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NZ election 2026: what it means for landlords, says economist Brad Olsen
Brad Olsen on what the election means for landlords, from capital gains tax and rent caps to where rents are heading.
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Economist Brad Olsen says landlords are watching the election, with key policies impacting their investments. Labour proposes a capital gains tax on gains made after July 2027, while the Greens want rent caps and a longer bright-line test. National plans no new property taxes.
Olsen believes the impact on rents will be muted, as they are set by tenant income, not landlord costs. He advises that interest rates remain a more significant factor than election outcomes for investors.
Do elections move house prices? Brad Olsen has his say.
Why investors are being more careful
What's on the table for investors
Should you sell before July 2027?
What's happening with rents
Where investors are looking
Interest rates still matter most
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