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REINZ Takes Leadership Position On Performance & Wellbeing With Launch Of New Programme
Saturday, 8 August 2020, 5:28 am | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has taken a leadership position in the real estate profession following the effects of COVID-19 and today announced the launch of a new performance and wellbeing programme. This announcement follows ... More >>
REINZ Warns Unintended Consequences Are Likely To Arise Now RTA Bill Has Passed
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 10:04 am | REINZ
Following the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment (RTA) Bill 2020 in the House last night, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is warning that some of the changes are likely to have unintended consequences and actually ... More >>
REINZ Warns Tenants Without An ‘excellent’ Record May Struggle To Find Tenancies
Tuesday, 4 August 2020, 2:18 pm | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is today warning that tenants without an ‘excellent’ rental history may struggle to find tenancies as the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill is due to have its second reading today. More >>
Million Dollar Plus Property Sales Increase 11.7% Nationally, Says REINZ
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 6:31 am | REINZ
The number of properties sold around the country for one million dollars or more during the first half (H1) of 2020 increased by 11.7% compared to H1 2019, with 5,426 million-dollar plus properties sold (up from 4,858 in H1 2019) according to the Real ... More >>
National House Prices Continue To Rise Post-COVID, Says REINZ
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 6:48 pm | REINZ
House prices have continued to surpass predictions for how they would perform post-COVID with median house prices across New Zealand increasing by 9.2% in June to $639,000, up from $585,000 in June 2019 and up from $620,000 (3.1%) in May 2020, according ... More >>
REINZ Disappointed Industry Feedback Disregarded In RTA Select Committee Report
Friday, 10 July 2020, 7:28 am | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is disappointed that feedback from a range of property professionals has been disregarded in the Final report of the Social Services and Community Committee (Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill) which ... More >>
Real Estate Market Starting To Show Signs Of Confidence Post-COVID
Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 11:22 am | REINZ
Although there are predictions of some tougher times ahead for the NZ economy, a deep dive into May’s property data has started to show that there are some early signs of confidence in the housing sector according to the latest edition of the ... More >>
Signs Of Recovery In The Lifestyle Market
Friday, 19 June 2020, 7:09 am | REINZ
Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 264 less lifestyle property sales (-17.9%) for the three months ended May 2020 than for the three months ended April 2020. Overall, there were 1,207 lifestyle property ... More >>
Southland Continues Run As Highest Performing Region For Residential Investors, Says REINZ
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 4:39 am | REINZ
The Southland region continues to remain the strongest performing region for residential property investors with the second highest capital gains in the country and second highest yield, according to the latest edition of the Capital Gains and Rental Yields ... More >>
After 20 Days With No COVID Cases, REINZ Calls On Govt To End RTA Emergency Provisions
Saturday, 13 June 2020, 6:54 am | REINZ
After 20 days in a row with no new COVID-19 cases, and no active cases remaining in the country, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is today calling on the Government to bring the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) emergency provisions ... More >>
REINZ Delighted Healthy Homes Deadline Pushed Back
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 8:14 am | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is delighted by today’s announcement from the Associate Minister of Housing that the Healthy Homes Compliance Statement deadline has been extended from 1 July 2020 to 1 December 2020 – a five-month leeway ... More >>
REINZ Chief Says Eight-week Extension Of Wage Subsidy Scheme Will Help Support Housing Market
Friday, 15 May 2020, 7:08 am | REINZ
Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at REINZ says, “Some of the key indicators we’ll be watching over the coming months as we look for the housing market to recover from COVID-19 includes the unemployment rate and confidence levels. The eight-week extension ... More >>
REINZ Calls For Healthy Homes Deadline Extension Due To COVID
Monday, 11 May 2020, 12:29 pm | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is today calling for an extension to the Healthy Homes deadline as there is a high likelihood the next deadline will be missed by a number of landlords as a result of COVID-19. Under the requirements, ... More >>
REINZ Welcomes L2 Guidance; A Step Towards Getting NZ Businesses Moving
Friday, 8 May 2020, 6:42 am | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has today welcomed the guidance for businesses operating under Alert Level 2, particularly in relation to real estate activity. Under Level 2, all real estate activity conducted will need to adhere to ... More >>
REINZ Releases Detailed Guidance For Real Estate Activity That Can Occur During L3
Friday, 24 April 2020, 6:10 pm | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is today delighted to share with its members and the public, detailed guidance around real estate activity than can occur during Alert Level 3. This guidance has received Ministerial sign-off and REINZ ... More >>
An Historic Month
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 8:56 am | REINZ
Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 50 less farm sales (-15.1%) for the three months ended March 2020 than for the three months ended March 2019. Overall, there were 281 farm sales in the three months ... More >>
A Month To Be Remembered
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 8:52 am | REINZ
Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 4 less lifestyle property sales (-0.2%) for the three months ended March 2020 than for the three months ended February 2020. Overall, there were 1,765 lifestyle ... More >>
REINZ Welcomes News That Private Viewings Are Allowed Under Level 3
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 6:45 pm | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has today welcomed the news from the Minister of Housing, the Hon. Dr Megan Woods, that private viewings, by appointment, of homes for sale or rental properties can take place under Alert Level 3 – with ... More >>
REINZ Welcomes Reserve Bank Announcement Regarding Temporary Removal Of LVRs
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 7:42 am | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has today welcomed the announcement by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand that it is undertaking a consultation to temporarily remove Loan to Value Ratios (LVRs) as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly ... More >>
REINZ Echoes National’s Call For RTA Changes To Be Put On Hold
Friday, 17 April 2020, 6:54 am | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is today echoing the calls made by National’s Housing spokesperson, Judith Collins, that the rental reforms should be put on hold whilst the country is in Alert Level 4 lockdown as a result of COVID-19. ... More >>