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ACT promises tax relief for landlords with offset rental losses

Government revenue would fall by NZD $264 million in year one if landlords could offset rental losses against other income.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last month

Housing

Will the election have an impact on rents?

Rents are expected to stay subdued despite the election, as weak demand, ample supply and household finances continue to cap increases.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • Last month

Housing

Hazmat suits, booby traps and piles of waste: Cleaning meth-contaminated properties

The new contamination threshold has eased stress for landlords and tenants, even as some jobs still cost several thousand dollars to clear.

By Isra'a Emhail • 5 min read • Last month

Ministry of Business & Innovation

Good Girls Property Management fined over repeated tenancy breaches

The tribunal warned landlords and agents they cannot hide behind clients, after 20 Christchurch tenancies were found to have broken tenancy law.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026

Real estate

Property investors relieved at Labour's landlord tax deduction promise

The move is likely to keep rents steadier and has eased fears investors would face higher costs under Labour's tax plan.

By Giles Dexter • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026

Sustainability

AHI Carrier expands New Zealand operations with investment

Businesses and households should see more heating and cooling options as AHI Carrier pours funds into new branches, training and staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026

Global Stories

Landlords stories

Manufacturing

Asia Pacific industrial demand lags as tenants wait

Longer decision times are leaving industrial landlords with a gap between requirements and signed leases across Asia Pacific, JLL said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

Bookkeepers offer unpaid advice as tax demands grow

More than one million extra sole traders and landlords will be pulled into Making Tax Digital from next April, boosting demand for bookkeepers' guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Landlords stories

Fintech

Brickflow adds Somo to lender panel for bridging finance

Brokers can now compare Somo's bridging loans with more than 160 lenders on Brickflow, broadening options for complex property cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Real estate

Australian retail leases shorten as income visibility fades

Average retail lease lengths in Australia have fallen to 34.4 months, leaving landlords facing earlier renewals and less certain income streams.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Financial Systems

UK banks criticised over Making Tax Digital exports

Sole traders could face extra quarterly admin because many UK banks do not clearly explain whether transaction downloads can be exported in usable formats.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Housing

Lette raises USD $6.5 million to expand UK proptech

The seed round will fund hiring and a broader UK push as rental operators face pressure to cut void periods under new tenant rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Housing

Liverpool landlords awards back tradespeople with votes

Landlords seeking urgent repairs could soon have a public list of trusted local contractors, as firms with five verified votes will earn free listings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

AI and data reshape finance, tax and hiring practices

Taxpayers, recruiters and operations teams face tighter decisions as AI speeds up workflows and Making Tax Digital forces more frequent reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards

Renters could keep earning card rewards as surcharges and platform changes push more landlords to drop credit card payments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

B2Bpay launches rent card payments service for tenants

Renters who rely on card rewards could soon lose that option as one major payments platform stops taking cards, prompting a new alternative.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

What Role Should AI Play in Commercial Leases?

Used without solicitor oversight, AI can produce leases that look sound while leaving landlords and tenants exposed to hidden legal and financial risks.

By Dan Yeo • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026