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Relief in property circles as most tax options ruled out
The vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.
Planned GST, property and tax moves divide opinion
The Govt's plan to hike GST, cut income tax and change property tax rules draws a mixed response from business leaders and political opponents.
Reaction: Housing shortage risk looms, say property investors
A property investors group is recommending rent hikes and a halt on maintenance as a result of proposed changes to property taxation.
'No bold plan at all' - Goff slams PM's statement
Phil Goff slams the Prime Minister's policy statement, saying it "fails on every count."
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Leave the country now Gen X & Y
John Key has sent Generations X and Y a clear message: Leave the country now.
Key speech - the main points
Some of the main points from Prime Minister John Key's statement to Parliament.
<i>John Armstrong:</i> Key's quick march little more than a crawl
On a measure of boldness, John Key's new economic plan to Parliament scores about four out of ten.
GST hike, tax cuts tipped - Key
A rise in GST to 15 per cent has been strongly signalled in the Prime Minister's statement to Parliament but it would be offset by across-the-board cuts in personal tax.
'Bold steps' in Govt's programme - Key
John Key says he accepts some of the things to be announced in the Government's policy programme could erode his political popularity.
Landlord breaks likely top target
John Key is expected to target tax breaks for landlords in his first parliamentary speech of the year setting out the Government's plans.
House sales recovery held back by prospect of tax changes
The usual January jump in property sales has not happened and potential tax changes could be to blame.
<i>Mary Holm:</i> Renting out a property not a joy for everyone
Finding a tenant is not alway the best course when caught with a property in a slow market.