Is a rental property WOF the right solutionOn the even of the General Election there has been more lobbying for a rental property WOF18-09-2014 more >> OCR unchanged at 3.5 percentIn a statement issued by Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler, the Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.5 percent.11-09-2014 more >> Investing in apartmentsInterested in investing in apartments? Our panel of experts will discuss unit titles, disclosure requirements, body corporates, maintenance plans and funds. Also talks from Tony Skegg, Peter and Clarke and Mike Woods of Bayleys.08-09-2014 more >> Tax changes will affect tenantsThe NZ Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF) has studied the potential effects of both a CGT and ring fencing rental property losses. These two policies will have a direct and major impact on rental prices.03-09-2014 more >> Labour's housing policyThe NZ Property Investor’s Federation is pleased that Labour will engage with them in talks about improving tenure for tenants.03-09-2014 more >> Rent affordability threatenedThe latest Massey University Home Affordability Study shows that home affordability in only three of the twelve regions covered has deteriorated.02-09-2014 more >> Investor reaction to Green housing policiesThe Green Party released its housing policy yesterday. The New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) has analysed this policy and the following points must be considered if better housing is to be achieved for vulnerable families.28-08-2014 more >> Support of capital gains tax misguidedNearly half of the respondents to TV One’s Vote Compass survey supported a Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This is hardly surprising given the information presented to them.27-08-2014 more >> 1.4 million renters to benefit from Greens housing policyThe Green Party has announced today that its key housing policy for the election is to deliver healthy houses for our poorest children by improving the quality of rental accommodation and rights of tenants27-08-2014 more >> First home buyers need deposit helpThe National Party’s housing policy correctly focuses on assisting a first home buyer to raise the deposit to build a new home.25-08-2014 more >> New Zealand is on track to Budget surplus this yearThis is backed by good growth, more jobs and higher incomes under the Government’s economic programme, according to Treasury’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update issued today.19-08-2014 more >> Better solutions for child health than a WOFThe Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has recently called for a Warrant of Fitness for rental properties because of rising rents, overcrowding plus poor and deteriorating rentals.18-08-2014 more >> House price expectations remain elevatedASB Housing Confidence survey three months to July15-08-2014 more >> Decent housing a priority to support low income familiesChild Poverty Action Groups says New Zealand could do much more to ensure sure all children grow up in warm, dry, secure homes.14-08-2014 more >> Decent housing a priority to support low income familiesChild Poverty Action Groups says New Zealand could do much more to ensure sure all children grow up in warm, dry, secure homes.14-08-2014 more >> July real estate market in winter modeHelen O'Sullivan confirms that the real estate market is firmly in winter mode at present with listings low an activity muted across the country12-08-2014 more >> July real estate market in winter modeHelen O'Sullivan confirms that the real estate market is firmly in winter mode at present with listings low an activity muted across the country12-08-2014 more >> Are overseas migrants and rental property owners to blame for the high price of property?Overseas migrants and rental property owners have received a lot of undeserved blame for the high price of property in New Zealand. However it may be that a new target is in the sights of those looking for someone to blame for the current level of house prices.08-08-2014 more >> Best rentals for tenantsA survey undertaken by the NZ Property Investors' Federation has highlighted the professionalism of Property Investor Association members.07-08-2014 more >> Political Update for July from Thomas ChinThe following is a summary of political and regulatory news or comment affecting the residential rental property industry06-08-2014 more >> NZPIF Membership Survey 2014Thank you to everyone who participated in the NZPIF Membership Survey. The results indicate that collectively, members of Property Investors' Associations around NZ own $1.6b worth of rental property. Read a summary of the survey results and download a full report.05-08-2014 more >> Prime Minister says rents too lowThe Prime Minister and REINZ Chief Executive, Helen O'Sullivan were on 3 News talking sense on housing affordability. It is an excellent video to watch.04-08-2014 more >> Reserve Bank postpones introduction of new 5+ property ruleThe Reserve Bank had planned to bring in new rules on 30th June regarding the classification of rental property owners with five or more properties. Thi shas now been delayed ill December 2014.04-08-2014 more >> New study into Housing AffordabilityThe NZ Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) has researched changes in Housing Affordability from 1985 to today, to examine if home ownership has become unattainable for young New Zealanders. Results are in the table below.04-08-2014 more >> |
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