EP: 749•29 Sep 2021

Breaking: Govt Announces New Tax Details – Here's What Is and Isn't Included | Ep. 749

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In this episode, we discuss what Kiwi property investors need to know about the government's latest tax announcements.

We cover what is and isn't considered a New Build, and we go through how property investors will benefit from Rollover relief.

We also mention the Opes Partners YouTube channel. Every Wednesday we release a new video to teach you about property investment. Click the link and subscribe.

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