Insulation survey (10 Sep 2012)
The NZ Property Investors’ Federation needs to gain more information on rental property insulation for both lobbying purposes and obtaining discounts for members.
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High vacancy rates may limit rent growth (01 Sep 2012)
Rental prices in New Zealand have grown well over the past few years, however this growth has slowed through this years winter months. The median rental price grew from $330 in January this year to $340 in May, but fell in July to $320.
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If it aint broke, don’t fix it (01 Aug 2012)
Presidents Report: The opposition Labour Party have recently accused landlords of ripping off tenants who receive the accommodation supplement (AS).
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Rental Property back on top (01 Jul 2012)
Presidents Report: The latest quarterly investor confidence survey from ASB Bank confirmed that rental property is again the top investment that people felt would give them the best return. This is the first time that rental property has been at the top of the list for over two years.
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Be careful who you trust (01 Jun 2012)
There are many indicators pointing to an improving property market. The economy is doing well, affordability is back to levels last seen 10 years ago, Interest rates are predicted to stay low for longer, demand is increasing yet new building consents are still quite low.
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NZPIF Survey shows long wait for Tribunal (01 May 2012)
The announcement that the Department of Building and Housing (DBH) was to be moved into the new “Super” Ministry came as a shock to the industry last month. DBH had already been restructured for “efficiencies” and the general perception from all industry participants was that the service level had fallen dramatically.
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Professionalism and Profitability (01 Apr 2012)
Having recently re-let a rental property, some of the comments from prospective tenants made me think about the service level of some rental property providers. Our rental was a nice place in nice condition and somewhere I would happily live. But it was by no means a mansion. It had not been renovated or improved for some time and we had just provided some basic extra cleaning in addition to the previous tenant’s efforts.
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Should you be putting your rents up? (01 Mar 2012)
There has been quite a bit of media attention on increasing rental prices recently. This is a common occurrence at this time of the year, as many people are change their circumstances in the new year and University Students are coming back at the start of the new academic year. But does that mean we can all put our prices up?
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Clear thinking from Productivity Commission (01 Feb 2012)
The New Zealand Productivity Commission as an independent Crown Entity established by the Government in December 2010. The Commissions purpose is to help the Government improve laws and regulations that guide and incentivise how individuals, businesses and other organisations make their decisions.
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What are you going to do this year? (01 Jan 2012)
The start of a new year is an excellent opportunity to examine your rental property, look at the investment environment and make some plans for what you want to achieve over the coming year. By the time you read this, hopefully you will still be on your Christmas break and will have some time to have a good think about what you are doing with your property, free from work or business commitments.
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Tenancy Tribunal Hearing Delays (01 Nov 2011)
A common problem that I have been hearing for most of this year is how long it takes to get a Tenancy Tribunal hearing. I know from recent personal experience how frustrating it is to have a tenant living in your property and refusing to pay rent. You feel powerless as you wait for the hearing date to finally arrive.
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The Politics of envy (01 Aug 2011)
The NZPIF has had two meetings this year with senior Labour Ministers. At both these meetings we asked about Labour's housing policy and if any new taxes were being considered. We were told that a land and capital gains tax had been looked at, to pay for extra planned spending, but there were problems with both and would not be part of their policy.
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July Presidents report (01 Jul 2011)
Last month the NZPIF held a communication meeting in Wellington for all affiliated Property Investor Associations around the country. This is an annual event and a marvellous opportunity the us to tell the PIA’s what we are doing, hear what they would like us to do and also share information among themselves on how to make their associations better for their members.
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Property dodges budget bullet, but still in some sights (01 Jun 2011)
The Minister of Finance did not include any surprise new taxes for property in this years’ budget. He has obviously seen that the changes from last years budget, which came into affect in April this year, have had quite an impact on the industry already and that we have made our contribution to these tough economic times.
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Thank you Martin (01 May 2011)
It was the end of a very special era last month, when NZPIF President Martin Evans decided not to stand for re-election after four years in the job.
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Presidents report (01 Apr 2011)
The half a percentage point reduction in the Official Cash rate will be good for the economy and a welcome relieve for rental property owners. The timing of the interest rate cuts is excellent, coming just as building depreciation allowances are being removed for residential rental properties. However the interest rate cuts will not fully compensate for the tax changes that came into place on the first of April. In addition, rental prices only increased by an average 3% last year while general inflation was at 4%. Combined with an increase in demand and weak supply, almost everything is pointing to higher rental prices.
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The risks associated with long term property investment (01 Feb 2011)
There is a particular risk that has showed up recently and that is building a property portfolio in a single area. The recent events such as the Christchurch earthquake and the Queensland floods have caused huge problems for the local populations and even loss of life. These natural disasters have also caused many problems for property investors and their tenants in both areas. These problems will have been especially bad for investors who had all their properties in the one area.
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Current market conditions favour investors (01 Aug 2010)
In my travels around the Property Investor Associations I have picked up on quite a few experienced members increasing their portfolios. In fact even some of the less experienced investors are learning to be counter cyclical from other members and either starting or expanding their investments.
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President's May/June Report (24 May 2009)
RTA Amendments tabled again. QV Insider updates. Communication Meeting. Another special for NZPIF Conference.
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President's April Report (23 Apr 2009)
Drugs in rental properties. Responsibility for Outgoings. Submission on the Unit Titles Bill. Changes to Associated Persons rules. Monthly reports from Thomas Chin. HERS and NZBCD proposal.
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President's March report (24 Mar 2009)
Meeting with Minister of Housing. Assisting with revision of RTA Amendment Bill (no 2). Second survey on property managers. CHRANZ Aged Housing Workshop.
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President's February Report (17 Feb 2009)
Outlook for 2009. Property investors will find opportunities. Important to consider the hardship of others. Rents likely to rise.
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President's January report (29 Jan 2009)
The promise of the New Year. Opportunities this year for cash flow properties. Acknowledging our national sponsors. First Executive meeting on February 21.
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President's December report (23 Dec 2008)
Findings of the Survey for Ministry of Justice Review Team. Check the property market while in relaxed holiday mode. New style membership cards being designed. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
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President's November Report (01 Dec 2008)
New Minister of Building and Construction. Effects of the global economic crisis. Meeting of DBH National Customer Service Council. Survey for Ministry of Justice Review Team. 2008/2009 NZPIF Executive.
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President's AGM Report (29 Oct 2008)
Martin Evans reviewed the last year for members at the AGM held on October 24 in Rotorua. This, he said, has been a year of change during which the NZ Property Investors' Federation has shown leadership.
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President's September report (23 Sep 2008)
In Martin's absence, Andrew King writes about the Housing NZ 'P' case, tenant damage in Christchurch, importance of regular inspections and of checking the details of the cover your insurance policy provides you.
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POLITICAL & REGULATORY REPORT for AUGUST 2008 (29 Aug 2008)
The report covers Housing Affordability, Lawyers and Conveyancers Act, Housing Policies of the Kiwi Party, National Party, NZ First and Green Party.
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President's August report (28 Aug 2008)
Positive response to Code from media. Rental market slow around country. MPs appreciative of NZPIF input to RTA Bill. Recent visits to PIAs.
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President's July Report (17 Jul 2008)
Code of Ethics launched. New Landlord of the Year Award. Comments to politicians on RTA Amendment Bill. Online transaction facility organised. High profile speaker’s tour of 7 Associations.
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NZPIF President's June Report (27 Jun 2008)
RTA Amendments tabled in Parliament. Annual Communications Meeting held. New National Sponsor - Generation Developments. 08/09 Agreement with DBH - New Landlord Seminars
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NZPIF President's May report (22 May 2008)
This month Martin Evans is re-elected as President of NZPIF for a further term. The fifth ANZ Property Investment Survey findings are released and NZPIF is involved in exploring future needs for social housing.
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NZPIF President's April Report (14 Apr 2008)
During April we have a campaign to tell non member investors that they can tap into a lot of experience and knowledge by joining a PIA. I gain information from a Tenancy Services Customer Meeting and I outline our plans for lobbying between now and the election
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Rental property buyers are not the root cause of New Zealand’s housing unaffordability problem (21 Feb 2008)
Commerce Select Committee members were told today by Martin Evans, President of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation.
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President's Address to AGM 2007 (25 Oct 2007)
It was an interesting and often worrying year for property investors. The government led by Treasury blamed us for fueling the economy and forcing house prices out of reach of first homeowners. We explained that homeowners buy with their hearts and investors buy using their heads. Homeowners will pay anything to purchase the house they have fallen in love with. Whereas the investor will back off and look for the next opportunity, which have been few and far between in this market.
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Property Investors - Responsible Business Operators or Public Enemy No 1? (22 Aug 2007)
With the collapse of seven finance companies in the last 16 months, including three in the last eight days, Martin Evans, President of the NZ Property Investors� Federation, says that the worry for investors in managed funds and shares is the prospect of who might be next.
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President's Report (07 Mar 2007)
The property market at last seems to be cooling. This is good news for property investors as Treasury and the Government try to hurry the downturn in the property cycle by suggestions of restricting our business.
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Making it easier to find absconding tenants (28 Feb 2005)
The NZPIF has presented a submission on information matching between Government Departments. We believe that No government agency or its processes should shield those who have broken laws or contracts or those who are deliberately avoiding their financial obligations.
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NZPIF Member Newsletter - Issue 1 - Spring 2004 (09 Dec 2004)
During the past couple of years the Federation has made significant progress on many fronts...
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NZPIF Depreciation Submission (21 Oct 2004)
Submission on the issues paper 'Repairs and Maintennance to the Tax Depreciation Rules'
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Proposed Credit Reporting Privacy Code (13 Oct 2004)
The NZPIF scored a significant win for its members with the recent release of the proposed credit reporting privacy code.
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Presidents Report (09 Mar 2004)
During the past couple of years the Federation has made significant progress on many fronts.
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NZPIF Partnership Programme (10 Jan 2004)
The NZPIF welcomes on board two new partners this year – Accounts on Line and First in First Served.
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ANZ/NZPIF Survey (09 Jan 2004)
During January and February 2004 the NZPIF and ANZ bank undertook a survey of Property Investors in NZ.
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NZPIF Media Programme (09 Jan 2004)
The NZPIF has employed a small firm to start to generate a series of Press releases and distribute these to the media on behalf of the NZPIF.
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Tenancy Services Developments (09 Jan 2004)
Over the past year the NZPIF has nurtured the special relationship we have with both Tenancy Services and the Ministry of Housing.
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