Demystifying Health & Safety The term 'health and safety' features frequently in the media these days. Find out more on July 4. As Landlords we have a responsibility to our tenants and tradespeople and ourselves to operate a healthy and safe rental property environment. Scott Weatherall is a common sense Health and Safety Consultant. His philosophy is not about stopping kiwis having fun its about doing it safely.
If you have any specific Health & safety related issues you want answers to - please email opia@opia.org.nz and we will pass them on to Scott ahead of the event. 04-07-2017 more >>
Your Roof your Plumbing and your Rental With all this rain is your roof still waterproof?
Warren Macnee of Promax Roofing has lots to share - different roof coatings and options, ways to make sure your rental property and its roof stays protected for longer.
Duane Pleace is an OPIA member and plumber. He is to speak about his property and plumbing related experiences. If you have any plumbing related questions for Duane please email opia@opia.org.nz and he will answer them. 29-06-2017 more >>
OPIA Office closed The OPIA Office will be closed on
Wednesday 14th June
Thursday 15th June
If you need any help, support, information, smoke alarms or tenancy agreements Please email the OPIA on opia@opia.org.nz or leave an answerphone message on 03 4776220 and The President will get back to you within approx. 24 hours.
If you can be on call to help cover office opening times please email The President on opia@opia.org.nz Thank you 15-06-2017 more >>
Double glazing alternatives Want to provide a warm home for your tenants? Can't afford double glazing? There are other just as efficient and more cost effective alternatives.
Come along and hear Raymond Dorsey from Mactrac
Mactrac also have a range of shower and curtain tracks, blinds, hand rails and lots more. 25-05-2017 more >>
Selwyn Mexted launches book NZPIF President Terry le Grove was the introductory speaker at Selwyn Mexted's book launch in Hamilton on 9 May. 10-05-2017 more >>
Methamphetamine - managing the risk As a landlord, it's important to know your responsibilities around methamphetamine contamination - both for your tenants' safety, and to ensure that you're adequately covered.
David Begg from Pure Services has an excellent presentation for landlords which will give you vital important information about Meth. This is an issue that we all need to know about. It’s not going away, in fact it is becoming more prevalent in society.
Larry Greene from Betta Inspect It will give you an overview of how to test for Meth in your properties. 09-05-2017 more >>
Lowering the cost of installation for landlords G-Force We Install specialises in providing a nationwide insulation and smoke alarm assessment, supply and installation service for rental property owners and managers to ensure that their properties meet the new requirements of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). 17-04-2017 more >>
It's always hard to buy a home “Many people claim that housing has never been less affordable and that it is an impossible dream for today's young peopleâ€, says Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation. “While these well-meaning people believe they are standing up for young first home buyers, they may in fact be doing them a disservice.†12-04-2017 more >>
Hyde Street Party The OUSA have sent thru the following information about the arrangements for this years HYDE STREET PARTY
OUSA encourage your tenants to dispose of any outdoor items that might be a fire hazard or cause congestion. OUSA would appreciate if you could also make time to visit your property on March 31st to ensure that all items of concern are removed. On the day there will be 45 security present.
If you feel you would like to take further precautions to protect your property SPS Security would be more than happy to contract this with you. The person to do this through is Danny at SPS Security spssltd@xtra.co.nz or 0274885226 01-04-2017 more >>
Mitre 10 Heating Expo A different format Hosted Event for OPIA members to attend. Choose the day most convenient for your work and family schedule and visit Mitre 10 Mega. DON'T FORGET to take your OPIA MEMBERSHIP CARD. They are holding a HEATING EXPO plus an EXCLUSIVE YOU CHOOSE THE DISCOUNT 3 day SALE!
Pick up your FREE Gift & Discount Sheet in store from Friday 17 March. Plus get advice from our experts over the weekend on the best heating solution for your Investment Property!
More details to follow - so put the date in your diary. 19-03-2017 more >>
New Members Meeting The New Member Induction Evening is run 4 times per year.
This evening has several purposes: To welcome our new OPIA members, To explain the contents (forms) on the USB stick, To explain about the resources we have available to them. To answer any questions they may have about property investing. To meet like minded people so that when a Member Hub is attended they recognise a friendly face to chat with. 16-03-2017 more >>
