Monthly Archives: May 2007

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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Andrew King: Myth of tax bonanza for rental investors

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Andrew King

From the NZ Herald Three articles on home ownership this week put the blame for rising house prices on property investors. However, there is a considerable amount of misinformation and misunderstanding that has led the writers to their conclusions. Before … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Cars

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Andrew King

With hundreds of emails being posted on the Herald website, it seems that my comment on coffee and cars has created quite a stir and considerable debate. Four short sentences, but a week later and the phone still hasn’t stopped … Continue reading →

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