Landlords say support tenants to make choices Tenants should not be living in rentals such as the five selected for a visit last week by a Member of Parliament, “says Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF). 28-04-2015 more >>
Facts show rent increases are modest Bond Centre figures show that the median rental price for New Zealand in March was $380 per week for March 2015, less than the $420 per week figure reported by Trade Me,†says Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation 23-04-2015 more >>
Proactive landlords provide healthy homes “Our members are actively taking steps to ensure their properties are warm and healthy,†said Terry le Grove President of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF). 17-04-2015 more >>
Investors say no strong evidence to change Reserve Bank rules Reserve Bank has released a consultation document on their proposal to separately classify residential rental property loans from owner occupied residential loans. The NZ Property Investors’ Federation has now examined the consultation document and made a submission on the Reserve Bank’s proposal. 01-04-2015 more >>
Target those in real need The Healthy Homes Bill was defeated last week and Peter Malcolm of Closing the Gap is completely wrong to say that Government rejected this bill to save landlords money. 23-03-2015 more >>
NZPIF in the news On 120 occasions during the last twelve months, the NZPIF views and comments have featured in the media 14-02-2015 more >>
Questionable use of tax payers' money 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 >>
Tax changes will affect tenants The NZ Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF) has studied the potential effects of both a CGT and ring fencing rental property losses. These two policies will have a direct and major impact on rental prices. 03-09-2014 more >>
Labour's housing policy The NZ Property Investor’s Federation is pleased that Labour will engage with them in talks about improving tenure for tenants. 03-09-2014 more >>
Rent affordability threatened The latest Massey University Home Affordability Study shows that home affordability in only three of the twelve regions covered has deteriorated. 02-09-2014 more >>
Investor reaction to Green housing policies The Green Party released its housing policy yesterday. The New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) has analysed this policy and the following points must be considered if better housing is to be achieved for vulnerable families. 28-08-2014 more >>
Support of capital gains tax misguided Nearly half of the respondents to TV One’s Vote Compass survey supported a Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This is hardly surprising given the information presented to them. 27-08-2014 more >>
First home buyers need deposit help The National Party’s housing policy correctly focuses on assisting a first home buyer to raise the deposit to build a new home. 25-08-2014 more >>
Better solutions for child health than a WOF The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has recently called for a Warrant of Fitness for rental properties because of rising rents, overcrowding plus poor and deteriorating rentals. 18-08-2014 more >>
Best rentals for tenants A survey undertaken by the NZ Property Investors' Federation has highlighted the professionalism of Property Investor Association members. 07-08-2014 more >>
High levels of insulation in rental properties A recent survey of the members of property investors’ associations, undertaken by the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF), revealed that a high proportion were insulating and heating their rentals. 20-06-2014 more >>
Property Group has new head Experienced investor Terry le Grove is the new President of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF). 05-06-2014 more >>
Property Group supports IRD tax education A commonly held, but incorrect, belief is that rental property owners in New Zealand don't pay tax. This causes confusion for the general public and may lead first time landlords to have wrong information on their tax obligations. 03-06-2014 more >>
OECD housing report shows rents too cheap The latest OECD Housing report claims that New Zealand house prices are 70% too high compared to rental prices. There are a number of reasons why this is inaccurate. 20-05-2014 more >>
