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Landlords committed to ensuring homes are warm this winter
The organization that represents New Zealand landlords has welcomed survey results showing that more than 96% of its membersâ€™ rental properties have met the insulation deadline for rental properties.
30-06-2019 more >>
G-Force makes insulating your rental property as simple as 1-2-3
G-Force We Install is pleased to be able to offer NZPIF members a special national rate for supply and installation of ceiling and/or underfloor insulation to meet the new RTA requirements.
14-12-2017 more >>
Healthy Homes Guarantee Act a milestone for New Zealand
Every New Zealander deserves a warm, healthy home to live in, and the Health Homes Guarantee Act will help ensure that, said Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford.
01-12-2017 more >>
Bill will do little for healthier homes
Labour's Bill purporting to make homes healthier would delay the Government's requirements for landlords to insulate their rental homes by three years, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says.
26-07-2017 more >>
Insulation grants extended till end of June 2018
The Government has extended the eligibility for Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes insulation grants to include low-income home owners in addition to landlords with low-income or high health need tenants, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins says. Warm Up New Zealand programme extended until the end of June 2018.
28-06-2017 more >>
NZPIF is very pleased to announce a new business partnership - with GForce We Install
G-Force We Install specialises in providing a nationwide insulation and smoke alarm assessment, supply and installation service for rental property owners and managers to ensure that their properties meet the new requirements of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA).
19-06-2017 more >>
Minister welcomes updated insulation standard
New guidelines on how to effectively install insulation are being welcomed by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith.
01-09-2016 more >>
Bunnings insulation installation scheme
You can now come in to Bunnings stores and request a quote to have new insulation installed in your rental properties and homes that will comply with the new laws. Itâ€™s that easy!
26-07-2016 more >>
Warmer, drier, safer rental law kicks in
Tenancy law changes covering smoke alarms, insulation, enforcement of standards and property abandonment come into effect tomorrow, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says
30-06-2016 more >>
Warmer, safer rental home law passed
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill passed unanimously by Parliament today requiring smoke alarms and insulation in rental properties will save 1000 lives during the next decade, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says
31-05-2016 more >>
Keeping your rental dry
There are some reasonably simple steps you can take to improve your tenants living standards and better protect your rental property.
25-05-2016 more >>
Warmer, safer houses a step closer with Government Bill
A Government Bill to make homes warmer, drier and safer for New Zealanders who live in rental properties has passed its second reading in Parliament by 107 to 14.
11-05-2016 more >>
Minimum standards good for tenants
The NZ Property Investors' Federation generally supports the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which introduces minimum standards for residential rental properties.
03-05-2016 more >>
Compulsory heating and insulation in rentals is not the answer
Labour has reintroduced their Healthy Homes Bill which would make insulation and heating compulsory in rental properties.
03-05-2016 more >>
Little detail in Labour bill leaves Government cold
Labourâ€™s so-called Healthy Homes Bill is lacking in detail, slow in timing and unworkable in practise, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says.
03-05-2016 more >>
Minimum standards good for tenants
The NZ Property Investors' Federation generally supports the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which introduces minimum standards for residential rental properties.
22-03-2016 more >>
The complete answer for warm dry homes
Community Housing Aotearoa says that insulation is only half the answer in improving rental housing and that you still need to heat the house. "In fact it isn't even half the answer" says NZ Property Investors' Federation Executive Officer, Andrew King
27-01-2016 more >>
New law and regulations on smoke alarms and insulation
The Government introduced to Parliament today the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill and also released for consultation the associated proposed regulations for insulation and smoke alarms, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has announced.
03-12-2015 more >>
Minimum standards for rental properties
The Government has now introduced the expected Minimum Standards for Rental Properties legislative proposal.
15-07-2015 more >>
Investors see benefit in rental improvements
The NZ Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) believes that the announcements on tenancy conditions are reasonably balanced, ensuring better standards for tenants without causing a reduction in rental property supply or excessive rental price increases.
09-07-2015 more >>
Tenancy law changes to include insulation and smoke alarm requirements
The Residential Tenancies Act is to be strengthened with new requirements for insulation, smoke alarms, better enforcement and faster resolution of abandoned tenancies, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today
09-07-2015 more >>
Insulation Offer to PIA Members
The EECA is offering NZPIF members a 55% subsidy ..
11-03-2007 more >>

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