Welcome to the first edition 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.

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Bill English on why a Capital Gains Tax is not needed

An interesting short video during question time in parliament, with Bill English stating why a CGT isn't needed. A reference is made to the 2005 NZPIF Property Investors Conference, where David Cunliffe made a presentation stating why a CGT wouldn't work.

How are the new LVR rules affecting the market?

The Reserve Bank's LVR Restrictions were designed to prevent future financial shocks. Objectors have said that First Home Buyers are affected by the changes, but they were also the group having the biggest impact on property prices.

New NZPIF Structure

Following meetings of the NZPIF and Property Investor Associations', the new structure of the NZPIF was approved at a recent NZPIF Executive meeting. It is hoped that these changes will bring benefits to Associations' and members'.

No need for Rental Property WOF

Calls for a Rental Property Warrant of Fitness (WOF) from some social services groups do not appear to be backed up by Tenants. The Otago Medical School has suggested items to be inspected include; whether walls, floor and windows are adequate, if there is a water supply, hot water less than 55 degrees, minimum internal noise sources, optimal orientation to the sun, sustainable and non polluting energy sources (such as solar water heating).

Effect of removing depreciation on rental prices

What has the affect of removing depreciation from rental properties been and was it as negative as we first thought?

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National Rental Price Statistics

National Property Price Statistics