New Zealand Property Investors' Federation, (NZPIF) is the umbrella body for 20 local Property Investors' Associations throughout New Zealand.
Phone: (027) 357 9243
Email: www@nzpif.org.nz
New Zealand Property Investors' Federation, (NZPIF) is the umbrella body for 20 local Property Investors' Associations throughout New Zealand.
Phone: (027) 357 9243
Email: www@nzpif.org.nz
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The Federation will be attending the meeting.30-11-2009 more >> POLITICAL & REGULATORY REPORT for October 2009TAX WORKING GROUP – CGT, Land Tax & RFRM During the month (2 October), the Tax Working Group released a set of background papers proposing three new possible taxes on rental properties and property investors – to generate more revenue for the Government.30-10-2009 more >> POLITICAL & REGULATORY REPORT for September 2009RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT BILL – Select Committee report out The Social Services Select Committee presented its report and recommendations on the Bill to Parliament on 25 September. 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