Housing tax changes are here
The Government’s recent law changes and policy announcements include some significant tax changes – a few of which we outline below: For residential investment property acquired on or after 27 March…
Protect your future with an Enduring Power of Attorney
What happens if you do not have Enduring Powers of Attorney? We all know (or should know) that a valid Will is important to have. A Will comes into effect…
Buying and selling property during a Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown
With New Zealand’s return to a COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, buying and selling property has become more complicated again. The Level 4 rules do not allow for people to physically…
New Purchase Price Allocation Rules – What You Need To Know
As of 1 April 2021, new rules will govern the allocation of the purchase price for a business sale and purchase. For context, the current rules allow vendors and purchasers…
Seven Employment Law Changes Looming – Will They Affect You?
The Labour government has signalled that we should expect to see some of the campaign promises to reform employment law implemented during this term. So, what were these promises, and…
Are You Ready For The Privacy Act 2020?
The swift advancements in the information technology space in the last couple of decades have rendered the Privacy Act 1993 outdated and not fit to effectively regulate the current ways…
Keep In Touch With Our June Client Newsletter
As we settle back into the office and our new normal, there are are number of staff movements to communicate. This month we farewell two of our longest serving team…
Buying A House Under Covid-19 Level 3
With a number of clients in the midst of a property purchase during lockdown, and others looking to purchase property, we’ve put together the following information to assist you to…
A Menage A Trois – Can Relationship Property Be Divided Three Ways?
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies to couples whether they are in a marriage, de facto or civil union relationship. The purpose of the Act is to recognise the equal…
What Will Alert Level 3 Mean For Your Business?
NZ moves to alert level 3 at 11.59pm Monday 27th April, so we have outlined what this means in practical terms for businesses able to get back to work. What…