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 >>

From investing in the UK to myRent

From Investing in the UK to myRent
20-03-2019 more >>

Tenant advocate news

Unfortunately I am having to write this just before the Tax Working Group recommendations are released, which is a shame. Fortunately (or perhaps unfortunately) there are many topics affecting our industry which I can write about.
09-03-2019 more >>

Costs increasing faster than rental prices

The latest Consumer Institute cost of living survey shows that general costs in providing rental property have increased faster than rental prices. In addition, wage increases were 66% higher than rental price increases.
04-03-2019 more >>

Capital gains tax reviewed by Tony Alexander, BNZ

In his weekly review on February 28, Tony Alexander summarised the possible effects of the proposed capital gains tax
01-03-2019 more >>

Prospects for build to rent in NZ

A new report has been released by CBRE
01-03-2019 more >>