Cautious cheer for buyers in ASB Housing Confidence SurveyHouse price expectations slipped again, according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey – though the decline was less dramatic than in the October quarter.15-02-2019 more >> Act now. Get your rental property insulated sooner rather than laterYou have until the end of June 2019 to get everything sorted03-12-2018 more >> Unovent Home Ventilation Kitsets 25% less until midnight Tuesday 11th DecemberThe 25% price reduction for Unovent® Home Ventilation Kitsets is an exclusive offer for members of Property Investors' Associations affiliated to the NZPIF and is a “Super Special Reduction†not always available02-12-2018 more >> NZPIF in the news 25 times over the last three monthsAs well as building relationships with influential people, attending workshops and writing submissions, NZPIF representatives (usually Andrew King) have been vocal in the media channels.01-12-2018 more >> Property values spring into life in WellingtonAccording to the October CoreLogic QV House Price Index, property values in Wellington City grew by 3.9% over the last three months.07-11-2018 more >> Housing costs rise more than household incomeThe average annual household income has risen 41 percent since 2008, up more than twice the rate of inflation, Stats NZ said today. Over the same period, average annual housing costs increased 43 percent.30-10-2018 more >> Housing costs rise more than household incomeThe average annual household income has risen 41 percent since 2008, up more than twice the rate of inflation, Stats NZ said today. Over the same period, average annual housing costs increased 43 percent.30-10-2018 more >> NZPIF template for RTA submissionThere are an enormous number of proposed changes to the RTA, all aimed at improving conditions for tenants. Submissions close on Sunday 21 October. More tenants have replied to these one sided reviews than landlords, so it is critical for every landlord to take the time and have their say to provide balance. Attached here is a template to help you make a submission. You can also complete a Government survey on the RTA Review t https://www.research.net/r/rta-reform-survey07-10-2018 more >> A summary of the NZPIF position on sections of the RTA Review Oct 2018This provides information on the Residential Tenancies Act Review and NZPIF views on it,. We encourage you to put in a submission as many tenants have already had their say on these extremely one sided proposals.07-10-2018 more >> NZPIF report on Residential Tenancies Act ReviewThe Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have issued a review of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It is a large review and extremely important for our industry. The NZPIF has summarised the review for members and provided a short assesment on each aspect of the review. Tenant advocates are encouraging tenants to support the review and are arranging on and off-line seminars to help tenants do this. It is imperative that as many landlords as possible also express their view as some of the proposals will be extremely damaging to our industry, including being damaging to tenants.20-09-2018 more >> NZPIF Report on proposed standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee ActThe Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have been tasked by Government to establish standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act. MBIE have produced a report into possible standards and are seeking public submissions on these proposals. The NZPIF have produced a report summarising the proposals and conveying the NZPIF position on them. You can read this report here.20-09-2018 more >> Government proposes to reform the RTALandlords, renters and other interested people are invited to have their say. Submissions are welcome before October 21.27-08-2018 more >> Peter Lewis looks at the rental market in SwedenDuring a recent visit to Sweden, Peter Lewis, Vice President of APIA, investigated the rental market in Sweden.24-08-2018 more >> Wellington bounces backAccording to the CoreLogic July QV House Price Index, property values in Wellington City grew by 2.3%, reversing the previous losses experienced since March 2018.07-08-2018 more >> New interactive property map from CoreLogicCoreLogic has released the ‘‘Mapping the Market’ report, a new interactive map of New Zealand’s property landscape which could ease pressure on people struggling to locate homes within their actual budget.17-07-2018 more >> Report from Chief scientist shatters earlier theories regarding meth contaminationA bombshell report says there is no risk to humans from third hand exposure to houses when methamphetamine has been consumed.29-05-2018 more >> Residential landlords and asbestosToday policy clarification was published which sets out WorkSafe’s view of HSWA in relation to residential landlords.25-05-2018 more >> How to get the most out of an accountantAmanda Watt explains there is a lot you can do to reduce your accounting costs. You also need to consider what other value you might get from your accountant.18-04-2018 more >> Slow down in the marketPowered by CoreLogic data, the February QV House Price Index shows the late values resurgence witnessed in Auckland post-election subsided in February, dropping by 0.5%.12-03-2018 more >> Latest ASB Housing Confidence SurveyThe three months to the end of January show a game of two halves20-02-2018 more >> Tony Mounce Mortgages and Insurance becomes Principal Sponsor of 2018 NZPIF ConferenceWe are delighted to announce that the Principal Sponsor of this year's Conference.29-01-2018 more >> REINZ October reportMedian residential property prices across New Zealand have increased by 1.2% year-on-year to $525,000 according to the latest data from the Real Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)02-11-2017 more >> MBIE launches online housing market dashboardThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment today released the Urban DevelopmentCapacity Dashboard – a one-stop, open-source tool of housing market indicators such as prices and rents, the number building consents granted relative to the growth in population; and the recently released Housing Affordability Measure (HAM).07-07-2017 more >> Selwyn Mexted launches bookNZPIF President Terry le Grove was the introductory speaker at Selwyn Mexted's book launch in Hamilton on 9 May.10-05-2017 more >> Selwyn Mexted's new book reveals all about his real estate money machineRichard Woodd writes about the man, his new book and how it can assist you to create wealth through property.10-05-2017 more >> |
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