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Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.
Since then the IRD has been … View moreInland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.
Since then the IRD has been alerted to a scam email that asks users to enter their personal details to claim their tax refund. The email has the subject line, "IR3 individual income tax return 2016".
It's important to remember the IRD will not:
- Advise you that you are due a tax refund through email
- Send an email with a link to a webpage which asks you submit personal details
- Ask for credit card details or bank account numbers over the phone in order to process a monetary payment
- Ask you to pay a tax debt using gift cards or vouchers
- Sent you an email that does not include or ask for your IRD number
If you receive a suspicious email, SMS scam message or a fraudulent call please email phishing@ird.govt.nz or call them on 0800 227 774 (make sure you have your IRD number).
Log on to the Inland Revenue's website, register for myIR and use its calculator to work out whether you are owed money or have tax to pay.
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Welcome to this week’s Cruise News. It’s a great time to book with our Cruise Sale Week. We have Princess, Cunard, P&O and Carnival Australia on offer with onboard credits and reduced deposits but hurry as sales end 19 June unless otherwise stated.
We have access to over 40 cruise lines… View moreWelcome to this week’s Cruise News. It’s a great time to book with our Cruise Sale Week. We have Princess, Cunard, P&O and Carnival Australia on offer with onboard credits and reduced deposits but hurry as sales end 19 June unless otherwise stated.
We have access to over 40 cruise lines all over the world from small ship to large ocean liners, from luxury to rivers or even self-drive canal boating. The Travel Brokers team can help you with all your needs including pre & post cruise arrangements – call us now!
New Caledonia
9 night cruise from $1629 per person, twin share
France & Italy
Cunard
Cruise onboard Queen Victoria from Rome to Barcelona, Ajaccio, Villefranche, Livorno, Rome, Messina Strait (scenic cruising), Corfu, Split, Portoroz & ending in Venice (overnight in port)
Bonus:
• Receive US$470 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
14 night cruise from $2659 per person, twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 29 Sep 2018
Pacific Island Hopper
P&O Cruises
Cruise onboard Pacific Aria roundtrip from Brisbane to Noumea, Lifou & Port Vila
Bonus:
• Receive AU$100 onboard credit & pay just $100pp deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
7 night cruise from $1259 per person. twin share
Sales to: 21 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 03 Nov 2017
Barrier Reef Discovery
P&O Cruises
Cruise onboard Pacific Dawn roundtrip from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, Yorkey’s Knob, Port Douglas & Willis Island (scenic cruising)
Bonus:
• Receive AU$100 onboard credit & pay just $100pp deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
7 night cruise from $1419 per person. twin share
Sales to: 21 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 17 Mar 2018
Christmas Cruise
P&O Cruises
Cruise onboard Pacific Explorer roundtrip from Sydney to the Isle of Pines, Lifou, Port Vila & Mystery Island
Bonus:
• Receive AU$200 onboard credit & pay just $100pp deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
10 night cruise from $1569 per person, twin share
Sales to: 21 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 17 Dec 2017
Sydney to Auckland
Princess Cruises
Cruise onboard Majestic Princes from Sydney to Melbourne, Hobart, Fjordland National Park (scenic cruising), Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Tauranga & ending in Auckland
Bonus:
• Receive AU$185 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
13 night cruise from $2209 per person, twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 10 Oct 2018
Southeast Asia
Princess Cruises
Cruise onboard Sapphire Princess roundtrip from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sihanoukville, Bangkok & Koh Samui
Bonus:
• Receive US$185 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
11 night cruise from $1889 per person, twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 28 Jan 2018
Eastern Caribbean
Princess Cruises
Cruise onboard Royal Princess roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale to Princess Cays, St Thomas, Antigua & Barbuda, St Lucia, Bridgetown & St Kitts
Bonus:
• Receive US$160 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
10 night cruise from $2129 per person, twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 20 Mar 2018
Voyage of the Glaciers
Princess Cruises
Cruise onboard Coral Princess from Vancouver to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay (scenic cruising), College Fjord (scenic cruising) & ending in Anchorage (Whittier)
Bonus:
• Receive US$160 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
7 night cruise from $1329 per person. twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 09 May 2018
Grand Mediterranean
Princess Cruises
Cruise onboard Crown Princess from Barcelona to Marseille, Livorno, Katakolon, Mykonos, Santorini, Kotor, Naples & ending in Rome
Bonus:
• Receive US$185 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
11 night cruise from $2899 per person, twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 08 May 2018
Western Mediterranean & Aegean Medley
Princess Cruises
Cruise onboard Crown Princess from Barcelona to Gibraltar, Marseilles, Genoa, Livorno, Rome, Salerno, Kotor, Corfu, Crete, Mykonos & ending in Athens
Bonus:
• Receive US$185 onboard credit & pay a 50% reduced deposit
Conditions apply, call for details
14 night cruise from $3459 per person, twin share
Sales to: 19 Jun 2017
Travel Period: 02 Jun 2018
Terms and Conditions
Prices are per person, share twin, in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices include port charges & taxes and are subject to change at time of booking. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and therefore can change at any time without notice. A non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking. Full payment conditions apply. Strict cancellation and amendment fees apply. Onboard credits (if applicable) are in currency shown and are per stateroom. Onboard credits are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash, used in the medical centre or casino.
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1. It may be a Lending Requirement: If you are new to the property market or have low equity, banks and lending institutes may require you to get a Pre-Purchase Inspection completed before approving a home loan. This is because banks and lending institutes know from experience what can happen if a … View more1. It may be a Lending Requirement: If you are new to the property market or have low equity, banks and lending institutes may require you to get a Pre-Purchase Inspection completed before approving a home loan. This is because banks and lending institutes know from experience what can happen if a house has a serious issue or defect and how this can drop the overall value of a house.
2. It could save you Thousands of Dollars: Getting a Pre-Purchase House Inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars and in some cases hundreds of thousands if you were to buy a leaking home. Buying the wrong house without getting it inspected properly can cause stress, worry and financial hardship to a purchaser.
3. It will give you Confidence and Reassurance: Buying a house is probably one of the biggest decisions in a person’s life. You want to be confident and have some sort of assurance that you are making the right choice. A Building Surveyor can give you this and put your mind to rest, allowing you to concentrate on other things when purchasing a house.
4. May give you a Negotiation Advantage: Knowing what the faults and problems are in a property may give you an advantage when negotiating on a price with the vendor. The owner of the property is likely to know the problems that exist with it, so getting an inspection done will even things out and put you in a stronger position for negotiation. At the very least you will be able to offer a price that you are happy with, knowing the problems and likely costs that are associated with it.
5. They will get dirty and not you: Getting under a house with minimal clearance, cobwebs and building debris isn’t the nicest job nor is crawling around in the roof cavity on a hot day, watching your every step, so you don't end up through the ceiling. Getting a House Inspection company in to do this for you is a much better idea, and if they put a foot through the ceiling, it’s their responsibility to get it repaired and not yours.
6. You can get a Meth Test done at the same time: Most House Inspection Company’s today offer Meth Inspections as part of their service. This means that you don’t need to get in another company to complete this test because it can be done at the same time at the Pre-Purchase House Inspection. This is also likely to save you time and money if getting in a separate company.
7. The cost of a Pre-Purchase House Inspection is not much in the overall context: The cost of a Pre-Purchase House Inspection for an average priced house in New Zealand is less than 0.1% of the total house value. It is also cheaper to get a house inspection done than most house valuations, solicitor’s fees and even a furniture removal company, yet it can potentially save you more money than these other services when things go wrong.
8. You will get professional advice: By getting a Building Surveyor to complete your House Inspection, you are getting professional advice and service from someone that has years of experience and the right qualifications.
9. They are independent: A House Inspection Company are independent and non-biases in their findings, meaning that they don’t have an emotional connection with the house nor are they a friend or family member that don’t want to hurt your feelings. They observe, record and relay any problems back to you, so you can make an informed decision when purchasing a house.
10. Put the responsibility on someone else: By engaging in the services of a House Inspection Company, you pass some of the responsibility onto them in regards to the condition of the house and being aware of any defects. Many house buyers get family members or friends with either no or very little building or inspection knowledge to inspect their house. This puts the responsibility on them and could cause tension if things turn bad.
Why Use Total House Inspections
Total House Inspections is a small family run Local Business that are focused on providing their clients with the best service available which includes answering calls, emails, or voice messages, arriving on time at the inspections and getting your comprehensive written report back to you within 24hrs after the inspection but in most cases on that same day.
We are Level 1 qualified in Thermography (also known as an infrared camera). If we come across any irregularities throughout the inspection or moisture testing, we will use the camera where possibly to assist with identifying problem areas. We are also trained in testing houses for Methamphetamine and only use an approved Laboratory to analyse our samples, so you get the most accurate results.
Total House Inspections complete all Pre-Purchase House Inspections in accordance with the New Zealand Standard 4306 for Residential Property Inspections. This sets out a minimum standard on how House Inspections must be carried out. We go beyond this requirement and provide our clients with further valuable information and details on maintenance required and minor defects that need addressing, giving a better overview of the property.
We also have Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurances which are essential for a House Inspection Company.
Please contract Damian from Total House Inspections for a free quote on your House Inspection and Meth Test or visit our website for further details, www.totalhouseinspections.co.nz...
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