Coalition formed: 7 policies impacting Property Investors

The Coalition is formed.

Landlords and tenants now have clarity on key issues affecting them both. Namely;

#1 The path back to full mortgage interest deductibility has been sped up

National’s election manifesto said investors would have been able to claim 50% in the current tax year, 50% in the 2024/25 tax year, 75% in 2025/26, and finally 100% in 2026/27.

That’s changed.

Now, the Coalition will allow investors to claim 60% this tax year, 80% in 2024/25 and 100% in 2025/26. This will be welcome news for investors struggling with high interest rates.

There is light at the end of the cash flow tunnel.

#2 No news should mean good news for brightline test

So far there has been no word from the Coalition on this policy, which suggests that National’s policy of reducing the threshold from 10 years to 2 years will pass into law.

#3 Foreign buyer tax got the axe

Winston got his way here and National’s controversial policy will not see the light of day.

#4 The 90-day notice is back

The no cause 90-day notice will again allow landlords to end periodic tenancies without reason or applying to Tenancy Tribunal.

In practice, such notices are rarely used and instead the fact that the 90-day notice is available will encourage Property Managers and landlords to give a chance to tenants who might not have the best application or credit history.

#5 28 days becomes 21 days

If a tenant wishes to move then they will only need to give 21 days’ notice, instead of the current 28 days.

#6 Vacant possession also sped up

If a landlord is selling the property then the notice period given to the tenants will reduce from 90 to 42 days.

#7 The Renting Life of Pets

‘Pet Bonds” made the 6 o'clock news and are to be introduced to encourage landlords to look more favourably towards pets.

Damage by pets is already covered by the bond so we don't see much impact here.

Michelle Pearson

Managing Director and Property Investor

Michelle Pearson

Managing Director and Property Investor

Michelle Pearson began investing in property in her late twenties and has since bought, renovated, built and developed over 20 properties around the Waikato.

After a decade-long legal career, Michelle is now on the management team at Waikato Real Estate and has contributed to property articles for NZ Herald, Stuff and Property Investor Magazine.