Announcement of appointment of new NZPIF Executive Officer

The NZPIF Executive Committee is very pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Cullwick as the new NZPIF Executive Officer. Sharon will be replacing Andrew King who is stepping down after many years of service to the property investment industry including six years as Executive Officer.

Sharon has had many years of experience in the industry as a property investor, as well as being involved in Property Investors' Associations around the country. She is currently serving as President of the Hawkes Bay Property Investors' Association. She has been the NZPIF President for over a year and the Executive Committee has enjoyed working with her.

The appointment takes effect immediately but there will be a transition period when Sharon and Andrew will work together on media and on the campaign to challenge the proposed changes to the RTA. Peter Lewis, currently Vice President. becomes Acting NZPIF President until an election in April 2020.

Associate Minister of Housing announces RTA Amendment Bill on 17 February

"Today the Government is making progress on a fairer and more secure rental market for renters and landlords with the introduction of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill in Parliament,"  Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing) Kris Faafoi said. 

"This Bill includes a series of reforms to improve the wellbeing of the 609,700 households that live in rented homes, and they provide a balance between the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords."  Read the full text of the accouncement here

NZPIF and REINZ join forces

On Sunday 16th of February the NZPIF and REINZ announced that they are joining forces to challenge some of the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) which were announced by the government at the end of 2019.

Both organisations vehemently oppose the proposed end to the no-cause 90-day notice and the proposal for fixed term tenancies to automatically convert to periodic tenancies. Together they represent over 20,000 landlords. Read more about this announcement here

Renting out your own home?

You can now insure your own home for damage by paying guests with Initio. Get the right cover on your own home.

* Renting out your full house when you go away on holiday.

* Renting out part of your house on Air BnB or similar.

Get combined cover for home, contents and short-term paying guests with all the securities you need. Read more about Home & paying guests insurance https://initio.co.nz/nzpif/ (Available online only)

This Petition request has been forwarded to NZPIF and the NZPIF Executive encourages members to support it

That the House of Representatives investigate the suitability of shower domes as an acceptable alternative to extractor fans for shower-only bathrooms in the Healthy Homes standards.

A. O'Sullivan started a petition and gives these reasons for the petition

"Healthy Homes standards for rental properties impose real costs on renters. I believe that shower domes are an economical option to supply and install, and require little or no maintenance for years, unlike extractor fans. The shower dome is a fine example of a New Zealand innovation that is being exported around the world, and we should support this. I have no affiliation with the company, but as a landlord and with a small tradie company, I have successfully installed many shower domes."  Support this petition by signing here

This 30% discount voucher is valid until 29 February