The New Zealand government announced last week that on top of visa application fees being raised from 1st October 2024, the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will also increase. Most international visitors applying for a visa or NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) to enter New Zealand need to pay a non-refundable IVL. The current charge of …
Changes to the Bright-line rule took effect from 1 July 2024. If you are uncertain if the Bright-line rule applies to your property sale, read on to find out more…
In May 2024, the Government scrapped the First Home Grant scheme. The first home grant gave eligible first-home buyers…
Kiwisaver is a voluntary, work-based savings initiative to help New Zealanders with long-term savings for retirement. It is also useful in helping people get into home ownership with the Kiwisaver first-home withdrawal programme. Read on to find out the ins and outs of how to use your Kiwisaver to buy property.
If you are thinking of looking into a Retirement Village for yourself or a family member, check out this article…
Stay tuned for updates in policy changes and other legal news!
When it comes to estate planning, clients often agree that it is essential to have a current Will in place but the idea of preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs”) is cast aside until they are “older”.
If you already have a Will, well done! But keep reading…
Radio New Zealand reporter Timothy Brown interviewed Elliot Goldman to discuss the unintended consequences of the foreign buyer ban for Queenstown. Read more here…
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Tel: +64 3 441 2141
Email: [email protected]