In 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 >>
The 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 >>
The latest Massey University Home Affordability Study shows that home affordability in only three of the twelve regions covered has deteriorated. 02-09-2014 more >>
The 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 >>
Nearly 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 >>
The 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 tenants 27-08-2014 more >>
This 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 >>
The 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 >>
Helen O'Sullivan confirms that the real estate market is firmly in winter mode at present with listings low an activity muted across the country 12-08-2014 more >>
Helen O'Sullivan confirms that the real estate market is firmly in winter mode at present with listings low an activity muted across the country 12-08-2014 more >>
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 >>
A survey undertaken by the NZ Property Investors' Federation has highlighted the professionalism of Property Investor Association members. 07-08-2014 more >>
Thank 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 >>
The 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 >>
The 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 >>
The 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 >>
Government funding for Free insulation is available for landlords. EECA tell us who is eligible and how to get access to Free Insulation. 04-08-2014 more >>
With house prices and interest rates increasing, it is no surprise that housing affordability is falling. This is likely to continue for a number of years and was confirmed by the latest Home Affordability report by Massey University’s Real Estate Analysis Unit. 04-08-2014 more >>
