Healthy Homes standards signed off The final healthy homes standards were announced on 13 May and are now available on the New Zealand Legislation website. The standards set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties and will be law from 1 July 2019. 13-05-2019 more >>
OCR reduced to 1.5% The Monetary Policy Committee decided a lower OCR is necessary to support the outlook for employment and inflation consistent with its policy remit. 08-05-2019 more >>
OCR remains at 1.75% The Official Cash Rate (OCR) remains at 1.75 percent. Given the weaker global economic outlook and reduced momentum in domestic spending, the more likely direction of our next OCR move is down. 27-03-2019 more >>
Short Term Lets - An expose' on starting out in Short Term Letting, PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A CHANGE OF PRESENTATION FOR FEBRUARY due to postponement.
Ever considered getting into short term letting or want to check out another investment option. Come along for our presentation which will include B&Bs, Room by Room, Back packers, Seasonal workers and short term lets. 27-02-2019 more >>
NZPIF in the news 25 times over the last three months As 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 >>
November End of Year Speaker Event 100,000 KiwiBuild "Affordable Homes" In ten years - The way foreward with Mr Mark Holman, Director of FirstBuild Ltd. 28-11-2018 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 >>
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 >>
Mr Ron Goodwin - Auckland Property Investor Come along to learn from a property guru who has accumulated a portfolio of 40 properties. Ron has lots of great tips and advice about running long term rentals. 26-09-2018 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 >>
