Meth Contamination Update: What you need to know
It’s been over a year since the Chief Science Advisor to the Government, Sir Peter Gluckman, issued his report on the effects of methamphetamine (‘meth’ or ‘P’) contamination in residential properties. Prior to his report, both landlords and tenants lived in fear of the discovery of any meth contamination in their rentals – the…
Read MoreA landlord’s guide to recent legislation changes
Rental property owners continue to be affected by ongoing legislation amendments– including to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and the 2018 Privacy Bill. Here’s a quick overview of where everything is currently at and how they affect landlords. Insulation Requirements – Residential Tenancies Act Ceiling and underfloor insulation became compulsory in all rental…
Read MoreNo Capital Gains Tax
Three weeks ago, people were hesitating to make property investment decisions pending the government’s announcement on a Capital Gains Tax. I think most of us were expecting a CGT, at least on residential property – but there was nothing. Political genius, opportunism, planned? Call it what you want – Capital Gains Tax is essentially off…
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