EconomyBudget 2010: No tax depreciation on commercial, rental propertyOwners of both commercial buildings and rental houses will no longer be able to claim depreciation on their investments.20 May 02:23 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Mrs Hotchin shows the wrong attitudeAuckland socialite Amanda Hotchin has clearly never heard - or possibly even cares about - the Marie Antoinette syndrome.18 May 04:00 PM
InvestmentWhy the leaky homes bailout is unfairThe government's description of the leaky building issue as a "natural disaster of huge proportions" is both a clever device and a dangerous precedent.17 May 08:30 PM
EconomyTax rule changes 'bad for business'Budget depreciation rule changes could smack the multibillion-dollar commercial property sector with most of a $1.3bn bill.17 May 04:00 PM
InvestmentVictim wants jail time for Mark BryersMark Bryers this week faces sentencing for 31 offences related to the collapse of his Blue Chip empire - with one investor saying only jail will do.15 May 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Gaynor<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Investment ethics a million miles awayThere is little incentive for NZ capital market participants to adopt a principled approach because our laws are poorly enforced and unethical behaviour is often well rewarded. 14 May 04:00 PM
InvestmentProperty prices, sales down in AprilProperty prices and sales fell in April, but the New Zealand residential property market is holding steady, says the Real Estate Institute.13 May 10:30 PM
Interest ratesHouse prices on Budget brinkUncertainty over next week's Budget with its potential for tax increases for landlords is being blamed for a sluggish property market.09 May 04:00 PM
InvestmentRWC rental alert - tell your insurer firstHomeowners looking to rent their properties out for the Rugby World Cup have been warned to let their insurance company know - or risk being hit with the bill if damage is done.03 May 01:00 AM