November 2014 Newsletter :: New Zealand Property Investors Federation

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November 2014 Newsletter


Issue 6 of the NZ Property Investors' Federation newsletter. We aim to provide you with a wide range of information and advice on a monthly basis, keeping you up-to-date and helping you with your property investment decision making.

		Post election property politics Property investors will be relieved that a capital gains tax and the proposal to ring fence tax losses are off the table for at least three years. But there are still some political activities that could affect the rental property industry.
		Dolf de Roos confirmed for Conference 2015 "With a stellar line-up of inspiring speakers and engaging activities, we have designed a Conference to educate, to energise, and to elevate. Building Wealth 2015 is more than just a conference. It is a roadmap. A roadmap that will give you all the guides and markers to start investing smarter, longer, and better. I will see you there." Andrew Bruce, APIA President Presenting only the best of the best industry speakers, Building Wealth 2015 is the premier educational and networking property event of the year. Jammed-packed with informative presentations, inspirational stories, as well as eye-opening opportunities, this long property weekend will leave you wanting to do more and be more. Tickets on sale now at www.buildingwealth.co.nz. Register before 28th November and receive $200 off the standard ticket price of $799. For only $599 come listen from the best of the best industry speakers including Dolf de Roos, Kesh Maharaj, Andrew King and many more.


		Labours leadership and CGT Radio NZ has said that the Labour Party looks likely to change its capital gains policy, irrespective of who wins the leadership election. While this appears to be good news for many New Zealander's, including tenants and rental property owners, is it really?

Nelson Landlord the best	Interest rates future trends	Conference 2014

2014 Landlord of the Year was awarded to Lyn Marshall of Nelson. Runners up were Neil and Margaret Brimblecombe of Hamilton. Read what makes a great landlord and learn from the best.	Interest rates are usually a rental property owners greatest expense, so it is crucial to keep up-to-date on what is happening now and in the future.	"As long as you do it right, there is not safer business than property investment," said Kevin Green at the Annual NZPIF Conference in Christchurch.

Housing market update	Land supply inquiry	Migration increase

Sales volumes are down and it is taking longer to sell property around NZ. So is it a good time to buy? Read the latest on the property market and make up your own mind.	Government has asked the Productivity Commission to investigate ways to improve the way local authorities regulate to make land available for housing.	Statistics over the past year showed New Zealand's highest-ever net gain of 45,400 migrants. See why they came and where they went.

Giving up your day job	Manawatu Top Association	ANZ Property Survey

The NZ Herald recently had an article on "Giving up the day job" with a financial expert sharing some tips. It was a classic example of not taking property advice from a financial advisor, however it raises a good point about retiring property investors switching from building up an asset base to maximising their retirement income.	The Harry Lawson Cup is awarded annually by the NZPIF in recognition of the most outstanding PIA for the year. Manawatu PIA was given nearly double the number of points by other Associations following the presentation by President Pauline Beissel outlining their progress since the 2014 AGM.	Once again there were some highly interesting findings in the annual ANZ Residential Property Investment Survey. It is facinating to see changes over the years and the NZPIF thanks the ANZ for undertaking this research once again this year.