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Combine with a CGT and there would be no incentive to borrow against your own house to chase capital gains....
odessakiwi 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
Grimmond has made some interesting assumptions , including one that says Auckland house prices will come down...
Boatman 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
This is hilarious - many thanks for the laugh. interest.co.nz could you please place a warning at the heading...
notaneconomist 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
That's what I call The "broken leg" solution A guy who breaks his leg, compound fractures and...
iconoclast 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
i'm making an assumption here, but the comments contained within seem to be from those property owners...
Wordsmith 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
A fantastic story, well done!
Plan B Massive offshore trustee service detailed
"But situations involving structural changes to the economy and wealth transfers, like those induced...
waymad 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
have you tried using that home club tool?  I tried it.  Hard work for little result
iconoclast Let's get rid of property CVs
"senior economist at Infometrics" I could moonlight this position with some random thoughts, crazy...
hauraki 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
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