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. […]
Since 1 April 2021, more New Zealanders can qualify for government assistance to buy their first home. […]
But you’re already the trustee of a trust The rules around the use of KiwiSaver have evolved over recent years as […]
Bonding agreements can be an incredibly useful tool for ensuring employers can recoup costs incurred for training staff. […]
In March 2021, the government announced three changes to property tax rules that are likely to affect anyone with residential property investments. […]
When a couple separates, there is sometimes a major dispute when parents or caregivers can’t agree on the care arrangements for their children. […]
Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy (Publilius Syrus, 85-43 BC) Social media is a very powerful marketing tool. If used and managed properly […]
In September 2020, the Supreme Court released its keenly anticipated decision in the Debut Homes case[1]. This decision illustrates the risks for directors where a company is experiencing irrecoverable financial distress. […]
When trustees incur expenses, they are not expected to be out of pocket in carrying out their responsibilities. Trustees are entitled to use trust money or to get a refund from the trust fund if they incur expenses in carrying out their duties. Trustees’ expenses, however, must be fair and reasonable. […]
The current combination of increasing living costs, rising house prices and low interest rates has seen more than property-seekers signing up to home loans. On the other side of the coin, some older homeowners are seeking ‘reverse mortgages’ from their lenders in order to release the growing equity in their property. What is a reverse […]