Confidence in housing market up, ASB survey shows Confidence in the housing market is perking up, with more people believing house prices are now past their lows and are set to increase, according to a new ASB survey. The bank's just-released housing confidence survey shows 8 percent of the 2900 respondents expected house prices to fall further, down from 34 percent the previous quarter. ASB eco..

How much has this shopping list gone up in price since 2021? Two shopping lists two years apart have highlighted how much more we're paying at the checkout. Grocery food prices are 19.3% higher than they were in September 2021 and that's reflected in the results from Fair Go's latest shop across the major supermarkets. The programme has been checking the prices on common grocery items throughout..

New Zealand National Party's Luxon to lead new government New Zealand's National Party Secures Victory in General Election, Christopher Luxon Set to Assume Office as Prime Minister In a significant electoral triumph, New Zealand's leading political party, the National Party, has emerged victorious in the general election, paving the way for political novice Christopher Luxon to assume the role o..

Trade Me Reports Ongoing Increase in Weekly Rental Rates in New Zealand According to Trade Me, over the past year, weekly rental median values have risen by over 10% in six regions of New Zealand. The latest rental data reveals that in September, the nationwide weekly rental median remained at $620 for the fourth consecutive month. This marks a 7.8% increase compared to the same period last year..

New Zealand New record: Annual net migration tops 110,000 for the first time in history According to Statistics New Zealand, it has been revealed that in the past year, the net immigration in New Zealand increased by 112,000 individuals. This figure represents the difference between the number of arrivals and departures, encompassing individuals who change their country of residence regardless o..

Tenancy Tribunal: Landlords to pay $14,000 after raw sewage left pooling from septic tank The Tenancy Tribunal has issued a ruling requiring a landlord to compensate a tenant with $14,000 for neglecting a septic tank. According to the verdict, the tenant was paying a weekly rent of $200, yet the residence was not approved for residential use and was in a severely dilapidated state. The septic ta..

Israel-Hamas conflict: More pain at the pump to come as Israel-Hamas conflict sees oil prices jump In a stark warning, a leading economist cautions that the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas is causing a spike in oil prices, posing difficulties for New Zealand as a kiwi-producing nation heavily reliant on oil supplies. Already grappling with a cost-of-living crisis and rising petrol..

■ 이중렬 회계사의 부동산 세금 컬럼 외상매출금의 영향 회계연도의 마지막 날(결산일)을 기준으로 하여, 이번 회계연도에 상품의 판매나 서비스의 제공이 이루어졌는데, 결산일까지 판매대금을 받지 못하고, 다음 회계연도에 판매대금을 받은 금액을 외상매출금 Debtors/Accounts Receivable이라고 한다. [사례1] 퇴직 공무원 장주원씨는 상업용건물을 구입하여 임대소득을 얻고 있다. 한달에 만불(+GST)의 렌트비를 받고 있다. Mar 2023 회계연도에는 10달치 $100,000의 렌트비를 받았다. 세입자가 사정이 조금 안좋아서 두달치 렌트가 밀려있는 상태인 것이다. 장주원씨는 지급기준 Payment basis으로 GST신고를 하고 있기에 Mar 2023 회계연도의 GST신고에 반영된 렌트수입은 ..

QV data shows residential property market slowly recovering The residential property market is showing signs of “revitalisation” throughout the country, according to Quotable Value. The market remained largely flat overall, with the average home value increasing by just 0.9% in the September quarter to $899,256, the latest QV House Price Index showed. However, twice as many of the main urban cen..

New Zealand Real Estate Market on the Rise with Increase in First-Home Buyers New Zealand's housing market is showing an upward trend, fueled by a surge in first-home buyers. According to the latest Housing Price Index from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (QV), the average housing price in September rose by 0.9% over the three-month period from August, indicating a generally stable hous..

North Island's South Wairarapa Road Slowly Eroding into the Sea, Residents Fearful of Isolation The roads in the South Wairarapa region are gradually succumbing to the sea, posing a risk of complete isolation for those dependent on these routes, as reported by RNZ. Known as 'The Gluepot,' this road winds along steep cliffsides, with one side facing the ocean and the other adorned with towering p..

New Zealand Experts Advocate for Calls for ultra-processed food tax to protect unborn children Concerns about the negative impact of consuming unhealthy foods during pregnancy on the mental health of children have led mental health experts in New Zealand to call for a tax on processed foods. According to New Zealand media, Professors Julia Rucklidge of the University of Canterbury and Roger Muld..

Reserve Bank holds the official cash rate steady at 5.5 percent Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.5% for Third Consecutive Time amid Economic Downturn and Elevated Inflation The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has decided to maintain the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5% on the 4th, according to reports from CNBC and MarketWatch. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held ..

New Zealand's New Home Building consents Decline by 17% Through August New Zealand, October 4 - The issuance of new home building consents in New Zealand recorded a total of 42,110 units through August of the past year, marking a 17% decrease compared to the same period last year. Based on data released on October 2nd (Monday) by Statistics New Zealand, a spokesperson explained that the trend of..

뉴질랜드 제 8대 한인회 총연합회 출범을 알려드립니다 제 8대 뉴질랜드한인회 총연합회 회장에 홍승필 오클랜드 한인회장 당선 뉴질랜드한인회 총연합회는(이하 뉴한총연) 지난 9월 15일 임시총회에서 단독 출마한 오클랜드 홍승필 한인회장이 온라인 투표로 참여한 28명 가운데 과반수 이상의 동의를 얻어 당선이 확정 되었다. 홍승필 신임 뉴한총연 회장은 "뉴질랜드 동포를 위하고 현지사회와의 가교 역할을 위해 노력하겠으며, 2년의 재임기간 동안 핵심 사업을 계획해 총연합회의 명성에 누를 끼치지 않겠다”고 포부를 밝혔다. 또한 "점점 더 깊어가는 경기 침체로 인해 교민 경제가 상당히 위축되고 있다며, 교민 사업체 및 한인들과 함께 이 시국을 이겨 나가고, 함께 상생할 수 있는 기회를 찾아 조금이라도 교민사회에 보탬이..

■ 이완상 변호사의 법률컬럼 제 190회 유언장 (Will) – 4편 1. 유언장은 어떻게 작성되어야 하나? (3) 증인 또는 증인의 배우자가 유산의 수혜와 관련이 있는 경우에는 유언장이 무효화될 수도 있으므로 각별히 주의해야 한다. 유산의 직접적인 수혜자이거나 그 수혜자의 배우자인 경우에는 원칙적으로 증인이 되지 못한다. 다만, 이 경우 법은 예외적으로만 그 증인에게 유산이 분배되는 것을 인정하고 있다: (i) 단순히 유언자가 증인에게 진 빚을 갚는 상황인 경우, (ii) 모든 다른 수혜자들이 명시적인 방법 (서면)으로 동의하는 경우, 또는 (iii) 법원이 판단할 때 유언 작성자가 이러한 사실을 잘 인지하고 있고, 자의로 그렇게 처분토록 했다는게 충분히 인정될 만한 경우에 한하여 그 증인에게 유산이 ..

Election Anticipation: Focus on Interest Rates and Economic Trends With the election looming, attention turns to rates, policies, and petrol prices As the election approaches, the focus of many individuals is honing in on current interest rates, policies, and petrol prices. This Wednesday afternoon, the decision on the official cash rate for the next six weeks will be announced, with experts pre..

CoreLogic finds potential debt-to-income caps may dampen housing market activity Real estate research firm CoreLogic has released an analysis warning that the current recovery in the housing market could become more challenging with the introduction of Debt-to-Income (DTI) limits. According to CoreLogic's report last month, it highlighted an increase in the annual growth rate of new mortgage loa..

Pre-election jitters for the property market? It has been revealed that home sales volume across New Zealand has reached an all-time low. This phenomenon emerges amidst a vibrant real estate market, with industry experts interpreting it as a pre-election state of stagnation. According to the September New Zealand Real Estate Report by Realestate.co.nz, some regions experienced a sharp decline in..

New Zealand Tops Political Donations, Real Estate Industry Takes Spotlight The leading sector in political donations in New Zealand has been revealed to be the real estate industry. According to investigations by RNZ (Radio New Zealand), political donations since 2021 have predominantly flowed from the real estate sector, surpassing the significant amount of 2.5 million dollars. Contributors fro..