Otago Property Investors Association Inc

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otago@nzpif.org.nz

News & Updates

Recent updates

  • 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 >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - October 2022
    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. The Plaza Cafe also has a play area for children so feel free to bring along your children.
    29-10-2022 more >>
  • Group Panel Meeting: Development Issues
    Come along and join an exciting discussion and panel meeting relating to local development issues and situations. Topics include: The Dunedin District Plan (aka the 2GP) – what’s new: duplexes, 2GP mapped areas, pre 1940s dwellings and more! Conrad will provide a brief overview of some of the changes to the 2GP, with a focus on how these may impact development options.   Information explaining a bit about designing buildings and how an architect can assist during the early design phases of housing projects. Bring your questions! Our expert panel consists of: Gill Brown - DCC Housing Plan Advisor Conrad Anderson - Resource Management/Planning Consultant Michael Ovens- Architect and Developer
    18-10-2022 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group - September 2022
    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. The Plaza Cafe also has a play area for children so feel free to bring along your children.
    24-09-2022 more >>
  • Trade Expo - Meet Our Business Partners & Tradespeople
    Make a point of joining our business partners, tradespeople and advertisers for a closer look into their new products and services. Also see more efficient ways of going about your renovations. There will be ample opportunity to chat with the presenters while they update you and showcase their latest catalogues. Of course no event would be complete without giving away some great prizes on the night . MUST REGISTER FOR EVENT!
    20-09-2022 more >>
  • Housing: blame the Government
    Tim Horsbrugh, President of Wairarapa PIA, has this article published in the Wairarapa Times
    17-09-2022 more >>
  • Chris Bishop- National Party Housing Spokesperson
    Chris is the National spokesperson for Housing and Urban Development. Come along and hear what he has to say about the new RTA, healthy homes and interest deductibility rules. There is an opportunity to talk to him about your investment property concerns and ask him any questions.
    06-09-2022 more >>
  • Local Body Election Special
    Come and hear from the mayoral candidates for Dunedin in the upcoming local body election.
    24-08-2022 more >>
  • Housing and tax
    Paul Conway, RBNZ Economist, has stated that the Tax Working Group in 2018 showed that the tax system had historically favoured housing as an investment asset. Peter Lewis, Vice President of NZPIF challenges this statement
    24-07-2022 more >>

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