Tax credits in NZ for new commercial property? | Investment Boost | June 2025

Chris Farhi (Head of Insights, Data & Consulting for Bayleys) talks with Katherine Wilson (Head of Advocacy for Property Council New Zealand) about Budget 2025 and the Investment Boost tax credits available for new commercial and industrial property.

Investment Boost allows businesses to claim 20% deductions for the costs of new (or new to New Zealand) business assets that they bought – or finished constructing – on or after 22 May 2025. This includes new commercial and industrial buildings.

The info in this video is provided for general guidance only. This policy is new, and interpretations may change as further guidance becomes available. Please seek advice from a qualified professional before making any decisions or taking action.

Bayleys Insights & Data

(property market research and property consulting / advisory services):

https://www.bayleys.co.nz/insightsanddata

Useful links:

Property Council New Zealand’s analysis of the Budget 2025

Inland Revenue’s guidance on Investment Boost

Chris Farhi – Head of Insights, Data & Consulting

https://www.bayleys.co.nz/chris-farhi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfarhi/

https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFarhi

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