New NZ government measures to bolster RBNZ moves to quell housing price boom

New Zealand finance minister English said on Sunday the NZ government will tighten tax rules on residential property.

Via Bloomberg:

  • From October 1, gains on residential property sold within two years of purchase will be taxed unless it is the seller's main home, inherited from a deceased estate or transferred as part of a relationship property settlement
  • Non-resident buyers must have a New Zealand bank account and Inland Revenue tax identification number

Last week the RBNZ announced measure to target property investors in Auckland

-

ADDED - More now here

investingLive Premium
Telegram Community
Gain Access