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 >>

Registration of Property Managers

Recently there have been calls for the compulsory registration of Residential Property Managers. These property managers act as middle-men between the property owner and the tenant, collecting the rent and handling any issues that may come up during the tenancy relating to the tenant's behaviour and with the property itself.
20-10-2022 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 >>

OCR increased from 3 percent to 3.5 percent

The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the Official Cash Rate to 3.5 percent
05-10-2022 more >>

Social housing in the Wairarapa

Tim Horsbrugh outlines the solution needed to make sure the list of those does not increase further
05-10-2022 more >>