Good news on tenancy abandonmentIn a surprise move, Government is seeking to amend the RTA to improve processes for resolving tenancy abandonment cases. These are cases where the rent is in arrears and the tenant has vacated the property without giving notice.17-07-2015 more >> New requirements for smoke alarmsAs part of their rental property minimum standards, Government intends to make smoke alarms compulsory in rental properties. Here is further information on the proposed new laws.17-07-2015 more >> The story of the century - dramatic changes in housing and populationThe size of New Zealand's households has halved – but it's taken over a century to do it, according to new analysis from Statistics New Zealand.16-07-2015 more >> Warrant of fitness rejectedThe New Zealand Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF) is very pleased that Government has rejected the campaign to introduce a Warrant of Fitness (WOF) for all rental properties.16-07-2015 more >> Minimum standards for rental propertiesThe Government has now introduced the expected Minimum Standards for Rental Properties legislative proposal.15-07-2015 more >> NZPIF in the news in June and JulyThe subjects of NZPIF media comments over this period have included the proposed capital gains tax for properties sold within two years, and requirements for insulation and smoke alarms in rented properties.15-07-2015 more >> PIMMS2 unveiledHere is a chance to learn everything you wanted to know about the NZPIF membership and website management system and more besides. Three hands on training workshops have been organised15-07-2015 more >> Investors see benefit in rental improvementsThe NZ Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) believes that the announcements on tenancy conditions are reasonably balanced, ensuring better standards for tenants without causing a reduction in rental property supply or excessive rental price increases.09-07-2015 more >> Tenancy law changes to include insulation and smoke alarm requirementsThe Residential Tenancies Act is to be strengthened with new requirements for insulation, smoke alarms, better enforcement and faster resolution of abandoned tenancies, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today09-07-2015 more >> How many cold and damp houses do we really have?The total rental housing stock in New Zealand numbers around 440,000, including approx. 60,000 owned by Housing Corporation of New Zealand. Judging from the recent ‘noise' in the media about cold and damp houses an uninformed bystander could be forgiven for thinking every rental property in the country is in dire need of a ‘warm and healthy' makeover.05-07-2015 more >> Landlord of the Year 2015NZ Property Investors' Federation and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Landlord of the Year 2015 - Entry Form05-07-2015 more >> Auckland continues to drive deterioration of home affordabilityMassey University's Home Affordability Report - Quarterly survey June 2015, Volume 25, number 202-07-2015 more >> Calls for removing mortgage tax deductibilityRental property owners have continued to be the focus of all attempts to reduce house prices in Auckland. Some commentators have said we need to make it even harder for investors in order to stop house price rises and give first home buyers a chance.01-07-2015 more >> Home owners can pay property tax as wellAn issues paper on the Bright-line test for sales of residential property, released yesterday confirms that some homeowners will have a Bright Line test applied against them.30-06-2015 more >> Insurance advice after severe flooding and weathr damageAs the clean-up begins after severe flooding and weather damage, the advice from the Insurance & Savings Ombudsman, Karen Stevens, is to contact your insurance company and take photos of the damage before you start your clean up.22-06-2015 more >> Minimum standards for rentals are comingHow will agreement be reached as to what these standards should be?19-06-2015 more >> Calls for removing mortgage tax deductibilityRental property owners have continued to be the focus of all attempts to reduce house prices in Auckland. Some commentators have said we need to make it even harder for investors in order to stop house price rises and give first home buyers a chance. Rental property owners have continued to be the focus of all attempts to reduce house prices in Auckland. Some commentators have said we need to make it even harder for investors in order to stop house price rises and give first home buyers a chance. Tax deductibility of expenses is the latest issue that has been raised.19-06-2015 more >> Political report for May/ June 2015The following is a summary of the political or regulatory news or comment affecting the residential property market18-06-2015 more >> Have you seen the new Tenancy Services website?The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment launched its Tenancy Services website on 22 April 2015. It is user friendly, helping tenants and landlords find out information they need related to tenancy services. This website replaces the tenancy and unit title information previously held on the www.dbh.govt.nz website. For more information go to www.tenancy.govt.nz.17-06-2015 more >> NZPIF in the news in May and JuneCapital gains tax, a warrant of fitness for rental housing, the advantages of renting – these were some of the issues which were debated in the media over the last month15-06-2015 more >> Property tax aimed at speculatorsOur industry has been hit with a double punch over the last week. The Reserve Banks increasing LVR limits for Auckland rental property owners to 30% (don't laugh too hard in the provinces, you may be next) and the Government bringing in an effective Capital Gains Tax called a Bright Line Test.13-06-2015 more >> Reserve Bank reduces Official Cash Rate to 3.25 percentStatement by Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler:11-06-2015 more >> Landlords take the initiative"The NZ Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF) has already acted to ensure that smoke alarms are readily available for members to install in their rentals. There is a special purchasing scheme for these alarms on the NZPIF website, "said Andrew King Executive Officer of the NZPIF.09-06-2015 more >> Study to help improve NZ's housing for childrenWellington-based researcher Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman has just received a $5 million programme grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) to help improve New Zealand's housing stock – particularly rental properties – for the sake of our children's health.08-06-2015 more >> Four different views on rentingOn RadioNZ on Sunday 7 June Wallace Chapman's show hosted four different viewpoints on renting .Those interviewed were Jane a Wellington renter, Shamubeel Eaqub NZIER economist, Kayla from an advocacy group for renters and Andrew King Executive Officer of the NZPIF07-06-2015 more >> |
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