Capital Gains Tax
Tougher tax rules come into effect today
New rules aimed at taking some of the heat out of the Auckland housing market come into force today. Audio
Bright line tax will apply to family home in some cases
The Inland Revenue Department wants the Government's new housing capital gains tax to apply to the family home -- in some circumstances. Audio
Labour: Reserve Bank scathing of Government
Labour says having unsuccessfully campaigned twice on a capital gains tax, it won't try again. Audio
Industry says capital gains not answer
The Real Estate Institute says taxing investors would not be a silver bullet for Auckland's out of control housing market. Audio
Building and Housing Minister on Reserve Bank's housing warning
In latest developments Labour leader Andrew Little now says what is needed is an LVR specifically for property investors in Auckland. Nick Smith, Building and Housing Minister, responds. Audio
Reserve Bank urging Govt to tackle Auckland housing crisis
The Reserve Bank is also urging Auckland Council to get involved. Audio
Government being questioned over 'housing crisis'
The Reserve Bank has challenged the government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
Capital gains tax could 'drive prices higher' - PwC
The Reserve Bank has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the Government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
Split between Labour leadership contenders over CGT
A spilt is deepening between Labour leadership contenders over whether the party's Capital Gains Tax policy should stay or go. Audio
