Otago Property Investors Association Inc

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Recent updates

  • DCC Zoning, 2GP, Minor Dwellings and more
    Speaking about: Current residential density rules and associated provisions under the 2GP (Family Flat allowances, Residential 2 zone subdivision, etc.). Proposed Variation 2 changes, inc.- Allowances for duplex construction on standard residential sites. Ancillary Flats to replace Family Flats. New areas of General Residential 2 zoning. Increased density allowances for development within General Residential 1 zones. Anticipated increase in development contribution fees. Anticipated increase in developers infrastructure obligations. About me- I grew up in Dunedin (now 45 years old). Finished study for Bachelor of Surveying (at Otago) in 1997. I have worked as a private practice surveyor with Paterson Pitts from 1997 to present (became an owner and director of Paterson Pitts in 2005). Studied for Master of Planning degree (also at) Otago from 2016 to 2019. Graduated in 2020. I am a member of both Survey and Spatial NZ and NZ Planning Institute. I am an owner of a land development company and an owner of a separate commercial property investment company. I am on the board of Otago Accommodation Trust. Married to Christina, and we have 3 kids (25, 17, 12). IT IS NOW TOO LATE TO REGISTER TO ZOOM IN
    18-05-2021 more >>
  • Government rejects first home buyers, tenants and rental providers
    The First Home Buyers Club, Tenants Protection Canterbury and the NZ Property Investors Federation have presented a letter to Government requesting them to reconsider removing mortgage interest costs on rental properties.
    12-05-2021 more >>
  • North End Meeting
    11th May 2021 at 7pm Strictly limited numbers so you MUST register to come. We are holding a North end meeting for student landlords before renting season starts again. We will be having the Otago Uni Proctor speaking, a north end market update and then discussions around student tenancies. This meeting cannot be 'Zoomed'
    11-05-2021 more >>
  • Your Rental and Tax
    IT IS NOW TOO LATE TO ZOOM IN. YOU CAN STILL ATTEND IN PERSON Come along to hear about all things 'tax related' to do with your rental properties. Topics will include: - Tax Dedutions - Brightline Test - and plenty more Speakers are: Ben McCormack from PKF Dunedin and Graeme Magorian from Tony Mounce Mortgages Please register for this informative event being held on Tuesday 20th April 2021 - 7.30pm
    20-04-2021 more >>
  • Monthly Coffee Chat Group- April
    Come along to our new monthly coffee club. You can pop along have a coffee or some lunch and chat with like-minded investors. President- Kathryn Seque is hosting the first one 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.
    10-04-2021 more >>
  • Meet the NZPIF
    ZOOM registrations now closed. You can now only register to come in person Come along and meet all of the NZPIF. The NZPIF is the parent body of all the association and do alot of work with MBIE and the government. On the night we will have an updates from: President: Andrew King (Talking about the work the NZPIF are doing) Executive Officer: Sharon Cullwick ( Talking about the lobbing and what 2021 might bring for landlords) Vice President: Peter Lewis (Talking about the education program) Treasurer: Amanda Watt (Giving a quick tax update) You will also get to meet and have a chance to talk to the rest of the executive after the meeting. This is a one time only event and it is very rare to have all the executive members at a meeting so register now to avoid missing out.
    25-03-2021 more >>
  • Government housing package backs first home buyers
    This is the media release from the Prime Minister, Minister of Housing, Minister of Finance and Attorney General
    23-03-2021 more >>
  • Planning your maintenance
    Your property is a major asset, and like any asset it is in your own best interests to maintain it well and so preserve and enhance its value. Peter Lewis, Vice President of NZPIF, discusses the issues.
    16-03-2021 more >>
  • Different ways to change a tenancy agreement
    Tenancy Services has updated their website content to describe and distinguish different ways to change a tenancy agreement. Landlords and tenants should decide together which approach best suits their situation. The type of change to a tenancy agreement will have an impact on the healthy homes compliance date and Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 law changes that apply.
    15-03-2021 more >>
  • Reply to opinion piece by Bernard Hickey in Sunday Star Times 7 February 2021
    In an opinion piece in the Sunday Star Times on 7 February, Bernard Hickey once again made unfounded, inaccurate and untrue statements about rental property providers in New Zealand.
    15-02-2021 more >>
  • POP UP- Know the law changes before they happen
    9th Feb 2021- 7pm for 7:30pm Start Chisholm Golf Club Come along as the OPIA Exec very informally go through the RTA changes that take effect a few days later on the 11th Feb. Get prepared and ask all your questions. REGISTRATIONS FOR ZOOM ARE NOW CLOSED. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND AND HAVENT ALREADY REGISTERED YOU CAN NOW ONLY REGISTER TO COME IN PERSON
    09-02-2021 more >>
  • ANZ sees some cooling in the housing market in time - November Property Focus
    Housing demand has remained strong, spurred by low mortgage rates and a speculative dynamic but ANZ does not think this is sustainable
    26-11-2020 more >>
  • Catch up with maintenance with Daich Coatings
    Spring has sprung and summer is almost upon us. The holiday break is an excellent time to catch up on maintenance and it may come as a surprise that some of those tasks in the too hard basket may be easier than you think.
    18-11-2020 more >>
  • Christmas Dinner
    Come along to our 2020 Christmas dinner and the very popular Ironic Cafe. This year we have a 3 Course dinner (Plus breads and dips starter) and the OPIA is discounting this to only $50 each for members and non-member will be the full price of $64.50. This is always a great event and every year it is getting more popular so get in quick to avoid disappointment, there is limited seats. There is vegan, GF, DF and Vegetarian options available. You will need to pre order for this event to make sure your email is correctly given so once the summer menu is locked in we can email you the option for you to order from prior to the night. ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE EMAIL PRESIDENT@opia.org.nz
    17-11-2020 more >>
  • Nick Gentle- His investor story
    13 October 2020 7pm for 7.30 start Chisholm Park or Zoom Online Nick is a fellow Property Investor and co-owner of Investment Property Buyer's Agency iFindProperty. In the last 4 years, Nick has built up a portfolio that generates 6-figures in passive income. He did this in a city that he visits 2-3x per year, mostly after the boom and LVR restraints had arrived and while spending more than half of each year overseas (his wife runs a business in Japan). Nick will share lessons he learned along his journey.
    13-10-2020 more >>
  • Tony Alexander- Ex BNZ Economist (ZOOM MEETING)
    The registrations for this online event are now CLOSED. You can still register to come in person.
    22-09-2020 more >>
  • Mitre10 Mega Healthy Homes Mini Trade Night
    15th Sep 2020 6pm Start Chisholm Park Come to a night of deals put on by our amazing sponsors Mitre10 Mega. They will have reps available to speak about all things healthy homes and get your rental ready for the new laws. Click the event to see the full advert.
    15-09-2020 more >>
  • Andrew King clarifies comments attributed to him in a NZ Herald article 7 September
    Andrew King says the NZ Property Investors Federation has always seen the landlord/tenant relationship as a service provider/customer one.
    07-09-2020 more >>
  • AGM & Sharon Cullwick- NZPIF Executive officer
    Tuesday 21 July at 7.30pm OPIA AGM Followed by Sharon (NZPIF Executive officer) Sharon has always had an interest in property investing and has only become fully immersed in the industry since 2016. Before this she has had a diverse career and worked in the clothing industry as a Production/Operations Manager for 15 years, and a Marketing Manager in the Dairy Industry for 5 years.
    21-07-2020 more >>
  • ASB Housing Confidence Survey - three months to April 2020
    Confidence in rising house prices whipsawed by COVID-19. Perceptions of whether it’s a good time to buy also decline as households batten down the hatches. Interest rate expectations flick back to lower for longer.
    27-05-2020 more >>
  • Cancelled. Election year special with special National Party guests.
    21 April 2020 7pm for 7:30pm start Chisholm Park With an election looming later this year its a great time to put your questions to National party MP Hon Micheal Woodhouse (Dunedin North) and see where National sits with all the policy changes around landlording and housing that is happening under the Labour lead government currently. Current National party housing spokes person Hon Judith Collins has also been invited and e are just waiting to confirm. (Several Labour MPs were invited to come and speak to the OPIA at their convenience and no one has replied since October 2019)
    21-04-2020 more >>
  • Delay ring-fencing laws and help 300,000 Kiwis
    “Delaying this law until the 2021/22 year would help the 300,000 rental property owners who are expected to cushion their tenants financially without Government assistance during this Covid 19 lockdown says Sharon Cullwick, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF).
    20-04-2020 more >>
  • Letter from the Hon Dr Megan Woods and a document of Q&A
    This letter was written and circulated to all property stakeholders on March 27
    28-03-2020 more >>
  • Covid-19 urgent legislation. This relates to rent freeze and tenancy changes
    On Monday 23 March the Prime Minister announced that we will be freezing residential rent increases and providing greater protections for tenants against having their tenancies terminated.
    26-03-2020 more >>
  • ASB Housing Confidence survey January 2020
    Housing confidence is to be tested.
    12-03-2020 more >>

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