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What are the changes to the Brightline test, and what will they mean?
What do the experts think?
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The Brightline test for residential property is changing. From July 1, 2024, the period for taxing profits from a sale reduces from 10 years back to 2 years.
Experts predict this will lead to more listings, particularly from investors, continuing the current buyer's market. This means more choice and negotiating power for buyers, while property prices are likely to remain stagnant in the short term.
Investors planning to sell are advised to prepare now but wait until after July 1st to sign a contract.
What is the Brightline test?
What are the changes to the Brightline test?
The Brightline test period is reverting to the original two years.
Exemptions to the Brightline test
What will the changes to the Brightline test mean for the NZ property market? Q&A with the experts
1. Starting at the broad level, do you have any general expectations for what the changes to the Brightline test will mean for NZ’s housing market?
Home buyers will see more choice in the housing market due to the Brightline changes.
2. What impacts do you think the changes could have for first home buyers?
3. How will the changes impact investor behaviour?
If you're looking to sell after the changes, now's the time to start taling to an agent.
4. What will the Brightline test changes mean for non-investor sellers?
5. How long will the immediate effects of the Brightline changes be felt for?
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