New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

New zealand Real estate / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>After seven months of outperforming the broader NZ market, the listed property sector experienced a sharp correction in August.</li><li>This was driven by both National and Labour proposing to remove structure depreciation for commercial landlords to part fund their respective election promises.</li><li>Given the depreciations changes are proposed by both major political parties, we have lowered our forecasts to reflect the high likelihood that the sector will be paying more tax from 1 April 2024. </li></ul>

After seven months of outperforming the broader NZ market, the listed property sector experienced a sharp correction in August.This was driven by both National and Labour proposing to remove structure depreciation for commercial landlords to part fund their respective election promises.Given the depreciations changes are proposed by both major political parties, we have lowered our forecasts to reflect the high likelihood that the sector will be paying more tax from 1 April 2024. 

Real Estate Reflections - Tax Man Coming for Commercial

New Zealand Real Estate

Real Estate Reflections - Tax Man Coming for Commercial