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Rental Increase Freeze Not A Rent Freeze
Monday, 30 March 2020, 4:32 pm | NZPIF
The NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) is concerned that many tenants have mistaken the Government announcement banning rent increases as a freeze on having to pay rent. “We have heard from many members that their tenants have contacted ... More >>
Should letting fees be abolished?
Friday, 23 March 2018, 9:55 am | NZPIF
The NZ Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF) doesn't think legislation to prohibit the charging of letting fees is required. More >>
No immediate answers from Housing Stocktake
Monday, 12 February 2018, 4:50 pm | NZPIF
“The NZPIF agrees with the authors of the Housing Stocktake released today that private rental housing will continue to feature prominently in our future housing landscape”, says Andrew King, Executive Officer. More >>
Rental property providers reject accusation
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 10:15 am | NZPIF
The New Zealand Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF) rejects the accusation made against rental property providers by the Monte Cecilia Housing Trust. More >>
A safe, well maintained home is a tenant's right
Monday, 2 November 2015, 9:33 am | NZPIF
“It's good that tenants are becoming more aware that they have a right to expect a safe and well maintained home” says Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF). “The NZPIF believes that landlords are ... More >>
Premier landlord award goes south
Monday, 19 October 2015, 1:46 pm | NZPIF
Angela Strang is 2015 Landlord of the Year. She is a member of the Southland Property investors’ Association and was presented with this prestigious award at the annual NZ Property Investors’ Federation Conference held in Auckland at the Crowne Plaza ... More >>
Landlords say support tenants to make choices
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 9:25 am | NZPIF
Tenants should not be living in rentals such as the five selected for a visit last week by a Member of Parliament, “says Andrew King, Executive Officer of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF). “The Tenancy Tribunal requires houses ... More >>
Property Group supports IRD tax education
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 9:35 am | NZPIF
Property Group supports IRD tax education A commonly held, but incorrect, belief is that rental property owners in New Zealand don't pay tax. This causes confusion for the general public and may lead first time landlords to have wrong information ... More >>
Buyers and investors leave market
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 11:44 am | NZPIF
REINZ's latest housing statistics for February showed that sales for properties under $400,000 fell 17.7% compared with February 2013. Some commentators believed that LVR restrictions would force out first home buyers and allow investors to swoop in ... More >>
Rental Property WOF has serious flaws
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 11:53 am | NZPIF
The concept of New Zealand children living in poverty is extremely emotive, as no-one likes the idea of children living in poverty. At first glance the recommendation by the Children’s Commissioner to introduce a Warrant of Fitness for rental properties ... More >>
New President for NZ Property Investors Federation
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:59 pm | NZPIF
At an Executive meeting held recently, Andrew King was elected as the new President of the New Zealand Property Investors' Federation. Established in 1983, the Federation has twenty affiliated local associations situated throughout New Zealand. It is the ... More >>
Tribunal decision helps protect communities
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 1:35 pm | NZPIF
The NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) is pleased with yesterday’s decision from the Lower Hutt District Court, confirming the previous decision of the Tenancy Tribunal that allowed Housing New Zealand (HNZ) to give a group of tenants 90 day ... More >>
Rotorua investor is Landlord of the Year 2009
Sunday, 16 August 2009, 2:52 pm | NZPIF
Debbie Van Den Broek of Rotorua Property Investors’ Association was named Landlord of the Year at the Gala Dinner of the NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) Conference on Saturday. In presenting the Award, Jeff Montgomery, Client Services ... More >>
Sensible decision helps protect communities
Friday, 31 July 2009, 12:12 pm | NZPIF
The NZ Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) is pleased with yesterday’s decision from the Wellington Tenancy Tribunal allowing Housing New Zealand (HNZ) to give tenants 90 day notices. More >>
Landlords support updating of tenancy law
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 11:31 am | NZPIF
The New Zealand Property Investor’s Federation (the Federation), briefed the social services select committee on the Residential Tenancies Act Amendment Bill yesterday. More >>