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A 28% Capital Gains Tax & The Inflation U-Turn | NZ Property Insights Ep. 2
Category: Business
Duration: 00:17:24
Publish Date: 2026-02-05 07:00:00
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The start of 2026 hasn't been as quiet as expected. From new tax proposals that have investors on edge to economic data forcing banks to tear up their interest rate forecasts, there is a lot to unpack.

In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts deep dive into the proposed 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the reality of sticky inflation, and why "resilience" is the new keyword for due diligence.

In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover:

  • The 2026 Election Proposal: A breakdown of Labour’s proposed flat 28% tax on investment property profits. Paul and Debbie analyse what this means for portfolios and compare it to Australia’s system (highlighting the lack of an inflation adjustment as a major sticking point).
  • The "Speculator" Myth: Why the narrative around property investors often misses the mark regarding long-term holds versus flipping.
  • The Economic Shift: With annual inflation hitting 3.1% and breaching the Reserve Bank's target band, the hosts discuss why some economists are now predicting OCR hikes as early as late 2026 and the implications for mortgage strategies.
  • Climate Resilience: With insurance premiums rising and flood zones under scrutiny, the episode explains the extra due diligence checks investors need to perform before buying in today's market.

Whether listeners are worried about future taxes or navigating the current interest rate environment, this episode cuts through the noise to provide the facts.

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