Tips & Advice
Are Property Management Fees Tax Deductible in NZ?
Property management fees are tax deductible for NZ landlords, along with most accounting, legal and lending fees. What you can claim, and what you cannot.
Hannah Williams4 min read
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Market updates, landlord guides, tenant tips and straight answers from the team that manages more Auckland rentals than anyone else in Ray White.
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Investment Property
Are Body Corporate Levies Tax Deductible in NZ?
Body corporate levies on a rental apartment are often tax deductible, but not always. Which levies NZ landlords can claim, and how to treat the rest.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Tips & Advice
Are Healthy Homes Costs Tax Deductible for Landlords?
Whether Healthy Homes costs are tax deductible depends on repair versus improvement. How NZ landlords can tell the difference, with practical examples.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
Rental Property Ownership Structures in NZ Compared
Own name, family trust, company or look-through company: how the main NZ rental property ownership structures compare on liability, tax and compliance.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
Property vs Shares in NZ: How Leverage Changes the Maths
Property vs shares in NZ: why leverage, rental demand and long-term capital growth still make residential property attractive, and the risks to weigh.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
Renting Out a Holiday Home: NZ Mixed-Use Asset Rules
The mixed-use asset rules decide what you can claim when a NZ holiday home is rented out and also used by family. How they work, with a worked example.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental in Auckland: What to Weigh
Airbnb vs long-term rental in Auckland: the costs, tax, council rates and workload to compare before you switch an investment property to short stays.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
GST on Airbnb and Short-Stay Rentals in NZ Explained
GST on Airbnb and other short-stay rentals in NZ works differently from long-term renting. Who must register, what platforms charge, and the risk on sale.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
The Bright-Line Test in NZ: How the Two-Year Rule Works
The bright-line test taxes profit on residential property sold within two years. How the period is measured, what is excluded, and what to check first.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Investment Property
Interest Deductibility on NZ Rental Property in 2026
Interest deductibility on NZ rental property was fully restored from 1 April 2025. What landlords can claim now, and the details that still need care.
Hannah Williams6 min read
Investment Property
Auckland Property Management: How to Get Your Rental Winter-Ready
Prepare your Auckland rental for winter. From Healthy Homes compliance to gutter maintenance, learn how 360 Property Management protects your investment and keeps tenants happy.
360 Property Management3 min read
Investment Property
Vacancy Costs for Auckland Landlords: How to Reduce Them
Losing $6,500+ in a month-long vacancy? Learn what really drives rental vacancy in Auckland and 7 proven ways landlords can cut it fast.
360 Property Management3 min read