Labour's focus is correctWhen asked by a journalist yesterday if any of Labour’s housing announcements would target investors, Andrew Little clarified that they would target speculators, "those looking to for short term gain in the housing market."08-07-2016 more >> Rental property providers threatenedThe Reserve Bank has stated that housing supply is the real issue in house price increases. However because they cannot influence supply, they are threatening rental property providers with tighter Loan-to-Value Ratios (LVRs) and Limits on Debt-to-Income ratios (DTIs).07-07-2016 more >> Get you rinfo on the NZPIF appA key benefit of belonging to a Property Investors’ Association is access to special pricing deals by a number of companies. You can save money on a variety of goods and services that all property investors need, including DIY products, insurance, mortgages, smoke alarms and various subscriptions to data.07-07-2016 more >> Association Pages on the Members AppA guide to how to set them up, how they look and what to watch out for.06-07-2016 more >> Are we shooting at the wrong target?Following QV's monthly housing report released today, the Prime Minister’s advice to further hinder the provision of rental properties in New Zealand is misguided.05-07-2016 more >> Residual meth in our rentalsAndrew King, Executive Officer of the NZPIF, looks into the facts behind the media hype03-07-2016 more >> $1b fund to accelerate housing infrastructureThe Prime Minister today announced a new $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund to accelerate the supply of new housing where it’s needed most, Finance Minister Bill English and Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith say.03-07-2016 more >> NZPIF in the news in May and JuneOver May and June, Andrew King has been interviewed by representatives of the media on a number of occasions. First of all he was asked for comment on the housing aspects of the 2016 Budget. Then the change of the Tenancy law requiring minimum standards for rentals became the hot issue as the end of June approached.01-07-2016 more >> Warmer, drier, safer rental law kicks inTenancy law changes covering smoke alarms, insulation, enforcement of standards and property abandonment come into effect tomorrow, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says30-06-2016 more >> Big price reductions on heating from InfracomfortIt is worth looking at the heating options offered by Infracomfort. They have reduced pricing and have a new product to offer.20-06-2016 more >> New relocation grant available from MondayGrants of up to $5000 to cover costs involved in moving from Auckland will be available from Monday, 20 June, for eligible people who may want to relocate to other areas of the country but find cost a barrier.17-06-2016 more >> Law change proposed to address 'P' house problemNational MP Andrew Bayly is proposing changes in the law to address the problem with methamphetamine-contaminated houses.15-06-2016 more >> The Rental market in BOPA panel of property managers from Rotorua, Tauranga, Taupo and Tokoroa will talk about their local rental market, type of tenants, yields and what sort of properties are in hot demand.14-06-2016 more >> Are there really too many property investors?A recent CoreLogic report has claimed that 46% of property sales in Auckland over the last month were to investors. This figure was obtained by counting the number of properties bought by people who have an existing home. Apart from investing, there are many other situations where this may occur.13-06-2016 more >> Reducing risk as a landlordThe NZPIF insurance providers - Initio and First Lane Insurance - have provided these eight tips for reducing risk as a landlord10-06-2016 more >> We don't need more regulationLast month I wrote about house prices rising and the calls for more regulation. Unfortunately the calls for more regulation have been heard and the Reserve Bank is looking to introduce loan-to-income restrictions for mortgages.07-06-2016 more >> New policy proposed for urban developmentThe Government’s proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity will require councils to ensure land supply for housing and business keeps pace with growth, Environment, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says.02-06-2016 more >> Warmer, safer rental home law passedThe Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill passed unanimously by Parliament today requiring smoke alarms and insulation in rental properties will save 1000 lives during the next decade, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says31-05-2016 more >> Announcing a new special deal for membersThe NZPIF is pleased to announce that it has negotiated a discount on MyRepublic’s fibre broadband plans for all members and partners of the Property Investors’ Associations nationally30-05-2016 more >> NZPIF in the news during April/MayIssues of concern to the media were rising rental prices, Labour's Bill on minimum standards, landlords being liable for unintentional damage by tenants, number of foreign buyers of houses and the 2016 Budget.29-05-2016 more >> Positives for housing in the budget do not go far enough“It's great that the 2016 Budget has extended the Healthy Homes Initiative with an extra $18m,†says Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF).28-05-2016 more >> Overview of 2016 BudgetBudget 2016 is a forward-looking Budget that invests in a growing economy27-05-2016 more >> Update regarding social housing transaction processThe Government has a wide range of work underway to progress social housing reforms that will help the community housing sector grow and innovate, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett said today.27-05-2016 more >> Consequences for landlords when P is found on their propertiesTwo recent Tenancy Tribunal cases have increased the risk levels for landlords where P is found in their properties.26-05-2016 more >> Keeping your rental dryThere are some reasonably simple steps you can take to improve your tenants living standards and better protect your rental property.25-05-2016 more >> |
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