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown can now apply to their bank for a six-month mortgage holiday.  This means you can put your mortgage payments on hold for 6 months. While you are taking