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  1. News
  • Official Cash rate stays at 5.5%
    The current level of interest rates is constraining spending and hence inflation pressure, as anticipated and required. The Committee agreed that the OCR needs to stay at restrictive levels for the foreseeable future to ensure annual consumer price inflation returns to the 1 to 3% target range, while supporting maximum sustainable employment.
    16-08-2023 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - July 2023
    Come along to our monthly coffee club. You can pop along have a coffee or some lunch and chat with like-minded investors. President- Kathryn Seque is hosting and will have other OPIA executive members there as well so feel free to come along. You must register as if no one is registered to come it won't be held.
    29-07-2023 more >>
  • In-store Bunnings Evening
    Click into the event to see invite poster
    25-07-2023 more >>
  • Official Cash rate remains at 5.50%
    The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50%.
    12-07-2023 more >>
  • Hon Michael Woodhouse, Shadow Leader of the House, National Party
    Hon Michael Woodhouse, Shadow Leader of the House, National Party. Read more about his background here https://michaelwoodhouse.national.org.nz/about-menu
    11-07-2023 more >>
  • Property Chat Night Social Event
    EVENT POSTPONED NEW DATE TBC. Come down to the offices for a fun informal night to talk shop with like-minded investors. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Bring a friend who can be a member or is not all welcome.
    06-07-2023 more >>
  • CoreLogic releases latest house price index
    Radio NZ reports that house prices have fallen yet again as higher interest rates continue to limit demand for properties. CoreLogic's latest house price index showed property values fell 1.2 percent in June, down 10.6 percent from a year ago.
    06-07-2023 more >>
  • Tim Horsbrugh's letter to the editor - rental property owners are a necessity
    This article was published on the 5th of July in the Masterton Times Age
    05-07-2023 more >>
  • Auckland rents play catch up
    April rental statistics from the Bond Centre have been released. You can see how your property rental prices have changed over the years at the rental price calculator on the NZPIF website. As at April 2023, the national rental price was relatively stable at $570pw, an increase of around 3% over the last year. Quite modest considering interest rate increases and further removal of interest deductibility.
    28-06-2023 more >>
  • OPIA 50th Anniversary Celebration
    The Otago Property Investors Association is turning 50 and you are invited to come and celebrate. We are so excited to be turning 50 so we are celebrating in style and we want all our members and old and new to join us. It will be a great night and for $50pp for a three-course dinner and a drink on arrival how can you go wrong? We can cater for all dietary requirements and the venue is fully accessible. We look forward to seeing you all there so please register before the 15th of June but be warned there are limited numbers so please register quickly to avoid disappointment.
    24-06-2023 more >>
  • AGM followed by Special Tax and Legal Info Meeting
    Come and hear an update on the tax changes and a refresher on the legal side of property investing. With the tax deductibility changes, it is a great time to get educated and stop burying your head in the sand as these changes are coming and coming quickly. We also have our new honorary lawyer coming to have a chat to us about the legal aspects of property buying and selling etc.
    06-06-2023 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - May 2023
    Come along to our monthly coffee club. You can pop along have a coffee or some lunch and chat with like-minded investors. Exc members Micheal and Ross are hosting and will have other OPIA executive members there as well so feel free to come along. You must register as if no one is registered to come it won't be held.
    27-05-2023 more >>
  • Ilse Wolfe- Founder of Opes Accelerate
    Ilse Wolfe, Founder of Opes Accelerate, is a full-time property investment coach and investor of 15 years. She built her $19m portfolio using an exclusively renovations-focused approach. She learned the hard way the cost of leaning too far into capital growth, and now preaches a balance with cashflow. Ilse is helping investors build their own wealth and passive income using the strategies and lessons she learned along the way. Ilse’s clients produce 8%+ gross yield rentals (10%+ for multi-income properties) using her Cashflow Hacking principles. Following over 100 renovations, Ilse has a method to help investors swing the favour back towards the benefits of existing build rentals. Profile here https://www.opespartners.co.nz/team/ilse-wolfe
    23-05-2023 more >>
  • Budget 2023 continues the Government’s commitment to tackle the housing shortage
    Budget 2023 continues the Government’s commitment to tackle the housing shortage by delivering 3,000 more public housing homes, supporting more people at risk of homelessness, building more houses for Maori and those impacted by recent severe weather events.
    19-05-2023 more >>
  • North End Meeting
    We have a couple of speakers followed by a general informal open discussion to talk about issues, problems and questions you may have about the North End. Speakers will be: Proctor (Dave Scott) – trends he’s seeing, general update of how things are going from his perspective. Lane Sievwright – update on market conditions, investor sentiment, his opinions of where things are at and where we’re heading in future. Please note: This is NOT our usual full member's meeting. It is specifically tailored for current landlords, managers, owners in the general ‘North End’ university investment area, or anyone else interested in learning about this unique market. Come along and meet others, share your ideas and frustrations, ask questions, learn from others…
    09-05-2023 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - April 2023
    Come along to our monthly coffee club. You can pop along have a coffee or some lunch and chat with like-minded investors. President- Kathryn Seque is hosting and will have other OPIA executive members there as well so feel free to come along. You must register as if no one is registered to come it won't be held.
    29-04-2023 more >>
  • DCC Panel- Planning, Heritage and more
    Come to an exciting panel discussion and Q & A with DCC representatives. It should be an informative night especially if you are thinking about development or significant changes to your property or land in 2023. We are excited to have the following advisors speaking; Mark Mawdsley, Heritage Advisor, DCC Peter Christos, Urban Design, DCC Sarah Gallagher, (Archaeology advisor) HNZPT
    18-04-2023 more >>
  • Large rent increases in January not maintained
    February rental statistics from the Bond Centre have been released.
    16-04-2023 more >>
  • Leigh Braden- Renovations, Rental and more. Luke Nicholls from Keyhook.
    Come and hear Southland and Central Otago investor Leigh's story. Leigh is a long term hands-on investor, renovator and developer. Also hear from Luke Nicholls from Keyhook about their property management App.
    28-03-2023 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - March 2023
    Come along to our monthly coffee club. You can pop along have a coffee or some lunch and chat with like-minded investors. President- Kathryn Seque is hosting and will have other OPIA executive members there as well so feel free to come along. You must register as if no one is registered to come it won't be held.
    25-03-2023 more >>
  • Supply of rentals decreasing
    Sue Harrison says that the survey of members in February this year, highlights the changes in members’ attitudes since 2021 when the same survey was carried out
    23-03-2023 more >>
  • New year, new venture?
    Do short stays or boarding housing have a place in your rental portfolio? We have two speakers coming to talk about boarding houses and having short stay (airBandB) accommodation. Come and learn about these two areas and maybe get some ideas for 2023.
    28-02-2023 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - February 2023
    Come along to our monthly coffee club. You can pop along have a coffee or some lunch and chat with like-minded investors. President- Kathryn Seque is hosting and will have other OPIA executive members there as well so feel free to come along. You must register as if no one is registered to come it won't be held.
    25-02-2023 more >>
  • Proposals for methamphetamine regulations which will apply to residential tenancies
    A discussion document is on the Ministry website and submissions are welcome up to 20 February 2023
    24-11-2022 more >>
  • OCR increased to 4.25 percent
    The Committee agreed that the OCR needs to reach a higher level, and sooner than previously indicated, to ensure inflation returns to within its target range over the medium term.
    23-11-2022 more >>


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