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Letter from the Hon Dr Megan Woods and a document of Q&A
This letter was written and circulated to all property stakeholders on March 27
28-03-2020 more >>
Covid-19 urgent legislation. This relates to rent freeze and tenancy changes
On Monday 23 March the Prime Minister announced that we will be freezing residential rent increases and providing greater protections for tenants against having their tenancies terminated.
26-03-2020 more >>
ASB Housing Confidence survey January 2020
Housing confidence is to be tested.
12-03-2020 more >>
REINZ and NZ Property Investors Federation join forces on proposed RTA changes
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and the New Zealand Property Investorsâ€™ Federation have today announced that they are joining forces to challenge some of the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) which were announced by the government at the end of 2019.
16-02-2020 more >>
Period between property inspections increased from 3 -4 monthly by Initio - an exclusive member-only benefit
The New Zealand Property Investors Federation is pleased to announce that our insurance partner, Initio, has added an exclusive member-only benefit that increases the required property inspection period from 3 monthly to 4 monthly.
08-07-2019 more >>
Noel Leeming deal for NZPIF members to keep you safe and smart
From 9 -22 July you can purchase all smart home, smart security and smart light products for cost +5%
07-07-2019 more >>
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) remains at 1.75 percent.
The Reserve Bank Governor said that given the weaker global economic outlook and the risk of ongoing subdued domestic growth, a lower OCR may be needed over time to continue to meet our objectives.
26-06-2019 more >>
A complete plants package - without a hefty price tag
Landscaping supplies can cost you an arm, and a leg as well as your patience. Adding up the price of plants, the time deciding which plants are right for the environment, not to mention the to-ing and fro-ing, loading and off-loading â€“ well, it can leave more than your budget broken. So, we were pleasantly surprised when we discovered thereâ€™s something like flat pack furniture, but for the outdoors. In short, itâ€™s a complete (and affordable) plants package that provides you with what you need to create an entire garden, including plants, shrubbery, flowers and trees.
20-06-2019 more >>
Proposed CGT impacted on housing views in three months to April
The latest ASB Housing Confidence report shows there was an impact on housing views from the proposed capital gains tax,
27-05-2019 more >>
Healthy Homes standards signed off
The final healthy homes standards were announced on 13 May and are now available on theÂ New Zealand Legislation website. The standards set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties and will be law from 1 July 2019.
13-05-2019 more >>
OCR reduced to 1.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee decided a lower OCR is necessary to support the outlook for employment and inflation consistent with its policy remit.
08-05-2019 more >>
News from CoreLogic
CoreLogic has the tools to assist property investors with their research
24-04-2019 more >>
OCR remains at 1.75%
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) remains at 1.75 percent. Given the weaker global economic outlook and reduced momentum in domestic spending, the more likely direction of our next OCR move is down.
27-03-2019 more >>
Capital gains tax reviewed by Tony Alexander, BNZ
In his weekly review on February 28, Tony Alexander summarised the possible effects of the proposed capital gains tax
01-03-2019 more >>
Prospects for build to rent in NZ
A new report has been released by CBRE
01-03-2019 more >>
Cautious cheer for buyers in ASB Housing Confidence Survey
House price expectations slipped again, according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey â€“ though the decline was less dramatic than in the October quarter.
15-02-2019 more >>
Act now. Get your rental property insulated sooner rather than later
You have until the end of June 2019 to get everything sorted
03-12-2018 more >>
Unovent Home Ventilation Kitsets 25% less until midnight Tuesday 11th December
The 25% price reduction for UnoventÂ® Home Ventilation Kitsets is an exclusive offer for members of Property Investors' Associations affiliated to the NZPIF and is a â€œSuper Special Reductionâ€ not always available
02-12-2018 more >>
NZPIF in the news 25 times over the last three months
As well as building relationships with influential people, attending workshops and writing submissions, NZPIF representatives (usually Andrew King) have been vocal in the media channels.
01-12-2018 more >>
Property values spring into life in Wellington
According to the October CoreLogic QV House Price Index, property values in Wellington City grew by 3.9% over the last three months.
07-11-2018 more >>
Housing costs rise more than household income
The average annual household income has risen 41 percent since 2008, up more than twice the rate of inflation, Stats NZ said today. Over the same period, average annual housing costs increased 43 percent.
30-10-2018 more >>
Housing costs rise more than household income
The average annual household income has risen 41 percent since 2008, up more than twice the rate of inflation, Stats NZ said today. Over the same period, average annual housing costs increased 43 percent.
30-10-2018 more >>
2018 NZPIF Conference
This is the annual Conference of the NZPIF
12-10-2018 more >>
NZPIF template for RTA submission
There are an enormous number of proposed changes to the RTA, all aimed at improving conditions for tenants. Submissions close on Sunday 21 October. More tenants have replied to these one sided reviews than landlords, so it is critical for every landlord to take the time and have their say to provide balance. Attached here is a template to help you make a submission. You can also complete a Government survey on the RTA Review t https://www.research.net/r/rta-reform-survey
07-10-2018 more >>
A summary of the NZPIF position on sections of the RTA Review Oct 2018
This provides information on the Residential Tenancies Act Review and NZPIF views on it,. We encourage you to put in a submission as many tenants have already had their say on these extremely one sided proposals.
07-10-2018 more >>

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