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Determining your main home for the bright-line test
If you own multiple properties that you use as residences, determining which one qualifies as your "main home" for the purpose of the...
Abhi Kumar
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Understanding the main home exclusion to the bright-line test - renting to flatmates
If you're a homeowner renting out a room to a flatmate and considering selling your property within two years of purchase, you might be...
Abhi Kumar
Jun 5, 20242 min read


New debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions coming in July 2024
Starting July 1, 2024, banks in New Zealand will need to comply with new debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions set by the Reserve Bank. These...
Abhi Kumar
May 29, 20242 min read


Update on interest deductibility for residential property in New Zealand
What’s Changing? Starting from 1 April 2024, property owners in New Zealand will be able to claim 80% of the interest incurred on loans...
Abhi Kumar
May 24, 20241 min read


Understanding the changes to the bright-line property rule from 1 July 2024
The bright-line property rule is undergoing significant changes starting 1 July 2024. If you're involved in buying or selling property,...
Abhi Kumar
May 24, 20242 min read


Bright-line test, interest deductions and how it affects you
Everything you need to know about the Bright-Line Test, Interest deductions and how it affects you. If you are planning on selling your...
Ben Ananth
Nov 29, 20217 min read


Bright-line test and interest deduction changes
Understanding changes in policies and developments of new policies and initiatives can get confusing. It can be difficult to understand...
PJ Kumar
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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