FIRST MEETING FOR THE YEAR Our speaker for the first meeting for the year is Leilani Driessen who was awarded 'Landlord of the Year' at the National conference in 2018. 17-02-2019 more >>
NZPIF in the news 25 times over the last three months As well as building relationships with influential people, attending workshops and writing submissions, NZPIF representatives (usually Andrew King) have been vocal in the media channels. 01-12-2018 more >>
Housing costs rise more than household income The average annual household income has risen 41 percent since 2008, up more than twice the rate of inflation, Stats NZ said today.
Over the same period, average annual housing costs increased 43 percent. 30-10-2018 more >>
Housing costs rise more than household income The average annual household income has risen 41 percent since 2008, up more than twice the rate of inflation, Stats NZ said today.
Over the same period, average annual housing costs increased 43 percent. 30-10-2018 more >>
NZPIF template for RTA submission There are an enormous number of proposed changes to the RTA, all aimed at improving conditions for tenants. Submissions close on Sunday 21 October. More tenants have replied to these one sided reviews than landlords, so it is critical for every landlord to take the time and have their say to provide balance.
Attached here is a template to help you make a submission. You can also complete a Government survey on the RTA Review t https://www.research.net/r/rta-reform-survey 07-10-2018 more >>
NZPIF Report on proposed standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have been tasked by Government to establish standards for the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act. MBIE have produced a report into possible standards and are seeking public submissions on these proposals.
The NZPIF have produced a report summarising the proposals and conveying the NZPIF position on them. You can read this report here. 20-09-2018 more >>
NZPIF report on Residential Tenancies Act Review The Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have issued a review of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It is a large review and extremely important for our industry.
The NZPIF has summarised the review for members and provided a short assesment on each aspect of the review.
Tenant advocates are encouraging tenants to support the review and are arranging on and off-line seminars to help tenants do this. It is imperative that as many landlords as possible also express their view as some of the proposals will be extremely damaging to our industry, including being damaging to tenants. 20-09-2018 more >>
Health and Safey Health and Safety. Kelly from Take 5 Health and Safety will be going through step by step the things that rental property owners need to have in place to abide by the Health and Safety Act. Take 5 will be offering a quick, simple and cost-effective solution for members. 17-09-2018 more >>
Government proposes to reform the RTA Landlords, renters and other interested people are invited to have their say. Submissions are welcome before October 21. 27-08-2018 more >>
Tenancy Services Tenancy Services. Trish Nicholson and Kim Milne are MBIE Tenancy Mediators based in the Hawkes Bay. As Mediators they are there to discuss the rental problems, and to help landlords and tenants come up with a workable solution. Monday August 20, 6.30 for 7pm start at Taradale Town Hall, 8 Meeanee Road, Taradale. 20-08-2018 more >>
Wellington bounces back According to the CoreLogic July QV House Price Index, property values in Wellington City grew by 2.3%, reversing the previous losses experienced since March 2018. 07-08-2018 more >>
New interactive property map from CoreLogic CoreLogic has released the ‘‘Mapping the Market’ report, a new interactive map of New Zealand’s property landscape which could ease pressure on people struggling to locate homes within their actual budget. 17-07-2018 more >>
Residential landlords and asbestos Today policy clarification was published which sets out WorkSafe’s view of HSWA in relation to residential landlords. 25-05-2018 more >>
