Housing and tax Paul Conway, RBNZ Economist, has stated that the Tax Working Group in 2018 showed that the tax system had historically favoured housing as an investment asset. Peter Lewis, Vice President of NZPIF challenges this statement 24-07-2022 more >>
Official cash rate increased to 2.50% today The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.50 percent. The Committee agreed it remains appropriate to continue to tighten monetary conditions at pace to maintain price stability and support maximum sustainable employment. 13-07-2022 more >>
Understanding the effects of the changing market In December 2021 and January of this year, NZ Property Investors’ Federation, in association with the NZ Property Investor, surveyed members  throughout the country to understand how the changes in the housing market are affecting members. 04-02-2022 more >>
September Meeting for Northland Association All members are invited to join us for the Monthly Meeting. New members welcome.
3 x 30 Minute Presentations. Topics include Residential and Commercial Building Fire Safety Compliance, Retrofit Blown Insulation for Existing Homes and Property Management in the Residential Rental Market. 29-09-2021 more >>
Sustainable housing Eion Scott of NZ Green Building Council is the speaker this month 30-06-2021 more >>
Confusing consultation paper The Government has released a 143-page discussion paper on removing mortgage interest tax deductibility on investment properties and the extension of the Bright line test. 12-06-2021 more >>
Government rejects first home buyers, tenants and rental providers The First Home Buyers Club, Tenants Protection Canterbury and the NZ Property Investors Federation have presented a letter to Government requesting them to reconsider removing mortgage interest costs on rental properties. 12-05-2021 more >>
Planning your maintenance Your property is a major asset, and like any asset it is in your own best interests to maintain it well and so preserve and enhance its value. Peter Lewis, Vice President of NZPIF, discusses the issues. 16-03-2021 more >>
Different ways to change a tenancy agreement Tenancy Services has updated their website content to describe and distinguish different ways to change a tenancy agreement. Landlords and tenants should decide together which approach best suits their situation. The type of change to a tenancy agreement will have an impact on the healthy homes compliance date and Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 law changes that apply. 15-03-2021 more >>
