Property investors are poised for a resurgence with the release of a new bill promising substantial changes to property tax laws. This long-awaited legislation aims to fulfill pre-election promises to restore interest deductibility for residential lending, offering much-needed clarity and relief to property investors.
The bill addresses several misconceptions about “tax breaks” for landlords and aims to reintroduce fairness by allowing interest deductions on borrowed money used to purchase income-earning assets—a benefit available to other industries.
These deductions will apply to all residential property, regardless of the acquisition date after March 27, 2021. This means that if you purchased a non-new build property after this date, you will benefit from 80% deductibility in the 2025 tax year.
If you incur a tax liability from a sale within the brightline period, you will be permitted to claim the interest previously denied as a deduction against the brightline gain.
For commercial property acquisitions, the purchase price apportionment rules require both the vendor and purchaser to agree on the split between land, buildings, and fit-out. It is essential to negotiate and determine the fit-out value with the vendor as post-settlement valuations are no longer permissible.
These tax changes aim to revitalize the private landlord sector in New Zealand, providing clearer guidelines and reinstating beneficial deductions for property investors. The phased restoration of interest deductibility, adjustment of the brightline test period, and changes to depreciation rules collectively contribute to a more equitable and functional property tax environment.
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