As a property investor it is important to have your finger on the pulse of which repairs are tax deductible. That said, there are four common scenarios which continue to trip up investors. Read on to find out more. 

How have the changes to the LVR (loan to value ratio) introduced by the Reserve Bank towards the end of last year affected New Zealand's property investment market? We explore some of the still frequently asked questions. 

Even though negative gearing can provide serious returns for property investors in New Zealand, like any investment strategy it does come with some level of risk. So it is important to do your research and understand the process to succeed in the market. Here are few pointers to help you understand how negative gearing works. 

What do you want from your rental property portfolio? Do you want short term cash flow from rental income, or do you want long term capital growth? Ideally, your portfolio needs both of these elements to truly perform in the market.

When you are first breaking into the rental property market, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate around the costs, deductions, taxes and all the other things you need to consider when doing the books.