Compulsory heating and insulation in rentals is not the answer

Labour has reintroduced their Healthy Homes Bill which would make insulation and heating compulsory in rental properties.
03-05-2016 more >>

Little detail in Labour bill leaves Government cold

Labour’s so-called Healthy Homes Bill is lacking in detail, slow in timing and unworkable in practise, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says.
03-05-2016 more >>

Minimum standards good for tenants

The NZ Property Investors' Federation generally supports the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which introduces minimum standards for residential rental properties.
03-05-2016 more >>

Interim update on the ruling about unintentional damage by tenants

NZPIF has been in contact with the Insurance Council who are in the process of consulting with their insurance company members to see how they view the Court of Appeal ruling.
02-05-2016 more >>

Building investment at a record high

Building is at a record high, with consents of $13.6 billion of residential and commercial work across New Zealand for the year to 31 March 2016, the largest investment ever in both nominal and real terms, new building consent data out today shows.
29-04-2016 more >>

Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent

Statement by Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler
28-04-2016 more >>

Aburns Glass Hosted Event

Aburns Glass provide a crystal clear single or double glazed view of the world. They are glaziers, glass merchants and auto glass specialists who offer an extensive range of glass products and services. Aburns Glass Industries was established in 1898 by Samuel F Aburn, at its foundation the company was situated in the same block as the OPIA office at 389 Princes Street. In 1927, Aburns Glass opened a plate glass factory on the corner of Carroll and Hope Streets where glass beveling, mirror and leadlight manufacturing and glass bending was carried out. Come along and be be-dazzled. Register now as numbers are limited and priority will be given to OPIA current members.
26-04-2016 more >>

Tenants win $7,500 from landlord for P contamination

A landlord who unwittingly bought a rental property contaminated with meth has had to refund the tenants the rent they had paid.
25-04-2016 more >>

NZPIF app now live on iPhones and Android phones

This new NZPIF app can be downloaded free and is designed to give members of Property Investors' Associations easy access to information about all the benefits to which they are entitled.
24-04-2016 more >>

Coffee Club

Coffee club, started by Johnny Van Leeuween, attended by Brent Mathews and Andrew Morton most months. Andrew is now administering to enable members who like a chat about any property subject within a small informal group. Held last Sunday month Feb - Nov, at Plaza Café, situated on the University Plaza adjacent to the Forsyth Barr Stadium. If you would like to attend please email a.p.morton@xtra.co.nz
24-04-2016 more >>

Minimum standards confirmed

The Minister of Housing, Nick Smith, has announced the final look for regulations introducing minimum standards for rental properties. The actual title of the Bill is the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act.
23-04-2016 more >>

Landlords' requirements for insulation and smoke alarms

Here are more details about the new requirements for insulation and smoke alarms in all residential tenancies if the Residential Amendment Act is passed into law.
23-04-2016 more >>

Central Otago Group

Welcome along to a seminar which will introduce you to the business partnerships, members discounts that are on offer, resources available to property investors and hear about what is new in Central Otago. There are several developments in the pipeline in Cromwell, Wanaka and Queenstown areas. Learn how you can become involved in this booming market, what to look out for, the current trends if you are building for investment. This should be a fantastic evening catching up with familiar faces and establishing new connections with likeminded individuals. Please register online and we look forward to meeting you soon.
20-04-2016 more >>

Trade Expo - Meet Our Business Partners & Tradespeople

Make a point of joining our business partners, tradespeople and advertisers for a closer look into the new products and services that they offer, also more efficient ways of going about your renovations. There will be ample opportunity to chat with the presenters and some great prizes to be drawn.
19-04-2016 more >>

Overloading primary cause of Dunedin balcony collapse

An investigation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into the collapse of a Castle Street balcony during a music concert on 4 March 2016, which resulted in injury to several students, has found the primary cause was overloading, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith said today in releasing the report.
14-04-2016 more >>

Adding insulation not cost effective

Over the last month or so, the NZPIF has attended workshops on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, more commonly known as "Minimum Standards for Rental Properties". We have also made two written submissions and attended a select committee hearing on the Bill.
10-04-2016 more >>

Home affordability report from Massey University

A 9.2% improvement in affordability is a key point in Massey University's latest Home Affordabilty Report
08-04-2016 more >>

What does the new Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 mean to landlords?

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act) came into effect this week. It is a complicated piece of legislation as it has to apply to many different circumstances throughout the country.
05-04-2016 more >>

New building info website launched

Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced the launch of a new website, www.building.govt.nz, to make information on regulation of New Zealand’s $25 billion a year building industry more accessible.
24-03-2016 more >>

Tony Alexander looks at nine key points about the housing market in Auckland

This was a presentation in Auckland in which Tony Alexander decided that all nine points he mentioned do not represent a threat to the Auckland market
23-03-2016 more >>

Minimum standards good for tenants

The NZ Property Investors' Federation generally supports the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which introduces minimum standards for residential rental properties.
22-03-2016 more >>

A NZPIF Easter special from Unovent

A NZPIF Easter Special offer is made to all members. This is a 25% price reduction for Unovent Home Ventilation Kitsets which has become available until 25 April, 2016
20-03-2016 more >>

Accessing the NZPIF app

Android phone users can now download the app showing information about sponsors
20-03-2016 more >>

How many smoke alarms are required?

Many landlords are looking for definitive information about the number of smoke alarms required in their rentals
20-03-2016 more >>

Shortlist announced for transfer of social houses in Tauranga and Invercargill

The Government has requested formal proposals from four respondents looking to purchase and manage social houses in Tauranga and Invercargill, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say
17-03-2016 more >>