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 >>
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 >>
NZPIF Report on proposed standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have been tasked by Government to establish standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act. MBIE have produced a report into possible standards and are seeking public submissions on these proposals.
The NZPIF have produced a report summarising the proposals and conveying the NZPIF position on them. You can read this report here. 20-09-2018 more >>
NZPIF report on Residential Tenancies Act Review The Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have issued a review of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It is a large review and extremely important for our industry.
The NZPIF has summarised the review for members and provided a short assesment on each aspect of the review.
Tenant advocates are encouraging tenants to support the review and are arranging on and off-line seminars to help tenants do this. It is imperative that as many landlords as possible also express their view as some of the proposals will be extremely damaging to our industry, including being damaging to tenants. 20-09-2018 more >>
Government proposes to reform the RTA Landlords, renters and other interested people are invited to have their say. Submissions are welcome before October 21. 27-08-2018 more >>
Wellington bounces back According to the CoreLogic July QV House Price Index, property values in Wellington City grew by 2.3%, reversing the previous losses experienced since March 2018. 07-08-2018 more >>
New interactive property map from CoreLogic CoreLogic has released the ‘‘Mapping the Market’ report, a new interactive map of New Zealand’s property landscape which could ease pressure on people struggling to locate homes within their actual budget. 17-07-2018 more >>
Residential landlords and asbestos Today policy clarification was published which sets out WorkSafe’s view of HSWA in relation to residential landlords. 25-05-2018 more >>
Jump on the bus! The TPIA annual investors bus tour provides members with an ideal opportunity to learn from the hard-won experience of others, get up to date with current market conditions, and socialise. 21-04-2018 more >>
How to get the most out of an accountant Amanda Watt explains there is a lot you can do to reduce your accounting costs. You also need to consider what other value you might get from your accountant. 18-04-2018 more >>
Everything Property Guest speaker: Harry Lawson
Author of "Property Investing for absolute beginners"
Founder of Hawkes Bay Property Investing Association, (Past Pesident & Editor for 13 years. He was also the founder of Auckland P.I. & Southland P.I as well as Past National President of the Federation. (6 years)
Harry is also the author of "Landlording for the absolute Beginners"
His life Motto is "Being professional is not what you do but how you do it"
Join us to hear harry speak about "Why setting goals are so important. I"m not here to preach I'm here to help" 20-03-2018 more >>
Slow down in the market Powered by CoreLogic data, the February QV House Price Index shows the late values resurgence witnessed in Auckland post-election subsided in February, dropping by 0.5%. 12-03-2018 more >>
