The Law Lowdown – AUTUMN 2024

Catch up on all the news and information in this edition of The Law Lowdown

Inside this issue:

  • Should you make a new Will if you and your spouse separate?
  • Probationary and Trial Periods: What’s the difference?
  • Upcoming changes to PROPERTY tax and TENANCY laws
  • A MAN’S home is HIS castle…

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Buying a business in New Zealand: key considerations

Buying a business in New Zealand can be both exciting and stressful. It marks the start of a new adventure, but usually involves some uncertainty and risk. START A NEW BUSINESS INSTEAD? An existing business should offer an established customer base and cashflow. However, you also inherit existing challenges and may need to make changes

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Understanding the brightline tax test

The Brightline tax test is a crucial part of New Zealand’s property taxation framework, designed to curb property speculation and ensure that profits from quick property sales are taxed appropriately. Introduced in October 2015, the test has undergone several changes, reflecting the governments’ ongoing efforts to stabilize the housing market and address affordability issues. The

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