Changes to New Zealand Visa Fees

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 Test

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…

First Home Grant scrapped

In May 2024, the Government scrapped the First Home Grant scheme. The first home grant gave eligible first-home buyers…

New Zealand General Election 2023

Stay tuned for updates in policy changes and other legal news!

The Cost of the Foreign Buyer Ban from RNZ: Queenstown

Radio New Zealand reporter Timothy Brown interviewed Elliot Goldman to discuss the unintended consequences of the foreign buyer ban for Queenstown. Read more here…