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 >>
This monthly summary of political and regulatory news affecting the residential rental property industry includes comment on the Prime Minister's housing plan, the Reserve Bank plans and a Q & A on selling state houses 02-12-2014 more >>
Inflation targeting has delivered price stability without reducing long-term growth, and remains the appropriate focus for monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said today. 01-12-2014 more >>
The Minister of Housing received a briefing paper from officials following the election. Part of the briefing was an overview of the housing and rental market. 01-12-2014 more >>
Members of Associations affiliated to the NZPIF who are not using Tenant Information NZ for tenant credit checks are paying more that they need to do so for this service. 28-11-2014 more >>
Tenants Protection Association says recent calls for mandatory smoke alarm installations in rental properties is an opportunity for all parties to come together to improve the safety and quality of rental housing. 26-11-2014 more >>
A recent report showed that Generation Y, those under 28, were increasingly believing that home ownership was unachievable and were spending their money on travel and shopping rather than saving for a deposit on a house. 15-11-2014 more >>
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says the ASB Community Trust contribution to funding the insulation of houses in Auckland, as part of the Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes programme, is an important example of partnership between Government and community organisations. 13-11-2014 more >>
The New Zealand financial system remains sound and continues to operate effectively, Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said today when releasing the Bank’s November Financial Stability Report. 12-11-2014 more >>
This is the monthly report which summarises political and regulatory news or comment affecting the residential rental property market. 10-11-2014 more >>
Once again there were some highly interesting findings in the annual ANZ Residential Property Investment Survey.Many thanks to ANZ for undertaking this research each year. 07-11-2014 more >>
Andrew King questions the Government proposal to sell state houses to community housing providers at a discounted price and provide income related rents as well. 05-11-2014 more >>
Property investors will be relieved that a capital gains tax and the proposal to ring fence tax losses are off the table for at least three years. But there are still some political activities that could affect the rental property industry.
The Warrant of Fitness issue has still not been resolved, neither has the earthquake strengthening debate. The NZPIF has presented our case in both these areas. 02-11-2014 more >>
The NZ Herald recently had an article on "Giving up the day job" with a financial expert sharing some tips. It was a classic example of not taking property advice from a financial advisor. However it raises a good point about retiring property investors switching from building up an asset base to maximising their retirement income. 02-11-2014 more >>
Radio NZ has said that the Labour Party looks likely to change its capital gains policy, irrespective of who wins the leadership election. While this appears to be good news for many New Zealander's, including tenants and rental property owners, is it really? 02-11-2014 more >>
Interest rates are usually a rental property owners greatest expense, so it is crucial to keep up-to-date on what is happening now and in the future. 02-11-2014 more >>
Government has asked the Productivity Commission to investigate ways to improve the way local authorities regulate to make land available for housing. 02-11-2014 more >>
