Property
New temporary loss carry-back scheme to put cash in struggling firms' pockets; Changes to tax loss continuity rules to help firms raise capital
15th Apr 20, 7:06am
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New temporary loss carry-back scheme to put cash in struggling firms' pockets; Changes to tax loss continuity rules to help firms raise capital
Struggling commercial tenants and mortgage holders given more time to sort their affairs before landlords and lenders swoop in
15th Apr 20, 7:02am
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Struggling commercial tenants and mortgage holders given more time to sort their affairs before landlords and lenders swoop in
Tax relief for SMEs and support for commercial property tenants expected to be unveiled this week; Grant Robertson says Level 3 will be about 'safe economic activity'
14th Apr 20, 3:54pm
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Tax relief for SMEs and support for commercial property tenants expected to be unveiled this week; Grant Robertson says Level 3 will be about 'safe economic activity'
Public Inquiry recommends seismic shift in risk from private insurers to EQC when it comes to insuring residential buildings against natural disasters
9th Apr 20, 10:31am
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Public Inquiry recommends seismic shift in risk from private insurers to EQC when it comes to insuring residential buildings against natural disasters
Kiwibank CEO says banks are being 'open-minded' when it comes to assessing credit risk, but warns coming out of lock-down will be more of a 'wicked problem' than going into it was
3rd Apr 20, 12:43pm
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Kiwibank CEO says banks are being 'open-minded' when it comes to assessing credit risk, but warns coming out of lock-down will be more of a 'wicked problem' than going into it was
Govt to announce commercial property sector support this week; Banks nearly ready to write taxpayer-backed business loans; Treasury says 'bespoke' support for big business could involve debt, equity or regulatory relief
1st Apr 20, 2:54pm
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Govt to announce commercial property sector support this week; Banks nearly ready to write taxpayer-backed business loans; Treasury says 'bespoke' support for big business could involve debt, equity or regulatory relief
Most banks set-up to receive mortgage repayment deferral applications online; Customers urged not to swarm call centres
27th Mar 20, 3:33pm
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Most banks set-up to receive mortgage repayment deferral applications online; Customers urged not to swarm call centres
Mortgage holders may need to wait until next week before banks make 6-month payment holiday available; Grant Robertson 'actively working' on extending scheme to building societies
26th Mar 20, 5:39pm
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Mortgage holders may need to wait until next week before banks make 6-month payment holiday available; Grant Robertson 'actively working' on extending scheme to building societies
Beneficiaries key beneficiaries of the Government's coronavirus economic relief package, but Brian Fallow is surprised by the restoration of the depreciation deduction on commercial and industrial properties
17th Mar 20, 2:57pm
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Beneficiaries key beneficiaries of the Government's coronavirus economic relief package, but Brian Fallow is surprised by the restoration of the depreciation deduction on commercial and industrial properties
Heartland Bank says enquiries about reverse mortgages are the highest it has experienced to date, helped by the ongoing low interest rate environment
20th Feb 20, 2:18pm
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Heartland Bank says enquiries about reverse mortgages are the highest it has experienced to date, helped by the ongoing low interest rate environment
How a group of 8 friends went on an 8-month journey buying a house together in Wellington
9th Feb 20, 8:11am
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How a group of 8 friends went on an 8-month journey buying a house together in Wellington
The catch 22 Labour faces advocating for renters when the strength of the economy hinges on the strength of the housing market
28th Jan 20, 11:29am
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The catch 22 Labour faces advocating for renters when the strength of the economy hinges on the strength of the housing market
Jenée Tibshraeny talks to fund managers about where they see markets going following a year dominated by interest rate cuts
15th Jan 20, 2:01pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny talks to fund managers about where they see markets going following a year dominated by interest rate cuts
We look back on an even bigger, more successful year and reveal our most popular stories
24th Dec 19, 8:02am
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We look back on an even bigger, more successful year and reveal our most popular stories
Council of Financial Regulators says climate change, financial inclusion and consumer engagement, residential property insurance, plus conduct and governance are on its agenda
29th Nov 19, 4:13pm
Council of Financial Regulators says climate change, financial inclusion and consumer engagement, residential property insurance, plus conduct and governance are on its agenda
Jury out over whether the RBNZ will loosen loan-to-value ratio restrictions on Wednesday, with some observers raising doubts over whether an easing would have much of an effect
24th Nov 19, 6:31am
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Jury out over whether the RBNZ will loosen loan-to-value ratio restrictions on Wednesday, with some observers raising doubts over whether an easing would have much of an effect
Government to get greater powers to decline foreign investment bids that don't meet a new 'national interest' test, and bids involving strategic assets that wouldn't otherwise need Overseas Investment Office consent
19th Nov 19, 12:48pm
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Government to get greater powers to decline foreign investment bids that don't meet a new 'national interest' test, and bids involving strategic assets that wouldn't otherwise need Overseas Investment Office consent
Markets price in lending rate hikes following the RBNZ's decision to keep the OCR at 1%; Governor Adrian Orr says it's up to retail banks to make business decisions around what they charge their customers
13th Nov 19, 6:04pm
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Markets price in lending rate hikes following the RBNZ's decision to keep the OCR at 1%; Governor Adrian Orr says it's up to retail banks to make business decisions around what they charge their customers
General insurers told to be more open-booked with their pricing and to self-review on conduct and culture; RBNZ Governor says it's too early to say whether insurance capital changes will 'lead to the kind of uplift we have proposed for bank capital'
5th Nov 19, 1:18pm
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General insurers told to be more open-booked with their pricing and to self-review on conduct and culture; RBNZ Governor says it's too early to say whether insurance capital changes will 'lead to the kind of uplift we have proposed for bank capital'
Financial firms and major listed companies to be made to disclose their climate-related financial risks; Govt consults on exactly how this should be done
31st Oct 19, 12:24pm
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Financial firms and major listed companies to be made to disclose their climate-related financial risks; Govt consults on exactly how this should be done
Interim Retirement Commissioner on benefits of loosening KiwiSaver rules around first home withdrawals: 'If we can get more people on the property ladder earlier, there may be less liability to taxpayers later'; Minister Faafoi hesitant
15th Oct 19, 5:00am
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Interim Retirement Commissioner on benefits of loosening KiwiSaver rules around first home withdrawals: 'If we can get more people on the property ladder earlier, there may be less liability to taxpayers later'; Minister Faafoi hesitant
A wrap of the not so politically sexy work underway to increase the supply of houses... eventually
12th Oct 19, 11:26am
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A wrap of the not so politically sexy work underway to increase the supply of houses... eventually
Martin Hawes wonders how many KiwiSaver members are really in the right fund type and will be badly exposed when the economic tide inevitably recedes. He counsels against simplistic positioning
10th Oct 19, 1:33pm
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Martin Hawes wonders how many KiwiSaver members are really in the right fund type and will be badly exposed when the economic tide inevitably recedes. He counsels against simplistic positioning
If you need to find an alternative to very low term deposit interest rate returns, Martin Hawes has some guidance on how you should approach the change
3rd Oct 19, 1:31pm
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If you need to find an alternative to very low term deposit interest rate returns, Martin Hawes has some guidance on how you should approach the change
Auckland Council CCO Panuku's annual report shows double digit increases in staffing levels and costs
3rd Oct 19, 8:40am
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Auckland Council CCO Panuku's annual report shows double digit increases in staffing levels and costs