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Tax Talk Newsletter Spring 2026
Your best customer is worth protecting Most businesses spend a lot of time trying to find new customers. But the easiest sales often come from people who already know and trust you. Research consistently shows that retaining an existing customer is generally far less expensive than acquiring a new one. Existing customers are more likely to buy again, spend more over time, ...
Family Homes Near Good Schools – A Magnet for Quality Tenants
Want to know what many high-paying tenants are looking for before they even look at the house? The school zone. For many families, finding a home near a good school is one of their highest priorities.In fact, some tenants will pay a premium rent to secure a property in a desirable school zone. Why? Because moving house is disruptive. Parents often want stability for ...
New Build Homes – Why They Attract High-Paying Tenants
If your goal is to attract quality tenants who are willing to pay premium rents, here's one type of property you should seriously consider... A new build Many high-income tenants are looking for convenience, comfort, and low-maintenance living. That's exactly what a new build offers. New homes typically feature modern kitchens, double glazing, better insulation, efficient heating, and contemporary bathrooms. They also tend to meet ...
Wellington Rental Property Owners — Your Water Bills Have Changed
From 1 July 2026, water services transferred to Tiaki Wai, and property owners are now receiving a separate water services invoice in addition to their council rates bill.But here's the important point for landlords:The new billing arrangement does NOT change who is responsible for paying the different water charges under tenancy law.So who pays what?For most residential properties that are ...
Moved Overseas But Kept Your NZ Home? IRD Hasn't Forgotten About You
Moving overseas can mean a new job, a new country and perhaps better weather. But if you've kept your home in New Zealand and are now renting it out, there's one relationship you probably haven't completely left behind...IRD. If you're receiving rent from a property in New Zealand, that rental income will generally still need to be accounted for here for NZ ...