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Law Society wrote scathing letter to Attorney General about rushed tax law change.
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You're better off playing, than waiting too long on the sidelines.
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Stephen Tindall reveals why he's investing in green businesses
Where Tindall's investment company K1W1 is putting its money.
Australian tenant criminal history checker makes NZ pitch
"You can have full confidence in getting a New Zealand criminal history report from us."
'I may be forced to sell 85 Auckland rentals': Ockham boss
Tax changes will "accidentally smother the build to rent sector" - Ockham's Mark Todd
Law firms pitch to challenge IRD wealth project
Wealthy Kiwis targeted by IRD project seek legal pitches for possible court fight.
Barfoot & Thompson Auckland house sales plummet by 41% in October
Lockdowns severely restricted agency activities at the city's biggest realtor.
'We can't force them': Real estate authority on vaccinations for 16,000 agents, managers
How many of our 16,000 agents and managers are vaxxed? No one knows for sure.
Diana Clement: Have you considered investing in commercial property?
OPINION: There are many ways to invest.
Mary Holm: Gambling v investing - a question that really got me thinking
Both involve taking a risk, but that doesn't make them the same.
Banks 'going through statements with a fine tooth comb'
Red flags could include excessive cafe, bar, dairy, alcohol and gambling expenditure.
Harmoney secures A$105m funding line
The funding will significantly lower its lending costs.
Wild West meets Wall St over Bitcoin
Launch of crypto-linked investment fund lends 'professional' edge to asset class.
Why borrowers may have to wait longer for a loan
And some may get turned down for loans that would have been approved in the past.
Diana Clement: Reward yourself with some 'feel-good' money
OPINION: Everyone has different ways of feeling good.
Mary Holm: Why our obsession with property doesn't work well in retirement
Rising real estate values may not translate into retirement income.
Rising costs: How to cope now and to prepare for future increases
The tips and tricks to help you get through.
NZ's pension system drops out of top 10 in global rankings
New Zealand's index value decreased from 68.3 in 2020 to 67.4.
Financial stress: 'People are at their breaking point' - Govt-funded service
Many are leaving messages overnight showing they are up worried about money.
Law change needed to stop criminals laundering money through KiwiSaver
Police have lost an appeal to seize fraudster Joanne Harrison's KiwiSaver funds.
Police fail in attempt to seize fraudster's KiwiSaver funds
Joanne Harrison defrauded the Ministry of Transport of just over $780,000.
Rising cost worry: Half a million Kiwis living pay day to pay day
Many people are struggling to put money away.
Investors ditch old houses for new ahead of taxes and standards
Property investors are selling off older properties to buy newer ones.
Mary Holm: I'm 95 with $105,000 — what should I do?
If you can afford it, why not have a little fun instead of playing it safe.
Lease law changes could be further backdated
Labour and Green MPs recommend little change to controversial lease law changes.
Why notify $300m project under restricted alert level 3?
"There's no way it should be notified under alert level 3," - Paul Glass.
Diana Clement: Should you buy health insurance?
OPINION: Health insurers and their various policies differ.
Mary Holm: $200k saved and a joint income of $150k - what are our house-buying hopes?
Can a couple with a joint income of $150K afford three children and a mortgage?
Govt's secret commercial rent move: Law society disputes minister's statement
Top QC calls on Justice Minister to withdraw a statement he made about lease law changes.
Opinion | Pandora Papers and silver-tongued evasion
OPINION: Adam Hunt says the leaked tranche of financial papers should prompt NZ to act.
Developer discounting units $10,000 for jabbed buyers
Sign up before Christmas and McEwan will knock $10,000 off the asking price
OCR rise: What it means for your mortgage
ANZ and Kiwibank to increase variable rates for borrowers.
Moola admits failure to behave as responsible lender
Moola will refund the interest and fees paid by 50 borrowers.