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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.

Tax change will push up rents, says report

No word on company tax, say accountants

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.

Landlords fret over possible tax hit

<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Grab-bag ideas will not mend tax system

Gareth Morgan explains why he gives the Tax Working Group's efforts 4 out of 10.

<i>Susan St John:</i> Level of inequality just not acceptable

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Tax report a minefield for wealthy MPs

Bob Buckle's tax report will have many of our more wealthy MPs working their calculators overtime.

<i>Bernard Hickey</i>: Robust tax proposals are difficult for Key to ignore

Company tax reform faces pressure from Australia

<i>Mary Holm</i>: Lump sum best used to clear debt

Property tax plan - how it stacks up

Residential landlords who are retired could be hit hardest if tax changes proposed this week are adopted.