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Tenants may get to stay

Posted on July 23, 2008 by newshound

Building Minister Shane Jones says he is close to getting official advice on a system that could let tenants stay in rented houses when the landlord changes. He told a seminar in Waitakere yesterday that the new system, which he … Continue reading →

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Housing tax advantage a myth – IRD

Posted on June 14, 2007 by newshound

By IAN LLEWELLYN Inland Revenue says it is a myth that investments in housing have a tax advantage over other types of investment. Revenue Minister Peter Dunne and IRD officials appeared before the finance select committee today and were quizzed … Continue reading →

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Budget 07: Taxman closes in on property speculators

Posted on May 19, 2007 by newshound

By Anne Gibson, NZ Herald Property speculators who are reaping millions of dollars from the super-heated housing market are about to feel the heat from a tough new tax crackdown. Finance Minister Michael Cullen said Inland Revenue would get an … Continue reading →

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Housing costs dwarf ‘luxuries’

Posted on May 8, 2007 by newshound

From the NZ Herald Savings on food, clothing and home supplies have enabled New Zealanders to cover a huge increase in housing costs over the past 50 years. A Weekend Herald analysis of long-term spending patterns confirms property investor Andrew … Continue reading →

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Housing crisis: Experts’ tip – don’t hope for too much

Posted on April 28, 2007 by newshound

Source: NZ Herald What’s the answer for Aucklanders trapped in the affordability squeeze? Property experts say those facing a lifetime of renting must change their ideas if they want to get on the housing ladder.

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