The myth of damp rentals is rubbishA discussion paper released by Tailrisk Economics assesses the proposed Healthy Homes regulations17-12-2018 more >> Tax change bad news for tenantsThe IRD states that in NZ, tax is applied to a person's net income and there are no restrictions on loss making from any source. However the Government is introducing a Bill to just ring-fence rental property tax losses.10-12-2018 more >> Act now. Get your rental property insulated sooner rather than laterYou have until the end of June 2019 to get everything sorted03-12-2018 more >> An update on two critically important reviews of the rental industryTwo critically important reviews on the rental industry are underway simultaneously at present. The RTA Review and the review of standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill.03-12-2018 more >> Unovent Home Ventilation Kitsets 25% less until midnight Tuesday 11th DecemberThe 25% price reduction for Unovent® Home Ventilation Kitsets is an exclusive offer for members of Property Investors' Associations affiliated to the NZPIF and is a “Super Special Reduction†not always available02-12-2018 more >> Two important industry reviewsThe NZPIF has spent a considerable amount of time and effort working on the Residential Tenancies Act Review and the Healthy Homes Standards.01-12-2018 more >> NZPIF in the news 25 times over the last three monthsAs 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 >> Taranaki Property Investors' Association 2018 Christmas DinnerCome join us for dinner to celebrate the festive season and the TPIA's successful year29-11-2018 more >> Reserve Bank to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions in January 2019From 1 January 2019 the changes are - up to 20 percent (increased from 15 percent) of new mortgage loans to owner occupiers can have deposits of less than 20 percent and up to 5 percent of new mortgage loans to property investors can have deposits of less than 30 percent (lowered from 35 percent).28-11-2018 more >> Latest investor confidence survey from ASBInvestor confidence has dipped from nett+21% to +16%, the lowest since Q3 in 201626-11-2018 more >> Guest Speaker: Richard Woodd The Positives and Pitfalls of relocating used housesGuest speaker: Richard Woodd Sponsor: Manor Build (Last meeting of the year)20-11-2018 more >> Indirect payment of letting fees may be the unintended outcomeProperty managers are to be banned from charging tenants a letting fee from 12 December this year.15-11-2018 more >> Can you trust CVs (Capital Values)The relevance of CVs (Capital Values) has been questioned recently. It’s not the first time and I’m sure it won’t be the last, but the one thing I think we have to come back to is that CVs are a great anchor point for market value15-11-2018 more >> Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 1.75 percentWe expect to keep the OCR at this level through 2019 and into 2020 says Reserve Bank Governor08-11-2018 more >> Property values spring into life in WellingtonAccording 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 >> Domestic war zones will increase under proposed tenancy law changesA Motueka street has returned to normality after three years of turmoil caused by the actions of Housing NZ tenants in one rental property.06-11-2018 more >> NZPIF has always considered needs of tenants but tenant advocates have a different perspectiveFrom speaking to some tenant advocates it is clear that we come to the discussion from two very different viewpoints. It appears to me that some of the more vocal tenant advocates are extreme and one sided in their thoughts with an unrealistic expectation for the outcomes of their proposals.01-11-2018 more >> Housing costs rise more than household incomeThe 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 incomeThe 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 >> Tenants and landlords understanding each other“I am heartened by recent evidence that the Government wants to help landlords and tenants understand each other’s point of view" said Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors' Federation.19-10-2018 more >> Guest Speaker Cliff SequeGuest speaker: Cliff Seque Sponsor: Angela Sefton from Bayleys Real Estate16-10-2018 more >> NZPIF template for RTA submissionThere 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-survey07-10-2018 more >> A summary of the NZPIF position on sections of the RTA Review Oct 2018This 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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