“Lower prices for petrol and vegetables were partly countered by higher prices for international travel and housing-related costs,†said Chris Pike, prices manager for Statistics New Zealand. 21-01-2015 more >>
The start of a new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your property investments and identify if you are still on track to reach your goals. 15-01-2015 more >>
The average asking price of houses for sale in December remained at high levels across the country, while inventory of available homes for sale declined reaching record low levels in Auckland 07-01-2015 more >>
The Horizon Housing Demand and Supply Survey is of 1860 respondents nationwide aged 18+, weighted to represent the adult population at the 2013 census. At a 95% confidence level the maximum margin of error is +/- 2.3%. Interviews were conducted between November 7 and 26, 2014. It showed that nearly 30,000 more wanted to buy than wanted to sell. 05-01-2015 more >>
There are more multi-storey homes, greater density, and fewer unoccupied homes all making Auckland very different to the rest of the country, according to the latest research from Statistics New Zealand. 18-12-2014 more >>
I simply cannot understand why the general New Zealand population has such a grudge against property investors. Our investments combined with the time and energy we put into them provide people with homes. Isn't this a good thing? 12-12-2014 more >>
An overwhelming nine out of ten New Zealanders rate good sun and insulation as ‘important’ or ‘very important’ when choosing a new home – far outweighing other factors. 10-12-2014 more >>
New research by the Westpac-Massey University Fin-Ed Centre shows that while New Zealanders overwhelmingly want to own a home, most renters aren't even looking to buy in the current market. 09-12-2014 more >>
Following media reports that the Reserve Bank Governor wanted to limit the number of rentals that investors could own, the NZPIF requested a meeting to clarify and discuss their reasons for such a move. 09-12-2014 more >>
Recently there has been a spate of tragic deaths due to house fires. This has led the NZ Fire Service to call for compulsory smoke alarms in rental properties. 09-12-2014 more >>
If you’re looking at investing in property some of the questions you’re likely to ask yourself include “do I invest for capital gain or yield?†and “where should I invest?â€. 08-12-2014 more >>
Many more families are now living in rental accommodation for significant periods of the first years of their children’s lives. A new report by the Growing up in New Zealand longitudinal study shows that families living in private rental accommodation are the most likely to move in this early period of life. 08-12-2014 more >>
Andrew King says it is good news that Inland Revenue's strategy to track down tax avoiding property speculators is showing big dividends. 03-12-2014 more >>
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says Inland Revenue’s proactive strategy to track down those attempting to avoid paying tax is showing big dividends. 03-12-2014 more >>
Results of the latest Massey University Home Affordability study have been released. While the report shows that affordability has deteriorated over the last 12 months, the level of deterioration is likely to be a surprise to many. 03-12-2014 more >>
