Proposed CGT impacted on housing views in three months to April

The latest ASB Housing Confidence report shows there was an impact on housing views from the proposed capital gains tax,
27-05-2019 more >>

No Capital Gains Tax is welcome news

The Government’s announcement that they are not going to introduce a Capital Gains Tax (GCT) was very welcome. It is disappointing, however, that they are being attacked for their sensible decision.
19-05-2019 more >>

Healthy Homes standards signed off

The final healthy homes standards were announced on 13 May and are now available on the New Zealand Legislation website. The standards set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties and will be law from 1 July 2019.
13-05-2019 more >>

OCR reduced to 1.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee decided a lower OCR is necessary to support the outlook for employment and inflation consistent with its policy remit.
08-05-2019 more >>