Setting up a family trust to buy a property

[ange123]

Hi

So I currently live in Australia but I'm from NZ. I'm buying property in NZ off a family member but I am not able to use my kiwisaver or get the first home owners grant as I am a tax resident of Australia so technically an overseas buyer.

I have been told maybe I can get...

[Rhonny_g]

Hi all, I'm a first time poster (and first time buyer), currently renting in Auckland but looking at moving out of the big smoke and purchasing in Whangarei.

After doing some research, it seems that Whangarei (much to my surprise) might be the next up-and-coming place for growth and...

[jenny_pt]

The Australian - March 18, 2009 12:00am

COMMONWEALTH Bank chief Ralph Norris yesterday warned that the Rudd Government's first home-buyer grant could lead to a residential property bubble if it became a permanent fixture in the housing market.

Most home lenders and brokers...