News for New Zealand Property Investors Federation http://www.nzpif.org.nz/ Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:51:38 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54607 Making KiwiSaver compulsory could boost national savings, the Treasury says, but it raises difficult wellbeing and fairness issues. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54607 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54608 The residential property market remains constrained, although is being buoyed somewhat by fixed mortgage rate cuts, according to the ANZ's August Property Focus. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54608 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54606 House prices extended their decline for a fifth month as a backlog of unsold property sits on the market. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54606 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54604 The Canterbury earthquake will put pressure on the city's residential rental sector, as the pool of available homes shrinks and home owners whose properties have been condemned look for short to medium-term accommodation. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54604 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54603 Choice for buyers in the Auckland residential property market is declining, with properties for sale at their lowest number in seven months. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54603 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54601 Hunters Wines is one of the sponsors of the 2010 Conference. It is offering two special six bottle packs to property investors as well as a range of other wines. Delivery can be to your home prior to the Conference or free to your hotel during the Conference weekend Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54601 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54602 One of Auckland's top hotels, the Westin Lighter Quay, is in chaos as unit titleholders and receivers square off over access to and revenue from 114 of its 172 rooms and its bar, restaurant and retail areas. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54602 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54600 The residential property sector has slipped in July after edging into positive figures in the previous month, however commercial property development continued its precipitous decline. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54600 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54599 One economist has pushed out the date for the Reserve Bank’s next official cash rate hike citing recent downgrades to its forecasts for global GDP growth, including in Australia and New Zealand. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54599 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54598 Property investors need to take a more active role in overseeing their family trusts to ensure they are both compliant and achieving their objectives, according to New Zealand Trustee Services director Jonathan Cron. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54598 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54597 Commercial and industrial property investors should still be able to claim significant depreciation allowances, an asset depreciation expert says. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54597 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54596 Immigration figures out today are stronger than expected and are seen as being positive for house prices. Economists have been concerned that weaker than forecast immigration in recent months, and an outflow of people to Australia may have further hurt the housing market. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54596 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54595 An annual property survey shows that investors have slowed down with their buying and selling , for the first time in several years. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54595 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54588 Prime Minister John Key is setting out a compelling case for compulsory superannuation and says public opinion has shifted since it was rejected in a 1997 referendum. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54588 http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54594 The world economy looks sick and if that continues it is hard to see house prices going up according to managing director of Huljich Wealth Management Dr Don Brash. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nzpif.org.nz/news/view/54594