Change is coming, make sure you have your say
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released two reviews that will have a large impact on our industry. The two reviews are on the Residential Tenancies Act and what [...]
What is Landlord Insurance?
By Initio Insurance Landlord, or Rental Property Insurance is an insurance policy that specifically covers the property owner (Landlord) for their Rental Home and some of the risks associated [...]
Bright-line Rules – Psuedo Capital Gains Tax for Property Investors
By Angela Hodges With the increase in property prices across NZ, one focus of the new government is to increase “affordability” through changing the way properties are taxed. The most [...]
One sided review of renting
By Andrew King Tenant advocates have produced a report calling for widespread changes to the rental industry that if introduced would cause more harm for the tenants they represent than good. The [...]
When to hold, when to fold
By Diana Clement Buy and hold is the mantra for most property investors. Over the years the mortgage is (hopefully) whittled down and eventually the cash flow from the property or the capital [...]
What does the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (2) mean for Property Investors?
Government introduced the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (2) to Parliament on 23 May 2017, for its first reading. There are three main parts to the Bill: Tenants Liability for damage [...]
Hamilton City Council’s Economic Development Agenda
Economic Development is the key ingredient for a thriving, prosperous community – and a thriving, prosperous community in turn leads to greater economic activity. Hamilton City Council’s Economic [...]
Nick Smith puts pressure on Councils to freeup land to build houses
Housing Minister Nick Smith is “upping the ante” on councils to unlock land for affordable homes to be built on. [...]
Insurance case of Holler v Osaki
The recent Court of Appeal judgment on Holler & Rouse v Osaki & Anor has caused quite a ripple in the landlord community creating confusion as to where landlords stand when it comes to [...]