MARS Blog

Social benefit vs Productivity

An aphorism coined by Paul Krugman has become a truism: "productivity isn't everything, but in the long run it's almost everything"

The American Storm

Economics is a difficult science to master and some may say it is not a science at all, but more of an idea. When you throw various variables in a pot, more times that not you will find quizzical faces overlooking the brim of the cauldron to see what happens.

DO YOU HAVE A PLAN B?

Every country wants to attract the tourist dollar and long-term investment to boost their GDP. NZ is no different and regulations are put in place to ensure the right workers are suitably enticed through immigration laws and business/property investment, as it relates to sensitive property (except residential) through the Overseas Investment Act.

The Bright-Line Test

When it comes to selling residential property in New Zealand, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One key aspect to consider is the bright-line test. This rule can determine whether the profit from your property sale is taxable. Let's dive into what the bright-line test is, how it works, and share some real-life examples to illustrate its impact.

Embrace change

Everyone is talking about it and if they are not talking about it, they at least know someone who has done it. It’s all over the press and even my kids are doing it.

The rule of life

There are some rules in life, some of them not written down, some are just learnt along the way..

The Market – what’s next?

When we look at the property market and try to forecast where it is headed, we all know that it tends to act like a rolling ball. Once it starts in motion, it tends to move in that general direction or stop for a while. When the ball is pushed in another direction it is usually announced all over the news so there are no surprises.

Syndication

Once upon a time, not too long ago in a land in which this blog was written, the idealist and partly hopeful 20-something wished upon and expected to materialise the ¼ acre dream. Since then, the cities compacted and traffic to these cities increased to the point that distance from point A to point B that was once measured in minutes now started to be measured in hours to reach these cities.

It’s time to decide – I need a coffee!

[MARS Blog] THE BIG SQUEEZE

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has decided to engage Aucklanders in a consultative process from 6 June to 30th July 2023 regarding a draft Future Development Strategy (“FDS”) that has been prepared by the Auckland Council.