Navigating the New Changes in New Zealand's Property Tax Rules
The bright-line test extension The changes to the bright line test are documented here. There is still a “main home exemption” to the bright line test. If you sell the property within 10 years of acquisition (or 5 years for a new build), and it was your ...
Oct 16, 2025
Remote or electronic witnessing and signing
The practice of signing documentation is a simple, yet vital, element of the legal profession, serving as a form of identification, as well as evidence of a party’s agreement to a document’s terms. Being such an integral part of law and business, it ...
Mar 10, 2022
HOME BUYERS GUIDE - Buying off the plans (Part 2)
In part two of our Home Buyers Guide: Buying off the Plans, we explore the 'nuts and bolts' of this increasingly popular home-buying option. What is it? Buying a property that has not yet been built, or is in the process of being built, is commonly ...
Jan 24, 2022
COVID-19: Property Transactions Under Alert Level 4
25 August 2021 The recent elevation to Covid-19 alert level four ("level 4") means there are difficulties with many property transactions around New Zealand going ahead. If you’re worried about your settlement, here’s some advice that may help. If you ...
Aug 24, 2021
New Tax Disclosure Obligations for Trustees
8 June 2021 Are you a trustee of a trust? Did you know additional information may need to be provided to the IRD with your next tax return? Trustees should be aware of a new requirement to provide additional information with their tax returns for the ...
Jun 7, 2021
The Trusts Act 2019 - how will the new law affect you?
The Trusts Act 2019 (‘the Act’) is the most significant change in New Zealand trust law in over 60 years. Replacing the Trustee Act 1956 and the Perpetuities Act 1964, it creates new obligations for trustees and makes a number of welcome changes to ...
Jan 29, 2020